Information for Physicians & Healthcare
Omega-3 fatty acids play important and diverse roles in the normal development and function of cells and organ systems throughout the body. They are fundamental in the development of the brain and retina and data even show that they support cardiovascular health and lower blood triglyceride levels. There are ongoing studies to determine their role in disease, among those:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Inflammation
- Depression
- Alzheimer's
- Attention deficit disorder
The potential protective role and health benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids have made this a dynamic area of nutrition and health research in medicine.
From the basics of what omega-3 fatty acids are to how they may interact with other medications, this website provides clear, concise and valid information regarding these fatty acids and their overall potential for improving the human condition.
Featured Articles
- Am I getting enough omega-3 fatty acids from my diet?
- Will omega-3 fatty acids interact with medications?
Food Product Database
News
- October 22, 2009
- » EU Nutrition & Article 13 Claims Update
- September 11, 2009
- » Networking Relationship for Omega-3 Learning and Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine of the American Dietetic Association
- September 7, 2009
- » Low EPA/DHA Intake Kills 84K Americans
- August 17, 2009
- » Short Course on Functional Oils
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Make sure that you sign up for our newsletters. We have three different newsletters, designed for consumers, physicians and veterinarians that will give you bimonthly information on omega-3 fatty acids. These uniquely designed newsletters contain information about nutrition, family health, food products, pet food products, and new discoveries in health maintenance and diet-related disease risk.