Tag: fatty acids

How much omega-3 fish oil daily?
How Much Omega 3 Per Day Should I Take?
Jul 17, 2024
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…
Dr. Martinsen and Dr. Chalmers discussing melatonin and omega-3 at the whiteboard
Omega-3 & Melatonin: Not Just for Better Sleep
Aug 13, 2021
“I don’t need melatonin – I sleep like a log.” That’s what many say when they hear about Omega Restore (a combination of omega-3s, vitamin D3, and melatonin). It’s true…
Omega-3 Abbreviations
EPA, DHA, ALA, DPA: How to Decipher the Omega-3 Alphabet Soup
Dec 31, 2020
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…
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Is Rancid Fish Oil Safe to Consume?
Sep 2, 2019
Think about fish oil. If your gut reaction is “yuck,” you are in good company. Whether it's from remembering Grandma's cod liver oil or taking those horse-pills in the cupboard,…
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The Effects of Fresh Omega-3 on Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression
Jul 19, 2019
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…
CBD oil
Does CBD Oil Need Omega-3 to Work?
Feb 21, 2019
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…
Benefits of omega-3 for anxiety
Omega-3s for Anxiety: Unpacking the Benefits
Dec 3, 2018
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,…
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Microbiome Basics: How to Nurture Your Gut Bacteria
Mar 12, 2018
Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about the microbiome -- you know, the 1.5 kg community of microbes living in and…
Sperm count health omega 3 fatty acids
Want to Improve Sperm Health? Let’s Talk About Diet
Nov 8, 2017
The sperm count in Western men has dropped by 50% since the 1970s, according to a recent report. This is a scary statistic, especially if you are in my boat…