Is Fermented Cod Liver Oil a Safe Supplement?
I’ve been a proponent of fermented foods for years. I’ve made my own kombucha tea in the kitchen and served miso soup for breakfast — much to my children’s chagrin. Like many, I got started on the fermented food kick because of my interest in their numerous health benefits. Many believe that the microorganisms which […]
Read More...10 Omega-3 Related Things I’m Grateful for This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Growing up as the daughter of a Presbyterian minister, Thanksgiving was the most low-key, low-stress celebration of the holiday season for my family. Years later, I still consider it such. Maybe it’s because Thanksgiving remains less commercial than the rest of the holidays. You get to spend time […]
Read More...Could Multivitamins be a Threat to Your Health?
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 […]
Read More...Full-Spectrum Fish Oil: Why It Matters to Omega-3 Consumers
This morning, as I was out for my daily trip with my walking partner, I couldn’t help sounding like a broken record as I once again touted the benefits of Omega Cure®. The subject: the latest exciting findings on omega-3 fish oil and cancer prevention. Only the night before, I’d run across the results of […]
Read More...Full-Spectrum Fish Oil: Why It Matters to Omega-3 Consumers
When we first started producing Omega Cure® liquid fish oil in 2006, few people recognized the term “full-spectrum.” What was the ‘spectrum,’ they would ask. What was our Omega Cure ‘full’ of, compared to other omega-3 oils? Weren’t all fish oils essentially alike? Up until that point, few people — including omega-3 insiders and nutrition […]
Read More...What Your Cholesterol & Triglyceride Numbers Say About Your Lifestyle
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 […]
Read More...3 Fun and Healthy Recipes to Try with Omega-3 Fish Oil
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 […]
Read More...Taking Omega-3 Fish Oil Is Like Practicing Piano
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 […]
Read More...Pharmacy Aisle Confusion: Three Misleading Claims on Fish Oil Labels
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 […]
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