Science

The science behind Zinzino

Video lectures and peer-reviewed research on Omega-3, inflammation, cardiovascular health, saffron, pregnancy and more — organised by topic.

Video lectures

Cardiovascular system

  • (Video) The Importance of the Omega 3/Omega 6 Ratio in Chronic Disease Risk [Functional Forum]

Covid-19 & diabetes

  • (Video, Serbian) Dr sci med Dejan S. Spiroski (cardiologist) — Reduced COVID-19 mortality in people with elevated Omega-3 index
  • The effects of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid co-supplementation on glycemic control and lipid concentrations in patients with gestational diabetes

Nervous system & cognitive function

  • Cognitive and physiological effects of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in healthy subjects
  • affron, a standardised saffron extract (Crocus sativus L.) for the treatment of youth anxiety and depressive symptoms — randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
  • affron, a novel saffron extract improves mood in healthy adults over 4 weeks — double-blind, parallel, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
  • Sleep Enhancement by Saffron Extract affron in Randomized Control Trial
  • Efficacy of a standardised saffron extract (affron) as an add-on to antidepressant medication for persistent depressive symptoms
  • Evidence of the Positive Effects of Saffron on the Brain
  • Efficacy of curcumin, and a saffron/curcumin combination for the treatment of major depression

Nutrition topics & obesity

  • Higher omega-3 index is associated with increased insulin sensitivity and more favourable metabolic profile in middle-aged overweight men
  • An increase in the Omega-6/Omega-3 fatty acid ratio increases the risk for obesity
  • Nordic Nutrition Recommendations
  • Strength of evidence on lifestyle factors and risk of developing cardiovascular diseases

Pregnancy

  • Omega-3 fatty acid addition during pregnancy
  • Omega-3 fatty acids to prevent preterm birth: Australian pregnant women's preterm birth awareness and intentions to increase omega-3 fatty acid intake
  • Maternal supplementation with very-long-chain n-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and lactation augments children's IQ at 4 years of age
  • Marine oil supplementation to improve pregnancy outcomes
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation During Pregnancy
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Major Depressive Disorder During Pregnancy
  • Fish Oil-Derived Fatty Acids in Pregnancy and Wheeze and Asthma in Offspring
  • Vitamins C and E to prevent complications of pregnancy-associated hypertension
  • Maternal plasma n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids during pregnancy and features of fetal health
  • Maternal vitamin D status during pregnancy and child outcomes

Children & sport

  • Baker's Yeast Beta-Glucan Decreases Episodes of Common Childhood Illness in 1 to 4 Year Old Children during Cold Season in China
  • Fish oil, polyphenols and physical performance
  • Preventative Health at Lillestrøm Sports Club (LSK)

Dried blood spot testing

  • Measurement of the Omega-3 Index in Dried Blood Spots
  • A method for the direct evaluation of the fatty acid status in a drop of blood from a fingertip in humans