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
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] “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).…
Omega-3 Abbreviations
EPA, DHA, ALA, DPA: How to Decipher the Omega-3 Alphabet Soup
Dec 31, 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]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…
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Is Rancid Fish Oil Safe to Consume?
Sep 2, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]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…
EPA DHA omega-3 supplement pregnancy
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…