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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…

Read Fish Oil Labels Like A Pro

All fish oil products should clearly list their ingredients and nutritional content in a section that’s labeled as Supplement Facts. Reading this list can be a little overwhelming the first time you see it, but it doesn’t have to be. Before we get started, let’s cover the basics. What are omega-3s anyway? Omega-3s are types…

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…

Omega-3s Reduces Periodontal Diseases In Elderly

Presently, there is an abundance of scientific literature on the positive health benefits resulting from regular supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids. Among the benefits previously noted are: reductions in cholesterol, high blood pressure, decreased risk of stroke, and cardiovascular disease. What is not often studied are potential correlations between omega-3s and dental health. Attempting to…

Omega-3 Fights Mouth Bacteria and Promotes Dental Health

Omega-3s may be good for more than just dental inflammation according to studies from the university of Kentucky. New literature recently published in Molecular Oral Biology reveals that omega-3 fatty acids derived from marine and plant sources appear to be quite effective at fighting bacteria and a wide variety of infectious agents common to the…

Is Fish Oil the Fountain of Youth?

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 Oil: Everything You Wanted to Know

We’ve all heard all the amazing claims that fish oil can improve our health in myriad ways. Thousands of studies have been done on fish oil over the years, and there are many benefits that they report. Here is a quick list of the health benefits that have been most studied and proven for fish…

Omega-6 Levels in Brain Linked to Depression

A new study found that depressed rats had higher levels of Omega-6 fatty acids in their brains. The researchers were surprised: “The finding that in the depressive rats the omega-3 fatty acid levels were not decreased, but arachidonic acid was substantially increased as compared to controls is somewhat unexpected.” Arachidonic acid is a metabolite (or…

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