Omega-3 DHA Improves Periodontal Health
Omega-3 fatty acids are most widely known for their heart and brain benefits. Taking an omega-3 supplement high in EPA and DHA every day can protect against heart disease and…
Omega-3 May Protect Against Coronary Calcification
Heart disease is the number-one cause of death in the United States. Coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as atherosclerosis, is the most common form of heart disease, killing more…
Higher Omega-3 Levels Linked to Preserved Brain Cells
Elderly women with higher omega-3 levels were found to have larger brain volume when compared to women with lower omega-3 levels, according to a new study published in the journal…
Omega-3 Oils Linked to Reduced Risk of Hip Fracture in Post-Menopausal Women
After menopause bone density begins to decrease at a more rapid rate than before menopause. Decreased bone density puts women at risk of developing hip fractures as their bones become…
High Omega-3 Levels Linked to Lower Risk of Death
When it comes to the benefits of a food or nutrient (or even a drug), one of the best indications of efficacy is a reduced risk of death. This makes…
Good Fats, Bad Fats
Although many people consider all fats as bad fats, this simply is not the case. Certain types of fats have been linked to the development of chronic diseases, and other…
Omega-3 DHA Protects Against Harmful Effects of High-Fructose Corn Syrup
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has received a lot of attention over the past couple years in large part because of its ubiquitous presence in the food supply, particularly soda. HFCS…
High Mercury Content Found in Canned Tuna—Children’s #1 Favorite Fish
The largest source of methylmercury—the most toxic form of the heavy metal mercury—obtained through the diet comes from canned tuna. Thirty-two percent of dietary methylmercury, a known neurotoxin, comes from…
Omega-3s and Purpose for a Healthy Brain
Alzheimer’s disease is one form of dementia that gradually worsens over time, affecting memory, thinking, and behavior. The thing about Alzheimer’s that is so difficult is that by the time…
Omega-3s Are at It Again
There is no shortage of research studies on the effects of omega-3 fatty acids. In fact, next to aspirin, omega-3 fatty acids are the most studied ingredients, period. Sources of…