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Popular omega-3 supplements fail to improve depressive symptoms in young people

by Sanjukta Mondal, Medical Xpress edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes Omega-3 supplementation did not outperform placebo in reducing depression severity in children and teens. Credit: PxHere Fish oil pills rich in omega-3 fatty acids gained attention as a possible add-on treatment for depression, as a few studies on adults found noticeable improvements in […]

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Combination of pre- and probiotics offers superior anti-inflammatory benefits compared with omega-3 or prebiotic alone

by University of Nottingham edited by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study, led by researchers at the University of Nottingham, has found that combining certain types of dietary supplements is more effective than single prebiotics or omega-3 in supporting immune and metabolic health, which could lower the risk of conditions linked to

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Omega-3 may help to protect women from Alzheimer’s disease

Research discovered a loss of omega fatty acids in the blood of women who had Alzheimer’s — but no such finding in men with or without the disease Eleanor Hayward , Health Editor Wednesday August 20 2025, 10.45pm BST, The Times The research suggests women could protect against the form of dementia by increasing their

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Study finds omega-3 fats may raise some inflammation indicators in the body

by University of Bristol edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin   Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Omega-3 fatty acids, popularly believed to reduce inflammation in the body, appear to increase certain inflammatory markers, researchers have found. Dr. Daisy Crick looked at the role of omega-3 and omega-6 in the body as part of her Ph.D. studies at

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