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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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A California environmental group is suing several producers of popular fish oil products for excessive contamination in their fish oils. The group, Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation, found that fish oil supplements from CVS Pharmacy, Nature Made, Rite Aid, GNC, Solgar, Twinlab, Now Health, Omega Protein and Pharmavite contained excessive levels of PCBs. California law requires that consumers…
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Nordic Naturals might be one of the most well-known fish oil brands in the U.S. Like Carlson’s, they’ve managed to find their way into many national health food stores like Whole Foods. However, unlike Carlson’s Fish Oil, their fish oils have much higher quality standards. An Omega-3 Fish Oil Product For Every Purpose With over…
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Innumerable studies in recent years have underscored the importance of omega-3s for health. Our bodies cannot manufacture omega-3s, so we must get them in our diet. The most common way that people consume omega-3 is by eating fish (read about other sources here). However, this guide will explain the problems with deriving omega 3 fatty…
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A recent article in Oregon’s Mail Tribune reviews several studies regarding the benefits of fish oil and then speculates about the likelihood of manufacturers using it as an additive in all kinds of foods, including ice cream! The article does a good job of summarizing the science as well as numerous fish oil benefits: The…
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