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Why do I need to use the Omega-3 Supplement Calculator? Many people may think they are getting enough omega-3s because they eat fish occasionally and take something that looks like a...

What should follow this change in the food supply is a drop in cardiovascular disease… which is exactly what researchers have published in JAMA this month.

Increasing a pregnant woman’s blood omega-3 levels may reduce their child’s risk of developing asthma, according to a new study from Denmark.

Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids improve brain function and may help in the prevention of cognitive decline. Start supporting your brain today.

After someone has had a heart attack, some of their heart tissue has been damaged or is dead (“myocardial infarct”). The ability for the heart to “remodel” itself in order...

Bipolar disorder is a disorder of the brain that is characterized by periods of depression and mania. Like many brain-related diseases such as depression and ADHD, there is a hypothesis...

This new paper by Stark et al. attempted to estimate worldwide omega-3 status by extrapolation from published data derived from multiple sample types.

Between mobile phones, tablets, and the increasing number of jobs that require people to sit at a computer all day long, research is showing that “screen-related” eye problems are becoming...

Loss of muscle mass in aging is a natural process but also leads to some of the worst aspects of aging such as the loss of independence due to falling...

We usually blame the seemingly increasing prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) of children in school on lack of exercise, too much technology, lack of structure, environmental pollutants, or even...

Selecting the right omega-3 supplement can be challenging with so many options available. To ensure you choose the best omega-3 supplement for your needs, consider these key points: Key Factors...

A study published last month in the September edition of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings showed that when it comes to omega-3s and heart health, more is definitely better.