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Prenatal Dietary Deficiencies Linked To Schizophrenia Risk
Scientists in Japan have discovered that the lack of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the prenatal diet is linked to schizophrenic symptoms in offspring.
Fatty Acid Balance During Pregnancy Affects Offspring’s Brain
Fish, an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, have been found to have a beneficial effect on fetal brain formation within the womb.
LPCs Essential For Human Brain Growth
Scientists have shown that the lysophosphatidylcholine transporter Mfsd2a is important for normal brain development in humans.
Beef: Now With Fish Oils
Researchers have created transgenic cows that produce beneficial omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
7 Must-Read Stories In November 2014
Monkeys, mice and koala bears, oh my! Check out these cool stories featured in November.
Recycling CO2 Into Omega-3
The ability to obtain omega-3 oils from CO2 emissions turns the issue of food versus fuels on its head.
Diet Affects Sperm Competitiveness
A study using artificial insemination in guppies shows that omega-3 fatty acids gives sperm a competitive advantage.
Taking Omega-3 Supplements Doesn’t Make Smarter Kids
Children whose mothers took omega-3 supplements while pregnant are no better at cognitive tasks than children whose mothers took placebos, study says.
Smaller Babies Who Take Omega-3 May Have Lower Heart Disease Risk, Study
Small babies may reduce their risk of heart disease by consuming Omega-3 fatty acids, a Sydney study has found.
