Omega-3 fatty acids protect against Parkinson's, study says
[2007/11/27] [Université Laval ]
A mouse study by Université Laval researchers published in the online edition of the FASEB Journal, revealed that omega-3 fatty acids—in particular DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) had replaced the omega-6 fatty acids already present in the brains of the mice that had been given omega-3 supplementation.
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NIH Names EPAX Study One of Top 25 Research Advances
[2007/10/24] [EPAX AS]
The Omega-3 Alzheimer's Disease (OMEGAD) study that used an EPAX AS formula has been selected by The Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as one of the 25 best scientific articles in 2006.
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Wild Green Oat Extract: New Study Results
[2007/10/04] [Frutarom Industries Ltd.]
Recent studies examine stress coping abilities and cognitive function associated with company's Neuravena® ingredient.
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New Study: Pine Bark Extract Reduces ADHD Symptoms in Children
[2007/09/12] [Natural Health Science]
Research to be published in an upcoming issue of the journal Nutritional Neuroscience indicates that Pycnogenol(R) helped reduce hyperactivity and improve attention, concentration and motor-visual coordination in children with ADHD.
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Study Suggests High-Dose Fish Oil May Significantly Improve Behavior in Children with ADHD
[2007/08/07] [Zone Labs, Inc.]
The results of an eight week pilot study on children who consumed between 8 and 16 grams per day of EPA and DHA published in the Nutrition Journal ( www.nutritionj.com) suggest that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can benefit from daily supplementation of high levels of purified fish oils.
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Study Shows Link between Zeaxanthin and Cognitive Function
[2007/07/25] [Chrysantis, Inc.]
Researchers in France have discovered a statistically significant link between carotenoid levels in the blood and cognitive function, according to new study, titled “Plasma Carotenoid Levels and Cognitive Performance in an Elderly Population: Results of an EVA Study,” published in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences.
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EPAX Confirms Its Oils Used in Latest Alzheimer's Study Conducted by Karolinska Institute
[2007/06/26] [EPAX AS]
A recent randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted by Yvonne Freund-Levi, M.D. from Sweden's Karolinska Institute, published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, showed that carriers of a specific gene common to those with Alzheimer's disease who received the omega-3 supplements responded positively to the omega-3s in regards to agitation symptoms.
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Landmark Study Shows Favorable Impact of Meditation on Memory Impairment and Brain Function
[2007/06/12] [Russell Public Communications]
At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on the Prevention of Dementia in Washington, D.C., results from a University of Pennsylvania study were unveiled confirming for the first time that daily practice of meditation can improve cognitive function among individuals with memory complaints.
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Enzymotec Presents Successful Trial Findings
[2007/05/14] [Enzymotec]
Enzymotec' study on the effect of Sharp-PS(TM) PLATINUM on over 60 ADHD schoolchildren, was presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS), in Toronto.
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New Clinical Study In Baby Boomer and Older Health and Fitness Club Members
[2007/04/30] [BrainSavers(R)]
Improvements in cognitive ability and physical fitness were seen in the
vast majority of participants who participated in eight-week clinical
trial.
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Omega-3 fatty acids affect risk of depression, inflammation
[2007/03/29] [Ohio State University ]
Report, published online this week in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, focused on a group of 43 middle-aged to elderly men and women, nearly half of which were the caregiver spouses of people with Alzheimer's or other dementias. Participants who had much more omega-6 -- compared to omega-3 -- fatty acids, and who also were reporting more symptoms of depression, had much higher levels of IL-6 and TNF-alpha, two cytokines which enhance inflammation.
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New Studies Focus On Wild Green Oat and Brain Health
[2007/03/05] [Frutarom, Inc.]
Two new preclinical studies conducted in Switzerland confirm that wild green oat extract influences brain activity and has stimulating activities.
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Newly Published Study Links Low Levels of Essential Fatty Acids to Psychiatric Disorders
[2007/02/28] [EPAX AS]
Results from a clinical study in patients with self-harming psychiatric disorders, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, demonstrated that lower plasma levels of essential fatty acids (EFAs) combined with low cholesterol concentrations were associated with self-harm, a high-risk pathological behaviour, as well as impulsivity and affect.
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Presented Research suggests That Flavanols in Cocoa May Offer Benefits to the Brain
[2007/02/18] [Mars, Incorporated]
A presentation at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) suggests that a special cocoa made to retain flavanols may have the potential to help maintain healthy brain function.
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Folic Acid Supplementation May Improve Cognitive Performance
[2007/01/19] [The Lancet]
In the Folic Acid and Carotid Intima-media Thickness (FACIT) trial, Jane Durga (Wageningen University and Wageningen Centre for Food Sciences, Netherlands) and colleagues randomly assigned 818 participants 800 g daily oral folic acid supplementation or placebo for 3 years. They found that cognitive functions such as memory and information processing speed improved in adults given folic acid compared with placebo.
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Neptune Releases Final ADHD Study Results Showing Significant Beneficial Effects of NKO(TM)
[2007/01/05] [Neptune Technologies & Bioressources]
Non-randomized Phase I open label clinical study on 30 patients, entitled "Evaluation of the effect of Neptune Krill Oil (NKO(TM)) on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)", evaluated the effect of NKO(TM) on adult ADHD as measured by Barkley's Executive Function score of behaviour inhibition, daily functional capacity and social behaviour.
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Higher level of certain fatty acid associated with lower dementia risk
[2006/11/14] [Archives of Neurology]
Individuals who have higher levels of a fatty acid known as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in their blood may have a significantly lower risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
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Sabinsa's Curcumin C3 Complex Ingredient Used in UCLA School of Medicine Alzheimer's Disease Study
[2006/10/16] [Sabinsa Corporation]
Sabinsa Corporation's patented Curcumin C3 Complex(R) ingredient was recently used to elucidate curcuminoids potential mechanism of action in Alzheimer's disease. The results of this in vitro study, which were published in the October 9, 2006 edition of The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, found that curcuminoids from Curcumin C3 Complex could boost the body's ability to clear the build up of plaque in the brain that is linked to Alzheimer's disease.
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New Studies Indicate That Tocomin® / Tocomin® SupraBio(TM) Supplementation Elevates Blood Levels Sufficiently to Protect Against Stroke-Induced Neurodegeneration
[2006/07/18] [Carotech, Inc.]
Two NIH-funded studies conducted at the Ohio State University Medical Center, published in the May, 2006 issue of the journal Antioxidant & Redox Signaling and June 26th issue of the Journal of Neurochemistry, demonstrate that taking tocotrienols (Tocomin® and Tocomin® SupraBioTM) orally is an effective way to elevate blood plasma levels to concentrations that could help protect against neurological damage resulting from stroke
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Patented Fish Oil Blend and Neurodevelopmental Interventions Improve Functional Behaviors Among Mexican Orphans
[2006/03/06] [Nordic Naturals]
Of the 20 children, ages 5-14 years, in the 5-month program, 17 demonstrated a significant decrease in the amount of interference they experienced from their identified issue including hyperactivity, aggression, impulsivity, emotional lability, reading and math difficulties, and social isolation, among others.
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Newly Published Evidence Suggests that Concord Grape Juice May Improve Cognitive and Motor Skill Decline Associated with Aging
[2006/02/24] [Welch Foods Inc.]
Study of laboratory animals published in the March issue of the journal Nutrition suggests that Concord grape juice significantly improved the short-term memory and certain neuro-motor skills.
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Research Examines Effect of Enzymotec Product on Children's Cognitive Performance
[2006/01/09] [Enzymotec]
Double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study conducted at the Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center on 90 ADHD children indicates lipid-based product significantly improves cognitive performance.
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Study Suggests Fish is Good For the Brain
[2005/10/11] [NPIcenter]
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center examined over 3,700 Chicago residents age 65 or older to determine the association between fish consumption and cognitive decline. Those who ate one fish meal a week had a 10% slower annual decline in thinking, while those who ate two fish meals a week showed a 13% slower annual decline.
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Study Shows That Ginkgo Improves Mental Function in Healthy Adults
[2005/02/28] [American Botanical Council]
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Omega-3 Fats Feed the Human Brain, Not the Hips
[2004/12/29] [PUFA Newsletter]
Research reported in December PUFA Newsletter suggests that ocosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) feed the human brain and may improve psychiatric conditions as well as visual function.
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Could Wine Spare Memory Loss?
[2004/10/05] [Worldnutra]
Research conducted by Dr. Michikatsu Sato (to be presented at Worldnutra 2004) has uncovered small peptides present in both red and white wines that inhibit an enzyme implicated in the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Kyowa Hakko U.S.A. Introduces Cognizin™ For Brain Health
[2003/10/7] [Kyowa Hakko U.S.A.]
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Supplements Developed to Heighten Mental Concentration
[2003/6/23] [MindFX Sales]
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Impaired Glucose Metabolism And Memory Dysfunction Linked -- Phosphatidylserine (PS) And Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline (A-GPC) May Offer Answer
[2003/02/06] [Chemi Nutra]
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Large Study Shows That Vitamin E Reduces Memory Loss, Learning Problems by 36 Percent
[2002/08/08] [Foods for the Future]
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Adding Vitamin C To Certain Drugs May Help Treat Alzheimer's, Other Brain Disorders
[2002/01/11] [American Chemical Society]
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