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Omega-3 and Hair Health: What You Should Know

March 28, 2025

From reducing dandruff and dryness to promoting hair growth and strength, omega 3 and hair health go hand in hand.

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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.

New Evidence Shows Omega-3 DHA May Protect the Lungs

January 10, 2022

A new paper published in August in the American Journal of Epidemiology sheds some light on whether omega-3s can play a role in protecting the lungs, which is particularly important...

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Omega-3 While Breastfeeding

January 10, 2022

As far back as two million years ago, a now extinct species of humans was breastfeeding. Fast forward to more modern times and we find approximately 80% of American babies...

Mood Food – How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Can Support Mental Health

January 10, 2022

Mental illness is highly prevalent in the US. In fact, millions of people are affected each year by some form of mental illness, with 1 in every 5 adults developing...

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Omega-3s Hit the Mark – Again! – in Exercise Performance and Recovery

January 10, 2022

Omega-3 supplements, especially fish oil, show their worth in boosting athletic performance and aiding recovery after workouts. Athletes can gain from adding omega-3 to their routine.

Is Omega-3 Brain Food? Three New Studies Suggest the Answer is YES

January 10, 2022

When your mom told you to eat your fish because it would make you smarter, she wasn’t just sharing an old wives’ tale. It turns out that today’s science continues...

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New Research on the Role Omega-3s Play in Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome

January 10, 2022

Adding fish oil supplements to your daily routine for diabetes can bring several health benefits. They support heart health and improve brain function. As research evolves, omega-3’s role in managing...

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Omega-3 and Sports: New Review Scores Benefits for Athletes

January 10, 2022

Whether you're a weekend warrior or a professional competitor, this is great news. The study, published by the American Society for Nutrition’s Advances in Nutrition, found consistent benefits from fish...

New Study Shows Kids with Higher Omega-3 Levels Have Healthier DNA

January 10, 2022

New research published the journal Food & Function showed that children with higher levels of omega-3s EPA and DHA in their blood had less DNA damage than those who had...

Benefits Outweigh Risks of Eating Fish During Pregnancy, According to New Research

January 10, 2022

Pregnant women have questions. How much weight should I expect to gain during pregnancy? What can I eat? Or more important, what can’t I eat? What pregnancy supplements should I...

Omega-3 & COVID-19: Is There A Relationship?

January 10, 2022

COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on our immune systems. A healthy immune system is supported by a diet that provides the necessary nutrition and limits what is detrimental. Exercise, good sleep...