Research That Matters
Research is near and dear to my heart. Both when I design supplement formulations as well as when I educate through books and talks, I pride myself on making sure…
Fish Intake Linked to Better Antidepressant Response
The mental health benefits of high fish intake are well known, particularly when it comes to fatty fish high in the omega-3s EPA and DHA. For this reason, some researchers…
Diet & Sleep Habits Linked to Inflammation – 4 Important Diet Tips
Clinical studies continue to link chronic, low-grade inflammation—also known as silent inflammation—with a growing number of health conditions and diseases. Because it can be present without being felt, this type…
Omega-3s May Protect Against Heart Failure
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart becomes unable to pump blood throughout the body and is most commonly the result of coronary heart disease (narrowing of the…
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…
Recent Omega-3 Studies Miss the Mark
Mainstream medicine has failed us yet again. The recent paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association1 that attempts to discount the ability of omega-3s to lower heart…
Omega-3 Fish Oil Protects Against the Harms of Air Pollution
Here I am blogging about the benefits of omega-3s again. It seems that every week more research is published on the health protecting effects of omega-3s. This week is no…
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…
Omega-3 DHA Counteracts the Harmful Effects of Sugar
It is no secret that sugar is unhealthy. From high blood sugar to diabetes and heart disease, a diet high in sugar has far-reaching effects. But did you know…
Omega-3s and Irregular Heart Beat
Omega-3 fatty acids are known for their heart-health benefits. From the reduction of triglyceride levels, balance of inflammation, and prevention of coronary events in people with heart disease to…