If you are already taking fish oil as liquid and not as pills, give yourself a big pat on the back! You’ve clearly done your research, and pay attention to the details. You realize that omega-3 and fish oils can be manufactured in many different ways and the potency will vary dramatically from one product […]
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“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 […]
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From saline eye drop solutions to topical lubricants, Americans spend an astounding $3.8 billion on dry eye symptom relief every year (1). Not only are many of these treatments inconvenient and uncomfortable to apply, but often the results are also disappointing. Current research suggests that chronic inflammation is at the heart of most dry eye […]
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Think about fish oil. If your gut reaction is “yuck,” you are in good company. Whether it’s from remembering Grandma’s cod liver oil or taking those horse-pills in the cupboard, most people believe that a fish oil supplement ought to taste bad. We put up with the unpleasant fish oil smell and taste because…well, it’s […]
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According to the National Center for Health Statistics, fish oil is now the most commonly used non-vitamin, non-mineral supplement in the USA (1). But just as omega-3 fish oil has grown in popularity, so has the misinformation and confusion surrounding this powerful nutrient. Let’s clear up 12 of the most common myths about omega-3 fish […]
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Today, the omega-3 industry is specializing more than ever. On the supermarket shelf, you don’t just find fish oil supplements any longer, but a broad range of products under that main heading, including cod liver, salmon, and even krill oil supplements. While all of these sources contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 […]
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A fish oil manufacturer recently visited our office and gave us two samples of a “super fresh, award-winning” fish oil. She wanted to know if we’d be interested in using the oil in our Omega3 Innovations products. Her lab data showed that the oil had been analyzed by a national company and that the oxidation […]
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It’s no secret that many omega-3 fish oils on the market are rancid. Several independent studies have found that the majority of surveyed omega-3 products have a peroxide value above 5 mEq/kg — the limit of what’s considered “fresh” — long before the official expiration date. And as numerous scientists have discussed, such high oxidation […]
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Omega-3 supplements have taken a publicity hit recently. In March, a much-cited JAMA meta-analysis found that omega-3 supplements provided no significant protection against “major vascular events.” And more recently, a study from the National Institute for Health (NIH) found that omega-3 supplements had no significant benefits for dry eyes compared to an olive oil placebo. […]
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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 […]
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