DHA is a major part of my Pharmaceutical Grade fish Oil.
Health benefits of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Horrocks LA, Yeo YK.
Docosa Foods Ltd, 1275 Kinnear Road, Columbus, OH 43212-1155, USA,
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is essential for the growth and functional development
of the brain in infants. DHA is also required for maintenance of normal brain
function in adults. The inclusion of plentiful DHA in the diet improves learning
ability, whereas deficiencies of DHA are associated with deficits in learning.
DHA is taken up by the brain in preference to other fatty acids. The turnover of
DHA in the brain is very fast, more so than is generally realized. The visual
acuity of healthy, full-term, formula-fed infants is increased when their formula
includes DHA. During the last 50 years, many infants have been fed formula diets
lacking DHA and other omega-3 fatty acids. DHA deficiencies are associated with
foetal alcohol syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cystic
fibrosis, phenylketonuria, unipolar depression, aggressive hostility, and
adrenoleukodystrophy. Decreases in DHA in the brain are associated with cognitive
decline during aging and with onset of sporadic Alzheimer disease. The leading
cause of death in western nations is cardiovascular disease. Epidemiological
studies have shown a strong correlation between fish consumption and reduction in
sudden death from myocardial infarction. The reduction is approximately 50% with
200 mg day(-1)of DHA from fish. DHA is the active component in fish. Not only
does fish oil reduce triglycerides in the blood and decrease thrombosis, but it
also prevents cardiac arrhythmias. The association of DHA deficiency with
depression is the reason for the robust positive correlation between depression
and myocardial infarction. Patients with cardiovascular disease or Type II
diabetes are often advised to adopt a low-fat diet with a high proportion of
carbohydrate. A study with women shows that this type of diet increases plasma
triglycerides and the severity of Type II diabetes and coronary heart disease.
DHA is present in fatty fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel) and mother's milk. DHA is
present at low levels in meat and eggs, but is not usually present in infant
formulas. EPA, another long-chain n-3 fatty acid, is also present in fatty fish.
The shorter chain n-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid, is not converted very
well to DHA in man. These longchain n-3 fatty acids (also known as omega-3 fatty
acids) are now becoming available in some foods, especially infant formula and
eggs in Europe and Japan. Fish oil decreases the proliferation of tumour cells,
whereas arachidonic acid, a longchain n-6 fatty acid, increases their
proliferation. These opposite effects are also seen with inflammation,
particularly with rheumatoid arthritis, and with asthma. DHA has a positive
effect on diseases such as hypertension, arthritis, atherosclerosis, depression,
adult-onset diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, thrombosis, and some
cancers. Copyright 1999 Academic Press.
Publication Types:
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PMID: 10479465 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Since this article abstract is essentially public domain i.e. available to anyone
via the PubMed website, I decided to print the whole abstract for you and to
start my email with the reference.
One thing I'd like you to keep in mind is that as this article points out, many
of the things that seem to be problems in babies and newborns are also problems
in later life. Sometimes it's because of having them in childhood that they
carry over into adulthood. Sometimes they simply develop in adulthood. Often
times they are the result of poor nutirion and are correctable with nutritional
therapy like fish oil instead of dangerous drugs!
I want to talk a little bit more about brain development and abnormalities that
present in childhood.
There is a lot of research going on with Omega 3 fatty acids and ADHD which
points to a positive effect. The final word is not in yet however, but given the
safety of this type of therapy I encourage it in both my young and older ADHD
patients.
Two very specific behavioral outcomes seem to be proven without much doubt.1)
Most studies that looked for it noted an improvement in oppositional defiant
behavior in those supplemented with the Omega 3's (BTW this one was supplements,
not just eating more fish. they finally learned!) and 2) there was a decrease in
disruptive behavior.
Anyone who teaches or parents this type of child will tell you those are 2 very
important behavior modifications. I usually recommend 2 capsules a day with
meals for children from 3 to 10 and 4 capsules a day with meals for those over 10.
One other thing, this study compared the results of Fish Oil to those with Olive
Oil measuring the same outcomes. Olive Oil didn't work! Reference Lipids 2003
Oct:38 (10):1007-21.
There are studies in Autism as well although they are in more primitive stages.
The same imbalance of Omega 3 to Omega 6 fatty acids, with a lack of the Omega
3's we see in the other Neuro-cognitive disorders discussed so far is present in
Autistic patients. Studies are in progress to see if there will be benefit, but
once a gain given the safety of supplementation with my Pharmaceutical Grade fish
Oil, why wait!
Some of you have commented that you have seen similar benefits from Regenerizer
in terms of focus and attention as well as memory. Interestingly a study
demonstrated a BIG effect from Carnitene supplementation on ADHD. As you know
Regenerizer contains large doses of Carnitene (again L Carnitene, ALC ((acetyl L
Carnitene)) is just hype!!).
Because of the DHEA doses however I cannot recommend it for children, but its
free game for the adult!
A word about adults. The same behavior improvements were seen in young and old
subjects who were subjected to stress. In this study 1.5 grams of DHA or the
equivalent of 5 to 6 of my fish Oil capsules buffered young and old subjects
alike from the outbursts of aggression associated with stress
Reference: Nutr Neuroscienc. 2002 Feb;5 (1) :37-41.
Given the safety of my product, I would like to see it used in prison situations.
Unlike Prozac which may be an unnatural way to control behavior. Fish Oil is
simply giving people back the fatty acid balance they were meant to have.
Ok back to kids again.
A study done in Britain where they have a vested interest in containing health
care costs shoed a whopping 70% decrease in the likelihood of childhood asthma
(before age 5).
A family history of asthma especially a maternal history of asthma predisposes
kids to getting it early in life. Now you have a safe effective way to prevent a
large number of these cases. Of course Mom's who are asthmatic are likely to
benefit too.
So, whether you are young or old there are amazing Health giving Benefits in Dr
Dave's Best Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil for You!!
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Sincerely,
Dave Woynarowski, M.D., CPT
The Nation's #1 Anti-Aging Physician
