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Fish Oil Vs. Cholesterol Medication: She Chose Omega Cure

After using three bottles of Omega Cure®, Irene Biancotti saw her cholesterol levels drop. But it wasn’t until she replaced Omega Cure with krill oil capsules during one trip that Irene noticed the significant difference Omega Cure was making for her body. In this March 2016 Customer of the Month story, Irene explains why she’ll […]

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How the New York Times Is Right and Wrong about Fish Oil Supplements

Finally, the media is making a stink about rancid fish oil. And it’s about time. Yesterday, the New York Times, in collaboration with Frontline, aired a segment addressing the rampant rancidity issues in the fish oil industry. For those in the know, this is not exactly news. After all, it’s been seven years since Norwegian […]

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After 20 Years on Lipitor, He Shocked His Doctor with a Fishy Solution

Buddy Odom started taking Omega Cure fish oil to maintain his general good health and protect his joints. But it was the omega-3 fish oil’s effect on his triglyceride levels that ultimately shocked both him and his doctor. In this October 2015 Customer of the Month story, Buddy shares how his triglyceride levels dropped into […]

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Stop Talking About Omega-3

Two years ago, I was giving a lecture to a cancer support group about omega-3 fatty acids. After my lecture on the benefits of omega-3 for cancer prevention (and as an adjunct to chemotherapy) one of the men came to speak with me. “I’m so inspired,” he said, “I’m going to WalMart this afternoon to […]

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Could Multivitamins be a Threat to Your Health?

Some time ago, I received a letter from an old patient of mine. He asked, “Is it true what research reports from Denmark are saying ? Does taking particular vitamins increase the risk of disease and dying?” The Vitamin B Paradox The letter brought back memories from many years ago when I was investigating the […]

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What Your Cholesterol & Triglyceride Numbers Say About Your Lifestyle

Many years ago, a senior executive at a petroleum company came to me for his annual health checkup. Slightly overweight, he traveled regularly, didn’t have much time for exercise, and often he ate out. In addition, he smoked a couple of cigarettes daily. Since he was in his late forties, he still hadn’t experienced any […]

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Taking Omega-3 Fish Oil Is Like Practicing Piano

Recently, I decided to take piano lessons again. In my younger years – before medical school – I nearly made piano playing my career. But after two children, a medical practice, and starting a business, I had gotten out of touch with my favorite instrument. “Taking piano lessons will be good for me,” I said […]

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Omega-3 Research on Cardiovascular Events Doesn’t Measure Up

It’s confusing. For years, we’ve been told to take our fish oil, since studies have touted the benefits of omega-3 for everything from protecting against cardiovascular disease to reducing joint pains to improving mental health. And then, just last week, came a review from the Journal of the American Medical Association suggesting that omega-3 may […]

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