More and more it is becoming apparent how important omega-3 fatty acids are to health. But is it really necessary to supplement?
First you have to understand that supplementing with Omega-3 fatty acids does not give you “extra” of these beneficial fats. In fact, most supplementation recommendations probably give most people the minimum they need to [...]
There are 3 main types of omega-3 fatty acids: Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA). They are considered essential as they are not produced by the body and therefore must be derived from food. It is of the upmost importance for people to have a rich dietary intake of omega-3. Omega-3s [...]
If you have heart disease or any health condition such as high cholesterol or high triglycerides, you may have started feeling a little apprehensive as you see the holiday season approaching. You are fully aware that plenty of sweets, cookies, pies, cakes and the like are going to be around during the next few weeks [...]
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Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids for the human body. Though they are essential for the human body our bodies can not produce them. Omega-3 fatty acids must be consumed through eating foods rich in omegas. Some of the foods that have Omega-3 are fish, algue, krill, certain plants, and nut oils. Omega-3 fatty [...]
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The benefits of Omega 3 EPA DHA fish oil to our health is the single most important discovery of the last fifty years. The lack of fish in our diets replaced with an over-abundance of Omega 6 plant oils ALA, such as flaxseed oil, soybean, vegetable has created a health epidemic in America. From chronic [...]
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