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Ask the Expert: Omega-3 Fatty Acid

Ask the Expert: Omega-3 Fatty Acid

Dr. Frank Sacks Professor of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health 1. What are omega-3 fatty acids, and why should I make sure to include them in my diet? Omega-3 fatty acids (also known as… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Medicine
L-Proline – Keeps Your Skin, Heart and Joints Young!

L-Proline – Keeps Your Skin, Heart and Joints Young!

Proline is an amino acid, one of the twenty DNA-encoded amino acids.  They are essential amino acids, meaning that they are components which cannot be produced by the body and, therefore, must be obtained from a diet or through supplementation.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Medicine
IBS – No Cure or No Big Pharma Cure?

IBS – No Cure or No Big Pharma Cure?

IMAGINE HAVING A CONDITION with symptoms so severe that you can’t leave the house, yet your doctor calls it a “functional,” or “psychosomatic,” disease — meaning that it’s all in your head. But it’s a very real problem for the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
L-Proline & Your Skin

L-Proline & Your Skin

Today there are an overwhelming number of beauty treatments and regimens on the market. For the average woman, knowing what to focus on or try first can be difficult. One often-overlooked secret to looking younger and healthier — and actually… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Lifestyle
Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Do They Lower Cholesterol?

Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Do They Lower Cholesterol?

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats found in fish, phytoplankton, and in the form of supplements. Polyunsaturated fats, especially EPA and DHA, have a reputation for being heart-friendly fats because they do not promote atherosclerosis associated with causing heart disease.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Medicine, News
The Fountain of Youth – DHA

The Fountain of Youth – DHA

A study published in the November edition of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association suggests that taking docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may improve memory and learning in older adults with mild cognitive impairments. This is promising news for… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Medicine
Natural Type II Diabetes Control

Natural Type II Diabetes Control

Most of us take for granted the luxury of thinking about our favorite meal, then going home and making it. For diabetics, that last meal may be the last time you enjoyed your favorite foods, like brownies or a slice… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Medicine
Essential Fatty Acids – Muscle Fuel!

Essential Fatty Acids – Muscle Fuel!

If you’ve ever swum through supplement research, you’ve surely dipped a toe in the ocean of information surrounding fish oil. This little supplement has made waves, but should you dive headfirst into the fish fry? In a word, yes. In… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Health, Strength Training
Lawsuit claims PCBs found in 10 fish oil supplements; product labeling sought

Lawsuit claims PCBs found in 10 fish oil supplements; product labeling sought

SANTA CRUZ – People buying certain fish oil supplements to get the benefit of omega-3 fatty acids are ingesting chemicals banned in 1979, according to environmental advocates who filed a lawsuit Monday aimed at forcing manufacturers to warn consumers. The… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Fitness, Health, News
Astaxanthin Astounding Health Benefits

Astaxanthin Astounding Health Benefits

Astaxanthin health benefits include an ability to fight inflammation, boost the immune system, and possibly fight cancer. This naturally occurring pigment is in a class of phytonutrients called carotenoids. Beta-carotene, lycopene, and lutein are also carotenoids. The most common sources… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health