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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Fish oil and omega-3. The two words often get tossed around interchangeably. But as you may have guessed, fish oil and omega 3 are not actually the same thing. They stand for specific concepts. For folks who are interested in reaping the health benefits of omega-3s, it’s important to be aware of the differences in […]
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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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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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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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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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When Bo and I attended the CE Sarasota optometry conference last week, we got a lot of questions about a new dry eye study. This particular study, sponsored by PRN, concluded that consuming four PRN-brand softgels daily resulted in a significant improvement in dry eye signs and symptoms (1). For those following the scientific literature […]
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Chocolate for breakfast? Yes, says, JoAnn, who started her son on the Omega Passion chocolate truffles after looking for a high quality, easy-to-swallow omega-3 supplement. In this August 2016 Customer of the Month story, JoAnn shares how Omega Passion helped her son’s focus in school and became an important and tasty part of the whole family’s […]
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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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Last week, I called one of our new customers to see how she’d been doing with her Omega Cure®, our full-spectrum liquid fish oil. “It’s going fine,” she told me. “I’ve been taking it every day. But I’m unsure what makes Omega Cure worth the price, besides the fact that it is supposed to be […]
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