It’s easy to get lost in the alphabet soup of the omega-3 fatty acid world. Acronyms like EPA, DHA, and DPA represent just a few of the members of the omega-3 family – and even that abbreviated list is enough to give consumers and health practitioners alike a headache. But what do all these omega-3
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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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For Rachel Chambers, triathlons have been a passion for nearly 20 years. When she is not working full time as a dietitian, she is a regular member of Team USA’s triathlon team, competing at the international level. What’s her secret to staying competitive into her 40s? In this May 2016 Customer of the Month story,
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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
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When I started giving lectures about omega-3s for physicians, few health care providers had heard about these molecules. Some doctors thought I was preaching voodoo medicine, while others politely thanked me for sharing the information. Fifteen years later, most Americans have heard about omega-3 and know that it is supposed to be good for your
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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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Choosing a fish oil supplement can be daunting. The shelves in the supplement aisle are lined with a plethora of brands, all claiming to be the best. How can you tell a quality fish oil from a less effective omega-3? Here are three common label claims to be aware of: Omega-3, 6 and 9 Omega-3
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