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EPA and DHA
Derived from the tissues of cold-water oily fish, fish oil is the best known source of Omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Omega-3s are considered “essential fatty acids”, as your body does not produce them. This means they are a necessary component to a basic nutrition protocol. We need to consume these on a regular basis in order to reap their vast health benefits. The problem is, despite the body’s need for them, they are generally under-consumed. Americans eat up to 50x more Omega-6 than Omega-3, whereas it’s recommend you eat a 2:1 ratio.
EPA and DHA are precursors of inflammatory mediating pathways throughout the body, and they have been studied for their nutritional support for healthy brain development and maintenance, mood regulation, improved memory and concentration, joint comfort and immunity.
The Study
Data from the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood (COPSAC) 2010 cohort indicate that the risk of persistent wheeze or asthma was about 7% lower in children of mothers who received fish oil supplements during the third trimester, compared to those who only received olive oil. Professor Hans Bisgaard of the COPSAC stated, “These results add to the totality of scientific evidence, including, but not limited to the benefits associated with reducing the risk of early pre-term birth and improving child neurodevelopment, which underscores the importance of EPA and DHA during pregnancy. It’s clear that pregnant women need to be encouraged to increase their intake of fatty fish and omega-3 rich supplements.”
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Of 736 pregnant women recruited for the study at 24 weeks gestation and randomly assigned to receive 2.4 grams of omega-3 rich fish oil or olive oil per day until one week after delivery, researchers saw a 7% reduction in the risk of wheeze and asthma in the omega-3 group.
In children of women with the lowest average blood levels of EPA and DHA, was a 16% lower risk. In addition, fish oil supplementation was associated with a 7% reduced risk of infections of the lower respiratory tract, compared to the control group.
Source: http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Impressive-Omega-3s-during-pregnancy-may-protect-kids-from-asthma
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Most research performed on the benefits of Probiotics have focused on the benefits they provide for digestive health, specifically in individuals with gastrointestinal disorders and conditions. However, a new study says that a daily dose of a multi-species probiotic could help improve intestinal health even in healthy individuals.
According to Archana Gogna, MS, CNS, MBA of InVite® Health, “Probiotics are friendly bacteria that make up the microbiome in the gut or digestive tract and are the gateway to good digestion and regularity. Naturally present in the body, bacteria accounts for two pounds of bio-mass in the intestines; this bacteria needs to be predominantly-friendly, health-promoting species. Research shows that species of probiotics, when naturally present or consumed in adequately supportive quantities, may confer the greatest health benefits to individuals of all ages. These include lactobacillus, which inhabit the small intestine, mouth and vaginal tissue, and Bifidobacterium, which are more numerous and are major inhabitants of the large intestine (colon). Both create many important metabolites out of our food and these perform a number of functions including burning fat, controlling our appetite, fueling digestion and detoxification, and supporting immunity. The third critical group of probiotic bacteria known as bacillus, are spore-bearing bacteria that carry around their own “house” (and are the only ones to do so). This makes them resistant to heat, moisture and light, stomach acids and digestive enzymes and they are readily able to colonize the small intestine.”
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The study, performed by Dutch probiotic firm Winclove and Swiss pharma company Mepha Schweiz, investigated the effects of multi-species probiotic on gut health and quality of life in a group of 40 healthy people.
The Swiss-Dutch team reported, “Our observational study shows that gastrointestinal symptoms are quite common in otherwise healthy adults.” After a six week supplementation regimen, researchers reveal that the study’s total gastrointestinal symptom score was significantly reduced from an average of 10 at baseline to six and that the percentage of participants who were “fully resolved” of symptoms including GI pain, bloating, and flatulence, significantly increased from baseline.
The team of researchers noted that, while the benefits of probiotics on digestive health have been widely studied, “The beneficial effect on healthy people has been less explored than the effect on symptoms of chronic gastrointestinal diseases.”
The study tested a multi-strain probiotic containing: Bifidobacterium lactis W51, Bifidobacterium lactis W52, Enterococcus faecium W54, Lactobacillus acidophilus W22, Lactobacillus paracasei W20, Lactobacillus plantarum W21, Lactobacillus salivarius W24, and Lactococcus lactis W19.