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The Health and Food Supplements Information Service’s Response to the Cochrane Omega-3 Review

Dr Carrie Ruxton, from the Health and Food Supplements Information Service, said: “Early studies of omega-3 fats, involving thousands of participants, found a protective benefit for the heart but in our highly medicalised age, where many older people are maintained on statins and blood pressure medication, it is much harder to pick up the modest … Continued

Omega-3 fatty acids – A review of the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids

The long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are vital for the body.   This is undisputed and is backed up by authorised European health claims[1] which state that these fatty acids are required for normal blood pressure, triglyceride levels, brain function, heart health and vision, as well as being needed … Continued

Omega 3 fatty acids and diabetes

Leading dietitian and research author, Dr Carrie Ruxton from HSIS explains the health benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids. She comments on a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (N Engl J Med 2012 367:309-318) in relation to people at risk from diabetes. Read or download the full statement here    

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