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Why Omega-3 Is Essential During the Summer Months

July 21, 2025

When we think of summer wellness, sunscreen, hydration, and light meals often come to mind. But one crucial nutrient that tends to be overlooked in warmer months is omega-3 fatty...

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Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition: An Approach to Extinguish the Body’s Silent Fire

May 28, 2025

The stress of modern life, physical inactivity, and a diet based on processed foods lay the foundation for chronic inflammation in the body. Yet inflammation is actually a defense mechanism...

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Anti-Inflammatory Benefits of Omega-3 Supplements

March 26, 2025

Inflammation helps protect the body, but when it lasts too long, it can cause problems. Omega-3s help the body manage and heal inflammation from within.

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Omega-3 Dose Was Likely a Factor in Recent Anxiety & Depression Study Review

January 10, 2022

The idea that omega-3s might help with mood disorders gained momentum when researchers noticed lower depression rates in countries with high fish consumption. This led many to believe that omega-3...