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7 Substances Researched for Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency

Name	AC	CK
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	6	52
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)	4	40
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)	4	40
ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)	2	20
Flaxseed	1	10
Flaxseed Oil	1	10
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	1	10

2 Problem Substances Researched for Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency

Name	AC	CK	Focus
Statin Drugs	2	11
Simvastatin	1	10

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These findings add to a growing body of evidence implicating omega-3 PUFA deficiency in the pathophysiology of bipolar disorder.Apr 17, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Bipolar Disord. 2016 Apr 18. Epub 2016 Apr 18. PMID: 27087497

Article Published Date : Apr 17, 2016

Study Type : Meta Analysis

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Diseases : Bipolar Disorder, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency

Additional Keywords : Diseases that are Linked

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"Conversion of alpha-linolenic acid to eicosapentaenoic, docosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids in young women."Sep 30, 2002

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Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2002 Oct ;88(4):411-20. PMID: 12323090

Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2002

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid), DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Diseases : Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency

Additional Keywords : Gender Differences, Gender Differences: Fatty Acid Metabolism, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Metabolism

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"Lipid-lowering drugs and essential omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in patients with coronary heart disease."Jan 31, 2005

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Pubmed Data : Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2005 Feb ;15(1):36-41. PMID: 15871849

Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2005

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Coronary Artery Disease, Dietary Fatty Acid Imbalance: Omega3/Omega6 Ratio, Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion: Statin Drugs, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency, Statin-Induced Pathologies

Additional Keywords : Drug Synergy

Problem Substances : Simvastatin, Statin Drugs

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A robust association was found between low omega-3 levels and cognitive impairment in an elderly population. Oct 04, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 2016 Oct 5 ;42(3-4):236-245. Epub 2016 Aug 5. PMID: 27701160

Article Published Date : Oct 04, 2016

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Diseases : Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency

Additional Keywords : Risk Factors

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Eicosapentaenoic and docosapentaenoic acids are the principal products of alpha-linolenic acid metabolism in young menSep 30, 2002

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Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2002 Oct ;88(4):355-63. PMID: 12323085

Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2002

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid), DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)

Diseases : Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency

Additional Keywords : Omega-3 Fatty Acid Metabolism

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High intake of PUFA can decrease the risk of breast cancer, while the low omega-3/omega-6 ratio increases the risk.Dec 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : In Vivo. 2020 Jan-Feb;34(1):423-431. PMID: 31882509

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2019

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Omega-6 Fatty Acids

Diseases : Breast Cancer, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency

Pharmacological Actions : Chemopreventive

Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction

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Low EPA + DHA levels coincide with the initial onset of mania, and increasing risk for developing bipolar disorderOct 19, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Early Interv Psychiatry. 2015 Oct 20. Epub 2015 Oct 20. PMID: 26486098

Article Published Date : Oct 19, 2015

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)

Diseases : Bipolar Disorder, Mania: Acute, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency

Additional Keywords : Risk Factors

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Low Omega-3 intake is associated with high rates of depression and preterm birth on the country level.Jan 11, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Sci Rep. 2020 11 12 ;10(1):19749. Epub 2020 Nov 12. PMID: 33184396

Article Published Date : Jan 11, 2020

Study Type : Human Study

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Diseases : Depression, Fetal Origin of Adult Disease, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency, Premature Birth

Additional Keywords : Risk Factors

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Lower intake of EPA and DHA was associated with higher frequency of migraine attacks.Apr 30, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res. 2015 May-Jun;20(3):334-9. PMID: 26120333

Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2015

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Diseases : Headache: Migraine, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency

Additional Keywords : Risk Factors, Risk Reduction

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Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids intake is lower in children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.May 22, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Brain Sci. 2019 May 23 ;9(5). Epub 2019 May 23. PMID: 31126106

Article Published Date : May 22, 2019

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Diseases : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency

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The effect of flaxseed dose on circulating concentrations of alpha-linolenic acid and secoisolariciresinol diglucoside derived enterolignans in young, healthy adults.Mar 25, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Eur J Nutr. 2015 Mar 26. Epub 2015 Mar 26. PMID: 25808116

Article Published Date : Mar 25, 2015

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Flaxseed, Flaxseed Oil

Diseases : Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency

Additional Keywords : ALA To EPA Conversion

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Depressive-like phenotype evoked by lifelong nutritional omega-3 deficiency.Jan 23, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Brain Behav Immun. 2020 Jan 24. Epub 2020 Jan 24. PMID: 31987923

Article Published Date : Jan 23, 2020

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Diseases : Brain Inflammation , Depression, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency

Pharmacological Actions : Antidepressive Agents

Additional Keywords : Increased Risk

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"Recent findings on the health effects of omega-3 fatty acids and statins, and their interactions: do statins inhibit omega-3?"Jan 03, 2013

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Pubmed Data : BMC Med. 2013 Jan 4 ;11(1):5. Epub 2013 Jan 4. PMID: 23289647

Article Published Date : Jan 03, 2013

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Dietary Fatty Acid Imbalance: Omega3/Omega6 Ratio, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency

Problem Substances : Statin Drugs

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Prospective evidence suggests that low LCn-3 fatty acid biostatus increases risk for developing inflammation-induced mood dysregulation.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : J Am Coll Nutr. 2015 ;34 Suppl 1:48-55. PMID: 26400435

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014

Study Type : Review

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Diseases : Depression, Inflammation, Mood Disorders, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antidepressive Agents

Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction

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These findings add to a growing body of evidence implicating omega-3 PUFA deficiency in the pathophysiology of bipolar disorder.Apr 17, 2016

"Conversion of alpha-linolenic acid to eicosapentaenoic, docosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids in young women."Sep 30, 2002

"Lipid-lowering drugs and essential omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in patients with coronary heart disease."Jan 31, 2005

A robust association was found between low omega-3 levels and cognitive impairment in an elderly population. Oct 04, 2016

Eicosapentaenoic and docosapentaenoic acids are the principal products of alpha-linolenic acid metabolism in young menSep 30, 2002

High intake of PUFA can decrease the risk of breast cancer, while the low omega-3/omega-6 ratio increases the risk.Dec 31, 2019

Low EPA + DHA levels coincide with the initial onset of mania, and increasing risk for developing bipolar disorderOct 19, 2015

Low Omega-3 intake is associated with high rates of depression and preterm birth on the country level.Jan 11, 2020

Lower intake of EPA and DHA was associated with higher frequency of migraine attacks.Apr 30, 2015

Omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids intake is lower in children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.May 22, 2019

The effect of flaxseed dose on circulating concentrations of alpha-linolenic acid and secoisolariciresinol diglucoside derived enterolignans in young, healthy adults.Mar 25, 2015

Depressive-like phenotype evoked by lifelong nutritional omega-3 deficiency.Jan 23, 2020

"Recent findings on the health effects of omega-3 fatty acids and statins, and their interactions: do statins inhibit omega-3?"Jan 03, 2013

Prospective evidence suggests that low LCn-3 fatty acid biostatus increases risk for developing inflammation-induced mood dysregulation.Dec 31, 2014

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