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"Breast milk contains high levels of the long-chain fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which rapidly accumulates in retinal photoreceptor membranes neonatally. DHA supplementation has been reported in some, but not all, studies to improve visual functions in some preterm and term infants (reviewed in [6]). Some suggest that improvements may only be transient. One study reported that DHA supplementation for 6 months postnatally did not improve vision in later childhood [5]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Fish oil contains eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), highly beneficial compounds for the body. Normally, the human liver must convert omega-3s from plant sources into EPA and DHA. The conversion requires a great deal of energy as well as the presence of a specific enzyme (delta-6-desaturase) that is lacking in some people. Thus, consuming omega-3s in the form of DHA and EPA from fish or fish oil supplements is a much more efficient way of supplying the body." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"Two nutrients known to directly influence this genetic factor are docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), essential fatty acids that are found in relatively high concentrations in fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines, and tuna. (These nutrients are also available as dietary supplements, which may be preferable because of the contaminants—mercury, cadmium, polychlorinated biphenyls [PCBs], dioxins, and others—that pollute much of the world's seafood supply. High-quality supplements can be purchased that have had these toxins removed." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.) "The three major types of omega-3s found in foods and used by the body are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). When you eat foods that contain ALA, your body converts it to EPA and DHA. Unfortunately, the conversion process becomes inefficient as we age, so it is ideal to obtain DHA and EPA directly when possible." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"In the omega-3 series, there is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and the long-chain omega-3s EPA and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). OMEGA-3 BENEFITS The omega-3 series should constitute approximately 10-20 percent of our fat intake. Some of the reported benefits of the omega-3s include protection against heart disease, strokes, and clots in the lungs; anti-carcinogenic activity against tumors; protection against diabetes; prevention and treatment of arthritis; and treatment for asthma, PMS, allergies, inflammatory diseases, water retention, rough or dry skin, and multiple sclerosis." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"This study demonstrated the positive effects of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an essential omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, in treatment of mice with neurodegenerative diseases. Pharmacological Studies Supporting the Therapeutic Use of Ginkgo Biloba Extract for Alzheimer's Disease. Ahlemeyer B; KrieglsteinJ. Pharmacopsychiatry, 2003 June, 36 (Suppl. 1):S8-S14. The researchers cited experimental evidence for a neuroprotective effect of ginkgo biloba extract in patients with mild and moderate Alzheimer's disease." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "It was amazing how many new supplements had been introduced—stevia, pyruvate, NADH, CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), silica, chi-tosan, androstenedione, shark liver oil, 5-hydroxy-tryptophan, ultimate protein powders, stinging nettles, DHA (not DHEA, but docosahexaenoic acid), and others. Outlandish claims were made about a few of these supplements by some of their promoters. What were these claims based on? Nothing convincing. Sometimes a simple laboratory study done in an obscure part of the world on a small group of mice." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"We've been doing it for years in the form of fish oil, which is high in the beneficial eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). 4. More fish, less beef and dairy. Besides their saturated fat content, meat and dairy are high in methionine, an amino acid precursor to homocysteine. Too much homocysteine is a major promoter of arterial damage. Moreover, the homogenization of milk creates very small compounds that get inside blood vessels, causing inflammation and injury to the vessel walls." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"Docosahexaenoic acid protects from amyloid and dendritic pathology in an Alzheimer's disease mouse model. Nutr. Health. 18, 249-259. 216. Cole, G. M., Lim, G. P., Yang, F., Teter, B., Begum, A., Ma, Q., Harris-White, M. E., and Frautschy, S. A. (2005). Prevention of Alzheimer's disease: omega-3 fatty acid and phenolic anti-oxidant interventions. Neurobiol. Aging 26(suppl 1), 133-136. 217. Yehuda, S., .Rabinovitz, S, Carasso, R. L., and Mostofsky, D. I. (2002). The role of polyunsaturated fatty acids in restoring the aging neuronal membrane. Neurobiol. Aging 23, 843-853. 218. Ikemoto, A." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Fish Oil for the Gray Cells Fish oil actually contains two specific types of omega-3 fatty acids, one called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and the other called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Both are important, though they have slightly different (and overlapping) actions. Remember when your grandmother used to tell you fish was brain food? She was right. DHA forms an important part of cell membranes in the brain and in the retina of the eye and is considered extremely important in child development." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Docosahexaenoic acid: a positive modulator of Akt signaling in neuronal survival. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 102, 10858-10863. 227. Erkkila, A. T., Lehto, S., Pyorala, K., and Uusitupa, M. I. (2003). n-3 Fatty acids and 5-y risks of death and cardiovascular disease events in patients with coronary artery disease. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 78, 65-71. 228. He, K, Song, Y., Daviglus, M. L., Liu, K, Van Horn, L., Dyer, A. R., and Greenland, P. (2004). Accumulated evidence on fish consumption and coronary heart disease mortality: a meta-analysis of cohort studies. Circulation 109, 2705-2711. 229. Hu, F." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"EPA and DHA (eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3s in fish. When heart disease is already present, 1 gram per day is recommended. While eating fish (preferably fatty fish) a couple times a week is a great way to achieve half a gram a day, reaching a whole gram a day may require eating foods enriched with fish omega-3s or taking fish oil supplements. And there's the rub. According to some omega-3 experts, vitamin E isn't as critical when you get your omega-3s from natural food sources like canola oil or ground flaxseed. " - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"These foods are high in omega-3 fatty acids [like docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)] and low in omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3s are better at increasing good cholesterol and lowering bad cholesterol than are omega-6s. It is often pointed out that ancient diets had a ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 of 1:1, whereas current diets have much higher amounts of omega-6, largely through the substitution of calories in the form of leafy plants with grains and seeds." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"The two most important omega-3 fats to know about are eicosapen-tanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).They are both necessary omega-3 fats. Since your brain is mostly fat, and 60 percent of your brain is specifically made of DHA, it is easy to see why they are so important. If you don't have enough, the brain doesn't work. However, in the last 150 years we have seen an unprecedented change in our fat intake. Refined, omega-6, inflammatory oils, including corn,soy, and safHower oils, replaced omega-3 fats from fish, wild game, and wild plants." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"About 60 percent of your brain is fat, and most of that is an omega-3 fatty acid known as docosahexaenoic acid or DHA. Where is it found, you ask? In fish. I consider omega-3 s one of the most protective supplements you can take for many reasons (see page 299 [desert island cure]), not the least of which that they go a long way toward protecting your brain. Niacin intake from foods has also been shown to be inversely associated with Alzheimer's disease. Higher intake of niacin from food has been shown in some research to be associated with a slower annual rate of cognitive decline." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"You can find omega-3s in deep-water fish such as salmon, cod, and tuna, or you can take a daily supplement that contains 1200 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 200 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) — the two key omegas. Vitamin D is being recognized not only for its importance in strengthening bones but also as a measure against cancer and Parkinson's. I would recommend 1000 IU (international units) of vitamin D and for women, 1500 mg of calcium. I would also recommend taking vitamin B with at least 800 mg of folate, which improves memory and processing speed." - John J. Ratey, MD, Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (Get the book.)

"Dietary omega-3 fatty acids and accumulation of docosahexaenoic acid in rod photoreceptor cells of the retina and at synapses. Ups. J. Med. Sci. Suppl. 48, 97-107. 207. Fliesler, S. J., and Anderson, R. E. (1983). Chemistry and metabolism of lipids in the vertebrate retina. Prog. Lipid. Res. 22, 79-131. 208. Arterburn, L. M., Hall, E. B., and Oken, H. (2006). Distribution, interconversion, and dose response of n-3 fatty acids in humans. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 83, S1467-S1476. 209. Litman, B. J., Niu, S. L., Polozova, A., and and Mitchell, D. C. (2001)." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids comprised of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); fish oil contains high amounts of EPA and DHA. As a type of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), omega-3s act as an anti-inflammatory, so increasing your intake of them can fend off chronic inflammation, a condition which can lead to cellular damage and eventually cancer if left unchecked for decades." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"Despite increases in ALA in the flaxseed oil group, levels of the long-chain metabolites eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) did not increase. The authors cite low serum levels of zinc, as well as a low ALA:LA ratio, in the treatment group as possible reason for absence of change (Nordstrom et al, 1995). indications and usage Approved by Commission E: ¦ Constipation ¦ Inflammation of the skin Unproven Uses: Internally, Flax is used for constipation, irritable colon, diverticulitis, colons damaged by laxative abuse, and as mucilage for gastritis and enteritis." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is the predominant omega-3 fatty acid in the brain, and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is involved in reducing inflammation. Both DHA and EPA are involved in numerous neuronal functions that include proper neurotransmitter function for dopamine and serotonin, normal membrane fluidity, ion channel and enzyme regulation, and gene expression. Optimum Dose Here is the EFA supplement program recommended by Dr Rudin and Dr Felix: 1. Select the best oil you can; ideally, this is linseed oil." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"In a recent Danish study, people with low levels of C-reactive protein, an indicator of inflammation, also had high levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a specific type of omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3 also fights inflammation by countering the inflammatory effects of omega-6, another type of fatty acid. Most people eat a diet overloaded with omega-6, which is found in vegetable oils like soybean or corn oil. A more balanced ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 will help lessen inflammation, which contributes not only to heart disease but also arthritis, headaches, and asthma." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"In another Japanese experiment, researchers randomly allocated medical students to receive either docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), one of the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil and an important component of brain tissue, or a placebo in a double-blind manner. The subjects took the pills for nine weeks, during which time they underwent more than twenty stressful final exams. In the group taking DHA, concentrations of norepinephrine were significantly reduced, suggesting that this omega-3 fatty acid may help mitigate some of the hormonal effects of stress(27)." - Anthony Colpo, The Great Cholesterol Con: Why Everything You've been Told About Cholesterol, Diet and Heart Disease is Wrong (Get the book.)

"Is dietary docosahexaenoic acid essential for term infants? Lipids 1996; 31: 115-19. 6. Werkman SH, Carlson SE. A randomized trial of visual attention of preterm infants fed docosahexaenoic acid until nine months. Lipids 1996; 31: 91-97. 7. Hamazaki T, Sawazaki S, Itomura M, Asaoka E, et al. The effect of docosahexaenoic acid on aggression in young adults. A placebo-controlled double-blind study. / Clin Invest 1996; 97: 1129-33. 8. Crawford MA, Costeloe K, Ghebremeskel K, et al." - Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC, The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine (Get the book.)

"Harvard Medical School, and his colleagues have found that high doses of fish oils, such as about 6 grams daily of EPA and 3 grams daily of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are helpful in treating bipolar disorder. His findings are consistent with other research determining that omega-3 fish oils benefit a variety of behavioral disorders, including schizophrenia and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. High EPA levels in particular seem useful in treating bipolar disorder, and Stoll is the codeveloper of Omega-Brite, a fish oil supplement that contains 90 percent EPA." - Jack Challem, The Food-Mood Solution: All-Natural Ways to Banish Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress, Overeating, and Alcohol and Drug Problems--and Feel Good Again (Get the book.) "These contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Several studies have found that low intakes of these essential dietary fats are related to violence and murder. Not surprisingly, these nutrients have been found particularly useful in reducing aggressive and hostile behavior, including aggressive driving, bullying, verbal abusiveness, and fighting. The omega-3s are incorporated into cell membranes (walls), where they help brain cells to communicate with one another. They also dampen an overactive immune system, which seems to play a role in mood disorders." - Jack Challem, The Food-Mood Solution: All-Natural Ways to Banish Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress, Overeating, and Alcohol and Drug Problems--and Feel Good Again (Get the book.) "The omega-3s, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), play essential roles in brain development. Although studies have not investigated whether the omega-3 fish oils or DHA would be helpful in PTSD, they are likely to be. Take at least 3 grams daily. 5-HTP. This supplement, 5-hydroxytryptophan, is the immediate precursor to serotonin, the calming neurotransmitter that most psychotropic prescription drugs aim to elevate. Take 50 mg, one to three times daily, apart from meals. If you can purchase L-tryptophan, it has the advantage of being more versatile biochemically." - Jack Challem, The Food-Mood Solution: All-Natural Ways to Banish Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress, Overeating, and Alcohol and Drug Problems--and Feel Good Again (Get the book.) "These fats include the omega-3 fish oils, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), as well as the omega-6 plant oil gamma linolenic acid (GLA). These fats are best known for their antiinflammatory effects, but they also play a major role in brain development and the brain's responses to stress. A recent study found that the by-products of these fats control stress-induced impulsive behavior." - Jack Challem, The Food-Mood Solution: All-Natural Ways to Banish Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress, Overeating, and Alcohol and Drug Problems--and Feel Good Again (Get the book.)

"Take 500 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from a fish oil with 100 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is found in evening primrose oil and blackcurrant or borage oil. 892 Herbs: Drink a tea or take a tincture of chamomile, hops, lady's slipper, passion flower, skullcap, wood betony, St. John's wort, or valerian. These herbs have a sedative effect on the nervous system. To make a tea, add 1 cup of boiling water to 1 tsp of herbs and drink, or take 20 drops of herbal tincture diluted in liquid daily. You can also take vitamin C to help the immune system and reduce stress damage to nerves." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are omega-3 fatty acids, also play a role in the synthesis on serotonin, and there is encouraging data about their use in depressive disorders. Take 700 mg and 500 mg a day respectively. Herbs: St. John's wort has been shown to be effective in treating severe depression and the depressive symptoms of SAD. Take 300-900 mg daily on an empty stomach. St. John's wort can increase sensitivity to sunlight, so minimize your exposure to the sun when taking it to avoid getting a sunburn." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

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