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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,…

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…

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…

Why Do Vegetable Oils Increase Inflammation?

Marshall, Brittany, and I have all been known to say 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…

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…

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…

Is Fish Oil America’s Next Top Super Supplement?

For years now, you may have been trying to eat more fish or even take supplements, since you know about fish oil’s heart healthy benefits. You may have even heard about fish oil’s role as brain food. Is fish oil all powerful? What’s the science behind it? Omega 3 through 9 Fish oil has risen…

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…

8 Fish Oil Benefits Proven By Research

A plethora of research indicates that, not only are fish oil benefits numerous, some of them are really quite extraordinary! It seems like new studies are being published every day, as scientists and doctors learn more and more about how and why it is so beneficial. The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are…

Omega 3 Fish Oil: What Is It, and What Are The Benefits?

Omega-3 fish oil has been shown in many studies to help with a variety of conditions. ADHD, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Depression, High Cholesterol, Heart Disease — the list goes on and on. The reason it’s so useful is because omega-3s EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaeonic acid) from omega-3 fish oil are precursors to anti-inflammatory chemicals…

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