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Fish Oil And Cholesterol: Does It Really Help?

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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…

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…

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…

Fish Oil Improves High Blood Pressure For Overweight Teens

Recent studies suggest that kids taking fish oil supplements may see a reduction in blood pressure, in addition to longer lasting heart healthy benefits. A growing body of research has shown that fish oil is linked to reducing blood pressure and cholesterol in adults, but do the same results appear in kids? In a study…

Omega-3 Deficiency the 8th Leading Cause of Death in US, says Harvard and CDC

A new study from Harvard University in conjunction with the Center for Disease Control found that Omega-3 deficiency causes 96,000 deaths every year, making it the 8th leading cause of death!

Andrew Shao, PhD, vice president of scientific & regulatory affairs at the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), had this to say:

I think this analysis reinforces the long-held notion that the diet has a tremendously powerful impact on health and longevity and that the consumption of omega-3s (along with fruits and veggies) by Americans is far from adequate.

BREAKING: Omega-3 Better than Cholesterol Medication for Chronic Heart Failure!

There is now a breakthrough treatment available for those suffering from Chronic Heart Failure, and no, it doesn’t come from a drug company. What is Chronic Heart Failure? Chronic heart failure is a condition that occurs when the heart becomes enlarged and cannot pump blood efficiently around the body. Omega-3 fish oil has proven in…

Fish Oil Cholesterol: Omega-3 Increases Good Cholesterol in Diabetics

A study out of Denmark on the effects of fish oil on the blood chemistry of diabetics found that fish oil supplements increased the amount of “good” cholesterol and decreased the amount of fatty substances in their blood: Their study of 42 adults found that those who took a supplement with 4 grams (g) of…

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