Entries tagged with: Fish
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ADHD and Diet in Kids (WLNY Follow Up)
ADHD and Diet in Kids (WLNY Follow Up)
Does food contribute to Attention Deficient/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? I had a great time again with the crew of Live from the Couch on WLNY CBS TV this morning. I wanted to post some of the references for those interested and to recap the information. Read the Post →
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Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for the Treatment of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptomatology: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for the Treatment of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptomatology: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
This meta-analysis took 10 studies of omega-3 fats in the treatment of ADHD and found that fish oil, especially a mix with a higher proportion of EPA Read the abstract →
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Effect of Randomized Supplementation with High Dose Olive, Flax or Fish Oil on Serum Phospholipid Fatty Acid Levels in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Effect of Randomized Supplementation with High Dose Olive, Flax or Fish Oil on Serum Phospholipid Fatty Acid Levels in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
If you want to improve omega-3 status should you take flax seed oil or fish oil? The shortest of the omega-3 fats, alpha linolenic acid or ALA found in high concentrations in flax seed can be converted to the longer EPA and DHA, which are the omega-3 forms most studied in brain health. This study investigated adults and followed them for 3 months with groups taking either olive oil (no omega-3s), flax seed (ALA), or fish oil (EPA and DHA) and compared their blood. The researchers conclude that to increase the longer-chained EPA and DHA, it is not enough to take ALA from flax seed. But remember, the right fish – wild salmon, mackerel, sardines, and anchovies to name a few – is also a great choice and loaded with EPA and DHA. Read the abstract →
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Eicosapentaenoic and Docosahexaenoic Acids, Cognition, and Behavior in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Eicosapentaenoic and Docosahexaenoic Acids, Cognition, and Behavior in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study investigated the treatment of ADHD symptoms with omega-3 supplements. Thisis a very cool study because 1) they measure blood levels of omega-3s 2) it lasted for along time (4 months) 3) these were very symptomatic kids (90% on the Conner’s ADHD scale and were not medicated. Also the study used very robust amounts of omega-3s and the researchers also investigated whether DHA or EPA was superior. The doses in the groups were: EPA 1109 mg and DHA 108 mg; a DHA-rich fish oil providing EPA 264 mg and DHA 1032 mg; or a safflower oil (control) providing LA 1467 mg/d (omega-6). While the primary outcomes measure did not show significant differences, the blow levels of DHA was correlated with better reading and less oppositional behavior as rated by parents. Not a home run for omega-3s, but certainly something worth investigating if your child has a low intake of omega-3s and attentional/behavioral problems. Read the abstract →
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Mussels Diablo: Cooking with Skinny Chef Jennifer Iserloh
Mussels Diablo: Cooking with Skinny Chef Jennifer Iserloh
A delicious recipe by my friend and the Skinny Chef Jennifer Iserloh after the jump! Read the Post →
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Musselution! Mussels are the Brain Food to Fight Brain Deterioration
Musselution! Mussels are the Brain Food to Fight Brain Deterioration
Mussels are an almost-perfect brain food because they are packed with two key nutrients -- DHA and vitamin B-12 – that are vital to protecting your brain health and preserving your memory as you age. Read the Post →
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Serum Phospholipid Docosahexaenoic Acid is Associated with Cognitive Functioning During Middle Adulthood
Serum Phospholipid Docosahexaenoic Acid is Associated with Cognitive Functioning During Middle Adulthood
Middle-aged people with high levels of the beneficial omega-3 fat DHA in their blood did significantly better on memory and reasoning tests in a 2010 study published by The Journal of Nutrition. The most common food sources you can use to boost your DHA is oily fish like salmon and mackerel. Read the abstract →
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Fishy Things That Make You Go Hmm…
Fishy Things That Make You Go Hmm…
I love a Walter Willett study, but a recent one entitled "Dietary Intake of N-3 and N-6 Fatty Acids and the Risk of Clinical Depression in Women: a 10 Year Prospective Follow-Up Study" is bittersweet for me. A victory for omega-3s. Another strike against excess omega-6s. But no noted benefits from fish, one of my top brain foods?! That is hard to digest. Read the Post →
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More Fish, Bigger Brain
More Fish, Bigger Brain
I’m a sucker for imaging studies. I once volunteered for a study of anxiety so I could get a full MRI of my brain. Read the Post →