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 to protect against severe COVID-19 infection and death. And many scientists have argued that this affordable “sunshine vitamin” could be key to saving lives. But […]
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 to indulge in chocolate on a daily basis. Most of us have internalized the idea that chocolate should only be eaten occasionally, as a treat. […]
This week, we’re thrilled to launch Omega Passion® – a new breakfast bar that tastes like chocolate walnut fudge and fortifies like a salmon dinner! The Omega Passion bars are our answer to three big questions we’ve been wrestling with for years: 1. How can we help omega-3-deprived Americans get more of these essential fatty […]
Every day, there seems to be a new article about the growing popularity of CBD oil. Some articles speculate on the enormous economic growth that is expected from CBD products over the next few years, while others focus on CBD’s potential for reducing chronic pain and alleviating anxiety. The third type of article comes from […]
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 increase the risk of disease and dying?” The Vitamin B Paradox The letter brought back memories from many years ago when I was investigating the […]
Vitamin D – the fat-soluble vitamin primarily obtained through sun exposure – is getting superstar attention. The beneficial results from recent research and testing of vitamin D are astounding. Originally prescribed only by nutritionists for maintaining bone health and overshadowed by recent health fads like pomegranate juice and the açai berry, recent research suggests vitamin […]