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Is this omega-3 supplement any good? A 5 Minute Checklist

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…

Fish Oil Supplements During Pregnancy Can Dramatically Reduce Infant’s Eczema & Egg Allergy Risk

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…

Fish Oil Ingredient has “Pretty Big Effect” on Heart Health, says Researcher

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…

Fish Oil Benefits For Strength Training Women: Study

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,…

Fish Oil + Diet Slows Prostate Cancer

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…

Women Need Fish Oil Plus Exercise For Optimal Bone Health

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…

What Is Eicosapentaenoic Acid, or EPA?

EPA molecule

Over the past few years, research documenting the relationship between essential fatty acids (EFAs) and health has exploded. Many people now know that the 12 kinds of omega-3s are perhaps the most important of these EFAs, and as a result have received a great deal of attention for their wide ranging health effects. Having said…

ADHD Basics: How Fish Oil Can Help

Hyperactivity

ADHD is pretty common in school-aged kids. Lots of scientists think there might be some relationship between this condition and an omega-3 deficiency. This is scary stuff! Let’s take a closer look at ADHD and see how diet and nutrition might play a role in developing this condition. What are the symptoms? ADHD stands for…

Fish Oil Supplements for Autism

Fish Oil for Autism

A Guide for Using Fish Oil as a Treatment for Autism Introduction The prevalence of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) such as autism and Asperger’s syndrome (ASP) has increased dramatically over the past 10 years and may now affect as many as 6 out of every 1000 children under the age of 5 years. There is…

Fish Oil for Pets

Fish Oil for Pets

A lot of people are familiar with fish oil supplements because they, themselves, take them. It’s only natural then for pet owners to wonder if some of the same positive 8 fish oil benefits that work for them will work for their pets, too. This post will review some of the existing research, and see…

Study Shows Fish Oil Cure For Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer

I just saw this article, “A Cure To Lung Cancer May Be In Fish Oil” (you can read it here) and just couldn’t help but share it. It’s about a study was first published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer. The full study is not available as free text online, but a quick google scholar…

The Silent Inflammation Profile (SIP) Test Measures AA:EPA Ratio

What’s The SIP Test, Anyway? SIP stands for Silent Inflammation Profile. It’s a blood test you can have your doctor order, or in some cases, even buy online. Put simply – the test tells you if your omega-3 ratio is good or bad. It tells you exactly how “silent inflammation” is in your body based…

How Eicosanoids Work

Virus in blood - Scanning Electron Microscopy stylised

What Are Eicosanoids? Eicosanoids are sorta like hormones, in that they act like little messengers telling your body what to do and how to do it. Unlike hormones, though, there is no organ in your body that secretes them. They’re actually released when you eat certain types of foods. Eicosanoids Pretty Much Run The Show…

Omega-3 Effects On Cancer

Omega-3s for Cancer

Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids are more commonly used to treat high cholesterol, or triglycerides. However, several recent studies have shown that fish oil supplements may also be helpful in the treatment of certain cancers. I’ve reviewed the most compelling findings from cancer treatment and prevention studies for you below. Breast Cancer. Women who…

Fish Oil for Weight Loss: Why You Should Consider These 3 Factors

Diet and exercise

At first, taking fish oil for weight loss might seem a little weird. However, studies show that fish oil can actually help with three factors commonly associated with weight loss. Understanding these factors can help you make smarter decisions when it comes to weight loss. Let’s see what they are. Weight Loss Is Often Associated…

Some Fish Oil Works Better Than Others

Some Fish Oil is Better than Others

A new study has found that certain types of omega-3 fish oil supplements work more efficiently than others. The study, published in Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Essential Fatty Acids, revealed synthetic fish oil supplements which had been converted back to a triglyceride form work up to 50% better than other products currently on the market. According…

What is DHA, or Docosahexaeonic Acid?

DHA Molecule

Overview Your brain uses two types of fatty acids to build new cells. One of them is omega-3, the other is omega-6, together they are “essential” for the brain to function and so are referred to as essential fatty acids, or EFAs. In this guide, we will focus on omega-3s , however, you must first…

What Is Alpha-Linoleic Acid, Or ALA?

ALA Molecule

A Guide to Evaluating ALA as a Vegetarian Source of Omega-3 Overview Alpha-Linoleic Acid – better known as (ALA) – is one type of omega-3 essential fatty acid. It is considered “essential” because your body cannot produce it on its own, and thus has to obtain it through dietary means in order to function properly….

Fish Oil For Kids

Fish Oil for Kids

We’ve seen the studies and read the headlines telling us that fish oil is good for our overall health. We know that the omega-3s in fish oil help reduce inflammation, the number one cause of most preventable conditions. And we definitely understand the importance of only taking high-quality supplements to avoid harmful toxins and pollutions,…

Why You Should Be Taking Fish Oil For Your Arthritis

Grandfather posing with grandchildren

Arthritis is a condition involving regular or silent inflammation in your joints. Milder cases are annoying because they cause stiffness and pain that’s difficult to treat. Whereas more severe cases can be debilitating and even prevent you from doing the everyday things you enjoy or need to do in order to take care of yourself….

What is Deep Sea Fish Oil and Should You Buy It?

Deep Sea Fish Oil

As the science and health community continues to study and learn more and more about fish oil benefits, it seems that we’re hearing about fish oil in the news and seeing new products pop up constantly. One of the terms you may have seen describing fish oil is “deep sea fish oil”. So what exactly…

Consumer Reports Votes ‘Yes’ on Fish Oil

Consumer Reports

According to Consumer Reports, fish oil is good for most individuals and are likely effective for treating certain conditions! The omega-3s found in fish oil supplements include EPA, DHA, and other polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). These ingredients have been shown to be effective at treating high triglyceride levels and are “likely effective for decreasing the…

7 Omega-3 Foods: What Can You Eat to Get Omega-3s?

Medicinal Herbs, Spices, Seeds

While omega-3 supplements such as fish oil have become extremely popular in recent years, many people naturally are interested in obtaining their nutrients from food rather than supplements. They believe, perhaps rightly so, that nutrients in their natural form have not undergone processing that could affect their quality and potency. This is especially true with…

What Foods Have Omega-3s?

Types of Omega-3s

I know very few people think fish oil is a miracle from God. You know this, too. Like me, you probably just want to do the best you can. You want to eat less of the junk food that’s bad for you, and more of the ‘super foods’ that are actually good for you. Unfortunately,…

How Taking Fish Oil Can Improve Your Skin

Fish Oil Improving Your Skin

Everybody knows fish oil is good for the heart. In fact, the reason you probably started taking fish oil in the first place was because it lowers cholesterol, improves circulation, and reduces the risk of heart disease. However,  very few people know that fish oil is good for your skin, too. But there really is…

7 Fish Oil Tips for Brilliant Women

Fish Oil for Women

That’s more than an eye-catching title, ladies…you know that fish oil packs a healthy punch, but you probably didn’t know about the fish oil benefits that are specifically related to women. 1. Improves brain health Yes – brain health is one of them! DHA, one of the major omega-3s in fish oil, helps grow your…

What is Silent Inflammation?

Silent Inflammation

Inflammation is just your body’s response to a real or imagined threat. There are two types: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is necessary for your body to protect itself. A good way to understand this type of inflammation, without getting too technical or science-y, is to think about a splinter. When you get a splinter,…

5 Ways To Improve Heart Health With Fish Oil

What’s the second reason you started taking fish oil, after general health reasons? If you said you wanted to improve your heart health, you’re not alone! In fact, this the number one reason most people get turned on to taking fish oil. 1. Manage Your Cholesterol Levels If your doctor has told you to start…

How Fish Oil Helps With Breast Cancer

According to the National Cancer Institute, nearly 40, 000 women have died from breast cancer this year alone. This type of cancer affects both men and women each year, although it is fairly rare in men. This post will talk a little bit about what you should know about breast cancer, and discuss how taking…

How Fish Oil Helps Depression

So many people think that the only way to deal with depression is through prescription drugs. Still others think that it’s just something you need to learn to live with. Yet, current research points to omega-3 dietary requirements that play a big part in mood disorders, including chronic and severe depression. Put more clearly, if…

Is Fish Oil Just A Modern Day Snake Oil?

Generally speaking, the merits of omega-3 are not the subject of controversy. Nevertheless, a few people still believe a link between supplements and health benefits has not yet been convincingly proven. As a matter of fact, I just read a blog post on this very topic. Using Lovaza as a scapegoat, the author tries to…

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