OBJECTIVE: With growing recognition of the role of inflammation in the development of chronic and acute disease, fish oil is increasingly used as a therapeutic agent, but the nature of the intervention may pose barriers to adherence in clinical populations. Our objective was to investigate the feasibility of using a fish oil supplement in hemodialysis patients. DESIGN:...
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to explore the efficacy of combination therapy with citalopram plus omega-3 fatty acids versus citalopram plus placebo (olive oil) in the initial treatment of individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD). We hypothesized that combination therapy would lead not only to greater efficacy but also to a more rapid onset...
INTRODUCTION: Essential fatty acids in conjunction with neurodevelopmental interventions may contribute to positive behavioral changes in challenged children. Methods: In an evaluation study of the HANDLE (Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency) program, 10 boys and 10 girls aged 5-14 who were living in a Mexican orphanage were screened according to program criteria and independently ranked...
Introduction: Fish oil provides essential fatty acids which are critical for...
Dietary omega-3 fatty acid (i.e. docosohexaenoic acid (DHA)) and exercise are...
Given the robust influence of diet and exercise on brain plasticity...
The pathology of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is characterized by the...
