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Dr. Martinsen and Dr. Chalmers discussing melatonin and omega-3 at the whiteboard

Omega-3 & Melatonin: Not Just for Better Sleep

Published by Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD
Categories Brain Health, Cancer, Freshness, Omega-3, Sleep
Tags aging, chronic inflammation, DHA, EPA, fatty acids, melatonin, Omega Restore, oxidative stress
4 years ago

“I don’t need melatonin – I sleep like a log.” That’s what many say when they hear about Omega Restore (a combination of omega-3s, vitamin D3, and melatonin). It’s true that melatonin influences our sleep and helps regulate our circadian rhythm. But melatonin’s effects extend far beyond getting a good night’s rest. Today, melatonin is […]

13 August

Rancid fish oil capsules prostate cancer risk

Is There a Link Between Rancid Fish Oil and Prostate Cancer?

Published by Bo Martinsen, MD
Categories Cancer, Freshness, Omega-3
Tags cancer, DHA, EPA, fresh fish oil, Omega Cure, omega-3 fish oil, omega-3 supplements, prostate health
7 years ago

In 2013, a study from Ohio State University found that men with the highest amount of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood also had the highest risk of getting prostate cancer. The national media craze that ensued created a lot of worry about fish oil. And five years later, we still get questions about whether […]

19 January

Can Omega-3, Melatonin, & Vitamin D3 Fight Bone Density Loss?

Published by Bo Martinsen, MD
Categories Bone Health, Cancer, Omega-3, Sleep
Tags chronic inflammation, cod liver oil, melatonin, Omega Cure, Omega Restore, osteoporosis, vitamin-D
7 years ago

How does our Omega Cure® fish oil impact people at risk for osteoporosis? It was a question I had admittedly not paid too much attention to until a few months ago when one of our customers, Judith, visited me with a report from the spine center. Judith and I had spoken one year earlier. At […]

12 December

breast cancer survivors advocates smiling healthy

Living a Healthier Life with Breast Cancer: Karen’s Story

Published by Bo Martinsen, MD
Categories Cancer
Tags breast cancer, DHA, dry eyes, joint pain, melatonin, Omega Cure, Omega Restore, omega-3 dose, omega-3 supplements, omega-6
8 years ago

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time to reflect on these statistics, provided by the American Cancer Society: – Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. – More than 250,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2017. – Over 40,000 women will die […]

5 October

Omega Cure with Melatonin: Increasing Efficacy of Cancer Treatment?

Published by Bo Martinsen, MD
Categories Cancer
Tags chemotherapy, melatonin, Omega Cure, omega-3 dose, weight loss
8 years ago

In March, I got a phone call from one of our longtime customers. She explained that she was calling on behalf of a friend, Patti, who had just been diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer. The cancer was very aggressive and had quickly spread to the liver, lymph nodes and lungs. One of the lumps […]

17 June

What Bacon & Rancid Fish Oil Have In Common: Oxidized Fats

Published by Bo Martinsen, MD
Categories Cancer, Freshness, Omega-3
Tags cod liver oil, fresh fish oil, processed meats, rancid fish oil
10 years ago

In 2015, the World Health Organization issued a warning that eating processed meats like hot dogs and bacon would increase the risk of some cancers and that red meat may similarly be harmful. The story made national headlines despite the fact that the news was hardly a surprise to health-conscientious consumers. The same foods have […]

28 October

prevent sunburn cancer with omega 3 fish oil

Can Omega-3s Help Prevent Sunburns and Skin Cancer?

Published by Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD
Categories Cancer, Omega-3
Tags ALA, EPA, Omega Cure Extra Strength, omega-3 fish oil, skin cancer, skin health, skin inflammation, ultraviolet light injury
10 years ago

It’s that time of year again. The time when we fling off our winter clothes and wiggle into skimpy bathing suits. The time when we picnic, swim, and expose large areas of naked skin in the effort to amp up our vitamin D intake. And yes, it’s the time of year when we say hello […]

23 June

Full-Spectrum Fish Oil: Why It Matters to Omega-3 Consumers

Published by Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD
Categories Cancer, Full-Spectrum Fish Oil, Omega-3
Tags concentrated omega-3 supplements, DHA, EPA, fatty acids, Omega Cure, omega-3 fish oil, omega-3 supplements
12 years ago

This morning, as I was out for my daily trip with my walking partner, I couldn’t help sounding like a broken record as I once again touted the benefits of Omega Cure®. The subject: the latest exciting findings on omega-3 fish oil and cancer prevention. Only the night before, I’d run across the results of […]

28 June