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Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA is an omega-3 essential fatty acid. DHA is the most abundant essential fatty acid (polyunsaturated fatty acids, PUFAs) in the brain and retina.

New zebrafish model provides insight into how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids

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 into how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids, including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and linolenic acid (ALA).

8 May 2023

What is the effect of maternal fish oil supplementation in overweight or obese mothers on infant body composition and metabolism?

Researchers examined the effects of fish oil supplementation on pregnant and postpartum women who are overweight or obese.

4 May 2023

Unlocking the link between sleep disturbances, lipids, and autism: Can diet make a difference?

This study explores the complex interplay between neurodevelopment, environmental factors, and health in autism.

24 Apr 2023

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

Researchers compared the nutritional status composition of omnivorous diet-abiding milk donors and vegetarian/vegan lactating women.

14 Apr 2023

How iron and DHA levels in U.S. infant formulas differ from EU standards

Researchers also compare the content of docosahexaenoic acid and iron in U.S. formulas to that recommended by international food regulatory authorities.

12 Apr 2023

Vitamin and mineral supplements may help reduce aggressive behaviors in children and youth

A systematic review published in the journal Aggression and Violent Behavior describes the effectiveness of nutritional supplements in reducing excessive aggression in children and adolescents.

11 Apr 2023

The association between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers evaluated the association between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids intake, cognitive decay, and dementia.

7 Apr 2023

Pathophysiology, comorbidities, and interventions related to childhood obesity

Researchers discuss the psychological and physiological impacts of obesity on children.

6 Apr 2023

Dietary interventions show mixed results in treating perinatal depression and anxiety

Depression and anxiety are frequently treated with diet changes among women during pregnancy or postpartum. Not much is known, however, about the effectiveness of such interventions. A new research paper reports the findings of a systematic review aimed at identifying the benefits of such dietary modifications in these situations.

4 Apr 2023

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

Researchers presented an overview of the latest research on the impact of nut intake on gastrointestinal health.

4 Apr 2023

Pneumolysin toxin holds promise for developing therapies against Streptococcus pneumoniae

In a recent study published in the journal PLoS ONE, researchers in Spain performed a systematic review of pneumolysin (PLY) toxin as a molecular target to develop novel therapeutics against Streptococcus pneumoniae.

27 Mar 2023

Childhood and adolescent obesity: time to act

In a recent review published in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics, researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin presented an overview of the pathophysiological mechanisms, health implications, and management options for obesity among children and adults.

21 Mar 2023

Docosahexaenoic Acid News and Research

New zebrafish model provides insight into how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids

What is the effect of maternal fish oil supplementation in overweight or obese mothers on infant body composition and metabolism?

Unlocking the link between sleep disturbances, lipids, and autism: Can diet make a difference?

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

How iron and DHA levels in U.S. infant formulas differ from EU standards

Vitamin and mineral supplements may help reduce aggressive behaviors in children and youth

The association between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease

Pathophysiology, comorbidities, and interventions related to childhood obesity

Dietary interventions show mixed results in treating perinatal depression and anxiety

What effect do nuts have on gastrointestinal health?

Pneumolysin toxin holds promise for developing therapies against Streptococcus pneumoniae

Childhood and adolescent obesity: time to act

Mercury and urinary arsenobetaine in blood are strong biomarkers for seafood consumption among pregnant women

Mutant mice models created for studying bipolar disorder

The effect of nut exposure on cognitive performance

Higher levels of omega 3 fatty acids in seafood associated with lower risk of chronic kidney disease

The relationship between metabolic disease and alternations in lipid homeostasis

Utilizing marine sources to extract DHA to treat Alzheimer’s

Does maternal obesity impact fetal brain development?

COVID-19 and the gut

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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