omega-3 fatty acids

Adjunctive Omega-3 Supplementation Does Not Improve Pediatric Major Depressive Disorder: Insights from a Multi-Center Randomized Trial

By MedXY 01/06/2026

A multi-center randomized clinical trial involving 257 youths found that adjunctive omega-3 fatty acids (1.5 g/d) did not outperform placebo in treating moderate-to-severe pediatric major depressive disorder, despite high adherence and concurrent psychotherapy.

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Evaluating the Impact of Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Home Exercise on Vertebral Fracture Prevention in Older Adults: Insights from the DO-HEALTH Trial

By MedXY 09/20/2025

The DO-HEALTH trial found that vitamin D3 and omega-3 supplementation did not reduce vertebral fracture rates in healthy seniors, while a simple home exercise program lowered fracture incidence in women and slowed fracture progression overall, highlighting exercise’s potential role in vertebral fracture prevention.

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Serum Alpha-Linolenic Acid and Long-Term Multiple Sclerosis Activity and Progression: Insights from the BENEFIT Study

By MedXY 08/20/2025

Higher baseline serum alpha-linolenic acid levels predict reduced multiple sclerosis activity, relapses, and disability progression up to 11 years post clinical onset in a large prospective study.

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Synergistic Impact of Probiotic and Omega-3 Supplementation Combined with Ultra-Short Race Pace Training on Sprint Swimming Performance

By MedXY 08/18/2025

Combining probiotics and omega-3 supplementation with ultra-short race pace training significantly enhances sprint swimming performance by improving anaerobic capacity, neuromuscular function, and body composition in competitive male swimmers.