Fish oil is a great source of the omega-3 fatty acids we all need for good health. It’s also highly perishable. Consuming rancid fish oil can have negative health implications. Not to mention, it’s highly unpleasant in both taste and smell! That’s why, if you’re investing in a high-quality, fresh fish oil supplement, it’s important
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Omega-3 fish oil certainly has a reputation for delivering a plethora of incredible benefits. And it’s true! Omega-3 fatty acids have been studied for a broad range of health conditions. These include mental health, joint health, fertility, cardiovascular health, skin health, and even hair growth, to name a few. Omega-3s cannot be produced by the
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By now you’ve probably heard of the many benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for a variety of bodily functions. As more research is done on the impact this nutrient has on our health, it’s incredible just how many parts of our bodies it affects. Another emerging area of study is now focusing on omega-3 fish
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How does nutrition impact COVID-19? That’s a question many people have pondered since the pandemic reared its ugly head in 2020. Two years later, the topic is just as relevant. Experts agree that COVID-19 will likely be with us for years to come. And be it COVID-19 or other diseases, the world needs more ways
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As a public health nurse in the 1960s, my mother cared for many unwed, pregnant teenagers. As I was growing up, she gave me the impression that “just looking at a boy” would land me in the same boat. My attitude changed in medical school while I was working at a fertility clinic. During this
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I nearly choked when I read the research: Over 95% of American children don’t get enough omega-3s, according to a study published in May 2021 [1, 2]. These low levels are concerning. Omega-3 fatty acids are important for every cell in the body. And for children especially, omega-3s are vital for healthy brain development. For
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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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In 1937, surgeon M. B. Daver noticed something odd while using cod liver oil to treat burns and pus-filled sores. “Crude” cod liver oil helped his patients heal quickly. But refined cod liver oil did not have the same wound healing benefits. Did the refining process destroy the properties that made cod liver oil effective,
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If you pop a daily fish oil capsule – or drink a teaspoon of cod liver oil most mornings – it can be tempting to think you’re all set in the omega-3 department. But research tells a different story: 4 out of 5 supplement users have low omega-3 levels (1). Consuming enough omega-3s is associated
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Muscle wasting. It’s a nasty phenomenon that scares many of us over the age of 40 – especially when we stand naked in front of the mirror! Known more formally as sarcopenia, muscle wasting is a major issue. As many as 25-45% of older adults in the United States suffer from problematic loss of muscle
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