Tag: cardiovascular health

Does Taking Fish Oil Lower Cholesterol?
Jan 26, 2023
Many people believe that incorporating omega-3s into their diet will solve their cholesterol woes. But the truth is much more nuanced; it's not as simple as taking a daily fish…

Vitamin D and COVID-19: Up to the Minute
Mar 15, 2022
Vitamin D has made headlines many times these last few years of the pandemic. The excitement surrounding vitamin D makes sense. Studies show that having healthy vitamin D levels seems…

Omega-3s Are Good for the Heart, According to Landmark Meta-Analysis
Oct 29, 2020
Can omega-3s prevent heart disease? That’s been one of the key questions in nutrition since Danish researchers Dyerberg and Bang published their first study on omega-3 fatty acids in the…

The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate for Breakfast
May 13, 2020
For the past two years, I’ve started every morning with two chocolate Omega Passion® bars and a strong cup of coffee. It sounds strange, I realize, for an old doctor…

11 Things I’m Feeling Grateful for Right Now
Mar 20, 2020
Hospitals are overwhelmed, businesses are struggling to stay afloat, countries are closing their borders, and my daughter is on a “being grateful” kick! Every time I say something negative, she…

Could the Omega-3 Index Be More Important than Cholesterol?
Apr 30, 2019
Last year, Bo and I attended the ISSFAL Conference, a biannual event that gathers omega-3 researchers from all over the world to join scientists from American universities like Harvard, Stanford,…
Could Multivitamins be a Threat to Your Health?
Dec 23, 2013
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…
Omega-3 Research on Cardiovascular Events Doesn’t Measure Up
Sep 20, 2012
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…