It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But, sometimes, I have to confess that the encroaching holidays can feel stressful and exhausting. Especially when I had school-aged children, it seemed that everywhere I turned, there would be a teacher, colleague, babysitter and family member who needed a gift. Concerts, dinner parties, […]
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 on you. The microbiome is currently a hot health topic, receiving plenty of attention for its role in regulating disease. While it’s an exciting frontier […]
I’ve always loved Thanksgiving as a holiday when I take time to reflect and count my blessings. But this Thanksgiving, I am feeling more sentimental than usual. That’s because 2016 marks Omega3 Innovations’ 10th year in business. When Bo and I first launched Omega3 Innovations in 2006, we got a lot confused looks when we […]
A researcher by nature, Christine Currie from Southern California thought she was doing the best for her body with top-of-the-line fish oil capsules. But when her DO told her she was nonetheless deficient in omega-3, Christine started investigating just how much benefit she was getting from her capsules – and researching what might be a […]
Omega-3 represents a family of nutrients that are essential for brain development and good cognitive functioning. In spite of the omega-3 molecules’ physiological importance in the body and brain, research shows that the typical Western diet is highly deficient in omega-3 due to low fatty fish consumption. Making matters worse, the deficiency is exacerbated by […]
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 […]
