This is the 6th in a series of blog posts on ADHD. Previous posts in this series reviewed the causes and epidemiology of ADHD, the role of nutrition in ADHD, the evidence for EEG biofeedback. This ...

Many people take fish oil to increase their omega-3s, but it may not be right for everyone. Omega-3s are said to be good for both your cognitive and heart health, which is why many people consider ...

Omega-3s are known to offer health benefits, the most popular being improved cardiovascular and cognitive health. It's also known to help reduce inflammation. Since your body cannot produce omega-3s ...

Researchers have developed a zebrafish model that provides new insight into how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids, including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and linolenic acid (ALA), with ...

Researchers at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at UCLA and the National Institutes of Health have developed a zebrafish model that provides new insight ...

Omega-3 fatty acids have been touted as essential nutrients for overall health, but it is important to look critically at the potential benefits of omega-3s for eye health. While studies show that ...

Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, a recent study shows. Genetic background has an effect on the ...

Omega-6 fatty acids are a type of fat that is present in certain foods and supplements. Omega-6 fatty acids occur naturally in certain plant foods, such as vegetables and nuts. Some vegetable oils ...