Omega-3 Fatty Acids and B Vitamins

Nutritional supplementation with omega-3 (DHA & EPA) and B vitamins ingredients is being actively studied in clinical trials for nutritional support in the following diseases:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Arthritis
• Joint Pain
• Depression
• Dementia
• Cardiovascular Disease

Clinical evidence presented by leading researchers at Cornell University¹ suggests that the combination of ingredients such as in omega-3 (DHA & EPA) and B vitamins can be a valuable addition to the physician’s therapeutic regimen.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

• Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Levels in the Diet and in Red Blood Cell Membranes of Depressed Patients 1998
• Blood Levels of Long-Chain Omega–3 Fatty Acids and the Risk of Sudden Death 2002
• Fish Consumption, Fish Oil, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Cardiovascular Disease 2002

Read more studies on omega-3.

B Vitamins

• Folates and Cardiovascular Disease 2002
• Homocysteine in patients with rheumatoid arthritis in relation to inflammation and B-vitamin treatment 2003
• Folate, Vitamin B6, and B12 Intakes In Relation to Risk of Stroke Among Men 2004

Read more studies on B vitamins.

¹ “Increased Consumption of Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Lower the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Dementia, and Inflammatory Disease” Conference, July 1, 2004. Supported by PBM educational grant.

FDA “Qualified Health Claims” B vitamins & Vascular Disease. As part of a well-balanced diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, Folic Acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 may reduce the risk of vascular disease. FDA evaluated the above claim and found that, while it is known that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol reduce the risk of heart disease and other vascular diseases, the evidence in support of the above claim is inconclusive. Docket No. 99P-3029.

FDA “Qualified Health Claims” Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Coronary Heart Disease. Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. FDA evaluated the above claim and determined that, although there is scientific evidence supporting the claim, the evidence is not conclusive. Docket No. 9IN-0103.