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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…

Test Your Fish Oil At Home

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…

Why I Take Fish Oil

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…

Fish Oil Benefits For Moms: How To Have A Healthier Pregnancy

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…

The Complete Guide To Omega-3 Fats And Your Skin

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…

What Pregnant Moms Need To Know About Fish Oil

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…

Your Guide To Fish Oil Dosage: How Much Should You Really Take?

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…

Fish Oil And Cholesterol: Does It Really Help?

Heart Healthy

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…

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 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…

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…

What is Oxidation?

The answer is related to why our bodies need antioxidants. Ever heard of antioxidants? Of course you have, since every new health product on the market boasts about its antioxidant properties and scientists have been telling us for decades to get more of them. Everything from blueberries to olive oil to green tea are recommended…

Is Your Teen’s Diet Giving Them ADHD?

A western diet is linked to teens with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). At least, that’s what some believe after this recent study conducted at Perth’s Telethon Institute for Child Health Research. The study is likely to pique the curiosity of parents since many children rely on alternative remedies like fish oil for its health benefits….

Fish Oil Boosts Effects of Green Tea on Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study published in Neuroscience Letters suggests that fish oil may increase the positive effects of green tea on Alzheimer’s disease. The research adds to previous work linking the disease to a special amino acid chain (beta-amyloids), and EGCG which is an antioxidant found in green tea. The study was conducted by researchers at…

Omega-3 Diet Reduces Blood Pressure In Young Adults

A new study finds that Omega-3s lower diastolic blood pressure in young people, and shows even greater effects for people who don’t consider themselves fish eaters. High blood pressure is defined by a systolic (that’s the top number) reading greater than 140 and a diastolic (the bottom one) reading greater than 90 mmHg. If you…

Is the BP Gulf Oil Spill Affecting Fish Oil Supplements?

The recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has a lot of Americans worried about the safety of available seafood, especially on the east coast of the country. Sure, it’s easy enough to curb your consumption of fresh shrimp from the bayou… but, what about your fish oil? Is fish oil at risk? Quite…

Why Are Some Women Are Taking Fish Oil?

Heart-health conscious women around the world have been taking fish oil supplements as a result of its well documented effects on cardiovascular health, but some women are asking more from their fish oil: can it help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer? According to The Independent, an online news source, a new research study…

Fish Oil May Treat Depression As Effectively As Prozac

Previous studies have suggested lower levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) specific to the Omega-3s found in fish oil may be involved in mental health conditions like depression. To further explore this link, a team of researchers from Montreal, Canada led by Francois Lesperance devised a study to explore whether fish oil supplements could have…

Study: Combine Omega-3 + Glucosamine For Optimal Joint Health Benefits & Arthritis Treatment

German researchers have discovered that omega-3 in the form of fish oil supplements and glucosamine does more for joint health than glucosamine alone. Findings, which were published in the journal Advances in Therapy, are among the first to involve a glucosamine/omega-3 combination in the treatment of osteoarthritis. This study was funded by Seven Seas, based…

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