Many years ago, a senior executive at a petroleum company came to me for his annual health checkup. Slightly overweight, he traveled regularly, didn’t have much time for exercise, and often he ate out. In addition, he smoked a couple of cigarettes daily. Since he was in his late forties, he still hadn’t experienced any […]
You’ve likely heard that eating fatty fish is a good way to get more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids into your diet. And that’s true! But if you’re a fan of fish fry, you may not be getting as much omega-3 as you think. In fact, how you prepare your fish can affect the amount of […]
Here at Omega3 Innovations, we like to mix it up – especially when it comes to taking our omega-3 fish oil. Because our Omega Cure® liquid fish oil is ultra-fresh and has no fishy taste or smell, it’s easy to get mixing in the kitchen. Below, you’ll find a few recipes that deliver a full […]
Reading the newspaper last week, a headline caught my eye: “Dementia-related diseases are causing more deaths than heart attacks in Sweden.” The rest of the article discussed a new study, which showed that dementia-related diseases are increasingly affecting the older Swedish population. Meanwhile, the rate of heart attacks and cancer-related deaths are declining or stagnating. […]
Recently, I decided to take piano lessons again. In my younger years – before medical school – I nearly made piano playing my career. But after two children, a medical practice, and starting a business, I had gotten out of touch with my favorite instrument. “Taking piano lessons will be good for me,” I said […]
It’s confusing. For years, we’ve been told to take our fish oil, since studies have touted the benefits of omega-3 for everything from protecting against cardiovascular disease to reducing joint pains to improving mental health. And then, just last week, came a review from the Journal of the American Medical Association suggesting that omega-3 may […]
Choosing a fish oil supplement can be daunting. The shelves in the supplement aisle are lined with a plethora of brands, all claiming to be the best. How can you tell a quality fish oil from a less effective omega-3? Here are three common label claims to be aware of: Omega-3, 6 and 9 Omega-3 […]
Every morning Bo and I enjoy watching our 11-year-old, four-legged sweetheart fiercely defend his turf, leaping after the chipmunks that scamper in the trees over his head. Thor, part Australian Shepherd and part Husky, has slowed down a bit, but still moves like a two-year-old when it comes to hunting chipmunks and rabbits. We like […]
Every Saturday morning, when we set up our booth at the farmers’ market, we hear the same thing: “I already take omega-3 supplements, but I don’t really feel or see any difference in my health.” With new research studies appearing daily about the benefits of omega-3s for people’s heart, joints, brain, eyes, skin, fertility and […]
In the late 1990s research studies from Norway and the U.S. pointed out that fatty acids from fish, like EPA and DHA, played a crucial role in the neurological development of unborn babies. It is now speculated that these fishy fats can also reduce the risk of allergies (1). The mechanism of action is still […]
