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09/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Prevent allergies before birth: Taking fish oil while pregnant found to reduce allergies in children

Children whose mothers took fish oil during pregnancy have less risk of having some types of allergies, according to a study. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). It was the largest in the world to observe the effects that omega-3 fatty […]

09/03/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Researchers CONFIRM: Natural omega-3 fatty acids prevent Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is currently the sixth leading cause of death for Americans. It’s a devastating brain disease that impacts memory, behavior, and thinking, and although its growing prevalence has spurred a rise in research into the illness, there remains no cure. For now, the best thing you can do if you are concerned about Alzheimer’s […]

09/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

More than just brain food: High DHA fish oils found to boost your immunity

Fish oil supplements are popular for a reason. They are full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for your overall health. According to a study, aside from boosting brain health, taking fish oil with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) daily can “support a healthy immune response in middle-aged obese adults.” How the study was done AlaskOmega, a […]

08/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook

DHA supports liver health in people who eat a poor diet

If your bad diet or excess weight is causing problems for your liver, consider increasing your intake of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). An article on Natural Health 365 states that the omega-3 fatty acid can help mitigate the worst effects of liver damage, up to and including full-fledged liver disease. Researchers are still working to develop […]

04/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Heart study finds that omega-3 intake cuts your overall risk of death by a THIRD

According to a heart study, the omega-3 index could be used as a biomarker for overall risk of death and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology, found that the risk of death was reduced by about a third in people who had the highest omega-3 index, compared with those […]

04/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: Consuming foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids cuts your risk of death by 33%

Consumption of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids reduces the risk of death from any cause by approximately 33 percent, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology. The study also found that blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are a better indicator of death risk from any cause than cholesterol. The […]

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