Can omega-3s prevent heart disease? That’s been one of the key questions in nutrition since Danish researchers Dyerberg and Bang published their first study on omega-3 fatty acids in the early 1970s. Over the following 50 years, the role of omega-3s in heart health has generated an enormous body of research. While earlier studies found […]
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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. […]
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Is there a relationship between taking fish oil and exercise performance? That was our hypothesis when we started giving Wellpride® fish oil to Thoroughbred racehorses nearly two decades ago. The theory held water. Horse trainers reported back that their horses had better endurance and recovered faster after racing. Today, we know a lot more about […]
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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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On a trip to Florida to visit his brother and sister-in-law, Frank Auker of Bloomberg, PA found himself at the Sarasota Farmers Market, sampling Omega Cure® cod liver oil. In spite of having used fish oil capsules for years without seeing much of a difference, Frank decided to give Omega Cure a try. Six weeks […]
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For Rachel Chambers, triathlons have been a passion for nearly 20 years. When she is not working full time as a dietitian, she is a regular member of Team USA’s triathlon team, competing at the international level. What’s her secret to staying competitive into her 40s? In this May 2016 Customer of the Month story, […]
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Two years ago, I was giving a lecture to a cancer support group about omega-3 fatty acids. After my lecture on the benefits of omega-3 for cancer prevention (and as an adjunct to chemotherapy) one of the men came to speak with me. “I’m so inspired,” he said, “I’m going to WalMart this afternoon to […]
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