Documented Benefits
Health Benefits linked to the consumption of seafood and Omega 3 fatty acids
As this list grows, references to studies and reports regarding specific health conditions will be added.
- Coronary Heart Disease - AHA Scientific Statement: Fish Consumption, Fish Oil, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease, #71-0241 Circulation. 2002. 106: 2747-2757.
- Arrythmias - Circulation (2004;110:368-73), Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Essential Fatty Acids (2004;71:1539)
- Cancer
- Alzheimers
- Preclampsia - Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 59(10):722-730
- Post Partum Depression - Notes from NJAES Environotes, Fall 2004
- Menopausal Symptoms - Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 59(10):722-730
- Post-Menopausal Osteoarthritis - Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 59(10):722-730
- Breast Cancer - Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 59(10):722-730
- Reduction in premature birth
- Language skills in children (pregnancy study) - NIH study summary from NJAES Environotes, Fall 2004.
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