When we first launched Omega Cure® liquid cod liver oil in 2006, customers started reporting greater benefits than we anticipated based on research studies. Why did this oil seem to be so potent compared to other omega-3 supplements, we wondered? We thought the answer boiled down to 3 main points: The dose we recommended, the […]
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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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I admit it. It’s hard for me to see my husband stretched out in the backyard on a lounge chair in his altogether, taking a 20-minute sunbath, when I thought he said he was going to clean out the garage. I really can’t complain though. After all, he’s loading up on the wonderful sunshine vitamin […]
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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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Back when my daughter was in middle school, my husband Bo and I gave a lecture to her science class about how omega-3s work in the body. To my then 12-year-old daughter’s embarrassment, we didn’t shy away from mentioning how these fatty acids influence fertility and pregnancy. Over a decade later, a flood of new […]
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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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We’ve heard a lot of concerns about the sustainability of omega-3 fish oil supplements, especially recently. Does the manufacturing of fish oil supplements deplete the ocean’s resources? And what will happen if the demand for fish oil increases, as projected? People are right to be concerned about purchasing sustainable fish, since overfishing is a big […]
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Whether it’s work deadlines or perfect parenting expectations, managing anxiety in today’s society can be overwhelming. In fact, nearly 20% of Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder. Recent studies, however, have determined that natural supplements for anxiety – like omega-3 fish oil – may help manage symptoms, depending on the dose and quality. What Are […]
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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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