Recent news on Omega-3-Acid

UK heart patients to get omega-3 on prescription?  -  May 23, 2007
NutraIngredients.com,...prescribing the Omacor brand of omega-3 acid ethyl-esters, currently available on prescription in the US and billed as the only FDA-approved omega-3.

Omega-3 in fish oils might ease depression  -  Mar 6, 2007
USA TodayThe increase could help explain why past studies have found that the omega-3 acid DHA reduces symptoms of depression. The richest sources of DHA are fatty

Suit blames Walgreen for heart attack Blount man says incorrect ...  -  Mar 9, 2007
The Mountain Press,It includes a warning for "possible dispensing confusion between OMACOR (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) and AMICAR (aminocaproic acid).

Give your body supplement with oils  -  Feb 1, 2007
The Daily Evergreen,Fish oil is a major source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 acid that is lacking in most diets. Consuming extra EPA is beneficial because the body

Studies: Soy can reduce risk of some illnesses  -  Jan 17, 2007
Nashua Telegraph (subscription),Soy is rich in alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 acid that has been shown to decrease levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation.

Reliant Pharmaceuticals Names Bradley T. Sheares, Ph.D. Chief ...  -  Jan 16, 2007
Earthtimes.org...and vision to guide Reliant and realize the full potential of the company's lead product, Omacor(R) (omega-3 acid ethyl esters), and our pipeline.

Understanding omega-3 fats  -  Dec 12, 2006
Sarasota Herald-Tribune,Plants and plant products with lots of the omega-3 acid ALA are flaxseed, walnuts, soybeans and canola oil. Not every expert subscribes to the omega-3 story

Reliant Pharmaceuticals Submits New Data to FDA Supporting Use of ...  -  Dec 13, 2006
PharmaLive.com (press release),...use of Omacor(R) (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) as an adjunct to diet and statin therapy in adults whose triglyceride levels are high (200-499 mg/dL).

/CORRECTION -- Reliant Pharmaceuticals/  -  Dec 13, 2006
Genetic Engineering News (press release),In the news release, Reliant Pharmaceuticals Submits New Data to FDA Supporting Use of Omacor(R) (Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters ) With a Statin to Reduce High

Reliant seeks use of Omacor with statins  -  Dec 13, 2006
United Press InternationalThe company said it has applied to the Food and Drug Administration for approval for Omacor -- omega-3-acid ethyl esters -- as an adjunct to diet and statin

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