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Omega-3 Research (thread):
I've been discussing omega-3 fats on here more recently, so I wanted to put together a short collection of larger meta-studies on some of their various health benefits
I tried to pick a variety of studies, with as much data in each one as possible, I may add more over time
I tried to pick a variety of studies, with as much data in each one as possible, I may add more over time
Omega-3 fats seem to have the most benefits when it comes to reducing chronic inflammation, many mental illnesses like depression, ADHD, and schizophrenia, promoting gut/microbiome health, and preventing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimers and dementia
Interestingly, evidence for improvement with cardiovascular disease is more variable than many other issues, though there are many promising studies
The majority of studies with omega-3 fats and cancer seem to generally show benefit, but this also varies in a few studies
The majority of studies with omega-3 fats and cancer seem to generally show benefit, but this also varies in a few studies
Keep in mind that the majority of these studies are done with fish oils rather than whole seafood
Personally I believe that with this taken into account we will likely see much more benefit to health issues using whole seafood as it's PUFA are less likely to be oxidized
Personally I believe that with this taken into account we will likely see much more benefit to health issues using whole seafood as it's PUFA are less likely to be oxidized
Omega-3 fatty acids and the treatment of depression: a review of scientific evidence https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5481805/
Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Immune Cells https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6834330/
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: What is Their Role in Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6862261/
Cardiovascular, electrophysiologic, and hematologic effects of omega-3 fatty acids beyond reducing hypertriglyceridemia: as it pertains to the recently published REDUCE-IT trial https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6591979/
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Neurodegenerative Diseases: New Evidence in Clinical Trials
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6747747/\\
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6747747/\\
Omega‐3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6517311/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6517311/
Beneficial effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in schizophrenia: possible mechanisms https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7333328/
The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Rheumatoid Arthritis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7362115/
Protective Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Cancer-Related Complications https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6566772/
Association of dietary ω-3 and ω-6 fatty acids intake with cognitive performance in older adults: National Health and nutrition examination Survey (NHANES) 2011–2014 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7103069/
Novel insights into the effect of vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids on brain function https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4727338/
Dietary Supplementation with Anti-Inflammatory Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Cardiovascular Protection: Help or Hoax? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6407714/
Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Nutrient Deficits in Adverse Neurodevelopment and Childhood Behaviors https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4175558/
Role of dietary fatty acids in microglial polarization in Alzheimer’s disease https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7093977/
Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on the Gut Microbiota https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5751248/
