Men, you may want to stand at attention for this one.
You can now count improved sexual function, increased muscle growth, and even a reduced risk of prostate cancer among fish oil’s many benefits.
But let’s start with the most uncomfortable topic to talk about: sexuality. Erections are really at the core of male…
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About the Company: The CardioTabs brand is one of the few companies to produce a fish oil product that has been “developed by cardiologists”. They have been making nutrition supplements for over 10 years and their products are distributed by Good Things Health. What Makes Them Different: The company sent over two products for us…
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According to a new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, higher doses of omega-3 DHA improve early childhood development. Notice the researchers did not say the supplements were “linked to” early childhood improvements, but instead suggest that improvements are directly caused by DHA-enriched omega-3. That’s a pretty big deal. One of the ways…
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Most people get fed-up with the marketing hype centered around fish oil and omega-3 supplements. Depending on your perspective, choosing a supplement is either super easy or ridiculously complicated. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of brands to choose from. In fact, it’s one of the most frequently asked questions we get. What’s the…
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Most people think omega-3 comes from fish, but that’s not entirely true. It actually comes from tiny algae. The fish eat the algae, you eat the fish, and voila…you get the omega-3s. Until recently, it’s just been too time-consuming and expensive to make omega-3 supplements directly from algae. But Martek seems to have figured it…
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With 1 out of every 5 people in the world suffering from a disease brought on, or made worse, by allergies — pregnant women will want to take note of this study that was recently published in the British Medical Journal because it points to new research suggesting that daily fish oil supplements can decrease…
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A new study shows fish oil benefits for heart health include a significantly reduced risk for irregular heart beats, a condition known as atrial fibrillation or arrhythmia. Background info The American Heart Association reports that around 3 million Americans live with irregular heartbeats, a condition known as Atrial Fibrillation (AF) or Arrhythmia. Not unlike other…
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Studies show fish oil benefits may include relief for over 70 health conditions. Now, researchers have reason to believe these benefits extend to women who strength train. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is based on the understanding that muscle tone and capacity decreases with age (Rodaki, Rodacki, Pereira, Naliwaiko, Coelho,…
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While prostate cancer affects men of ages, little is known about how to successfully treat it. However, it is widely known among scientific communities (like this one) that a diet low in fat and animal products, yet high in omega-3 can help prevent it. That’s why this study from the journal of Cancer Prevention Research…
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Lovaza, formerly Omacor, is a highly refined fish oil product from GlaxoSmithKline that’s available only by prescription for the treatment of high blood triglycerides. The bad news is that Lovaza is an Ethyl Ester, and at a cost of around $70 per capsule per month, it’s extremely expensive. If you were to take 4 capsules…
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Studies Show That Women Who Exercise And Take Fish Oil Have Less Risk For Bone Loss And Inflammation Why do women need fish oil? It’s no surprise that women are at greater risk for developing certain health conditions. Bone loss is one of them. In fact, 1 out of 2 women over the age of…
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All fish oil products should clearly list their ingredients and nutritional content in a section that’s labeled as Supplement Facts. Reading this list can be a little overwhelming the first time you see it, but it doesn’t have to be. Before we get started, let’s cover the basics. What are omega-3s anyway? Omega-3s are types…
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There is a lot of information on the web about fish oil in the natural triglyceride (TG) form versus the ethyl ester (EE) types, but some of this info is misleading. Let’s clear up a few things. For starters, not all fish oil works the same. In fact, studies (like this one) show that fish…
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Everyday, I see some report, study, or article touting all the impressively wonderful health benefits of omega-3 fats. But, that’s not why I personally take fish oil. In my case, I’m young and healthy. I exercise daily, & I generally avoid eating lots of processed crap. Like everyone else reading this blog, I know all…
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Study: Infants Are 24% Healthier When Mothers Take Fish Oil During Pregnancy. Arguably, the only thing better than actually being pregnant is having a healthy pregnancy. A new study published in the international journal on child health and wellness research, Pediatrics, shows that moms might have more influence over their pregnancies than was previously thought…just…
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Great Looking Skin strikes many as a luxury that you’re either born with or not. It’s also pretty hard to ignore. If you could somehow stretch it all out, your skin would cover an area of 22 square feet and accounts for nearly 16% of your total weight. Fortunately, we actually have a lot of…
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The average reader on this site has probably heard that vegetables oils increase inflammation and wreak havoc on your body’s immune system. Usually, people take this seriously — while others simply dismiss this nutritional fact because they aren’t sure what it means or (more likely) wonder if there’s any real science to support this claim….
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Every mother-to-be worries about postpartum depression. A few have probably even wondered if fish oil could help. This specific type of depression usually affects women in the first 3 months following the birth of her child. Symptoms are identical to those observed in traditional depression, but can also include a diminished ability for a mother…
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Who doesn’t want better sex? According to plenty of researchers studying hot issues in sexuality, libido, and orgasms those unhappiest with their sex lives tend to be women. Something like 40% of all women between the ages of 18-59 are believed to have experienced some level of sexual dysfunction manifested as difficulty achieving orgasm, lack…
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The role of fish oil reducing type 2 diabetes risk has researchers scratching their heads this week as omega-3 fatty acids appear to be more closely tied to this condition than previously thought. Of course, this is not the first time a link between fish oil and diabetes has been looked at by researchers. In…
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New research shows omega-3 fatty acids – docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in particular — may play an important role in moderating more than just health conditions specific to the heart, and may have a positive effect on substance abuse and certain mental illnesses. Indiana University School of Medicine researchers just concluded a study investigating the effects…
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Athletes don’t need to consume omega-3 fish oil to continue their hard core training. However, these essential fatty acids may help with the increased physical demands athletes place on their bodies on a day-to-day basis and may even help increase performance. One way to get more omega-3s in your diet is through adding a fish…
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After questions about fish oil benefits, dosage is one of the more popular areas that health conscious consumers want to know more about. If you, yourself, have ever tried to look up the appropriate dosing recommendations for omega-3 supplements, you know it’s not exactly easy to decipher all the facts. Why All The Confusion About…
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Over 100 million Americans have high cholesterol, yet many of these individuals can make simple lifestyle changes to improve these levels. You may have heard that taking fish oil with omega-3s can help, but is that REALLY true? First, let’s talk about some important facts about cholesterol and risk factors. Cholesterol Basics High cholesterol is…
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This guide was designed to be a definitive guide for parents with children who have ADD, or ADHD type symptoms. If you find yourself short on time, I’ve posted a shorter version of this guide here. Introduction Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD occurs in a fairly large subset of school aged children. Over the years,…
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