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’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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By now, you’ve probably heard that fish oil is extremely beneficial for the heart, especially for those already suffering from heart disease. But did you know that in general, taking fish oil might increase your life expectancy?
According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, heart disease patients with the highest blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids appear to age more slowly than those with the lowest blood levels.
Fish oils have been gaining popularity in recent years due to the health benefits that their active ingredient, Omega-3 fatty acids, have to offer. There are studies that link Omega-3s to a myriad of health benefits, such as prevention of heart disease, an effective anti-depressant, and even weight loss. There are also reports and studies…
The latest European Heart Journal contains a new study about the preventative effects of fish oil on Congestive Heart Failure, a condition that affects around 5 million Americans. US & Swedish researchers tracked the lives and diets of 39,367 Swedish men, aged 45 to 79, from 1998 to 2004. The results of this study? The…
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…
Currently the most e-mailed article on the New York Times Website is one about fish oil being used in Europe after heart attacks, but not in the United States. Every patient in the cardiac care unit at the San Filippo Neri Hospital who survives a heart attack goes home with a prescription for purified fish…
The American Heart Association just released a report about a Japanese study of over 18,000 people that lasted nearly 5 years. The study reports that the use of fish oil in conjuction with statins, a cholesterol-lowering drug, had a greater effect on reducing heart-related maladies than just statins alone. These conditions included: …sudden cardiac death,…
A new article at Forbes.com entitled, Fish Oil Nutrient Boosts Ailing Hearts , discusses two new studies in which the use of fish oil improved Arrhythmia, which is an irregularity in the force or rhythm of the heartbeat. The first study was on people receiving bypass surgery: Following surgery, postoperative atrial fibrillation — a potentially…
A brand-spankin’-new study has been published about the effects of fish oil and soy oil on heart disease, but more specifically, heart rate variability or HRV. HRV testing is “a well-established screening tool used by cardiologists to assess the heart’s electrical system — helping to distinguish healthy heartbeat variations from potentially fatal heart rhythm abnormalities,…
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