It never fails… You may be disappointed to learn that the only DHA food sources are some types of fish and seafood. Unlike other nutrients which are abundant in a variety of different foods, Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is limited in the food chain. Fish get it by eating certain kinds of marine algae and by [...]
Have you heard about this recently? There have been numerous studies concerning Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA and brain development in infants and children. Recent research has focused on the essential natural of the nutrient throughout a person’s life. There is reason to believe that regular intake may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and other neurological [...]
Let’s face it. It seems that everyone is interested in DHA omega-3 fatty acids lately. There are more fortified foods containing them than ever before. But, what are the actual benefits and what’s the best way to get them? Let’s find out. The benefits of Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA have to do with the essential [...]
Are you frustrated with not knowing what foods with DHA are the best? Do you wonder if an omega3 supplement helps your health? Discover the answers to these very important questions and enjoy your new healthy lifestyle. There are many foods with DHA essential fatty acids, but some healthier than others. The following will help [...]
A lot has been written lately about fat and obesity, and with good reason. However, I would like to share some positive aspects with you about the fatty foods you eat that should not be ignored. There are different types of “good fats” known as polyunsaturated and monounsaturated that include the vital essential fatty acids [...]
There are no two ways about it. Omega 3 fats are very beneficial for our health and help in keeping our heart, brain, eyes and joints in top shape. The important part is to make sure you are using the right omega3 sources – then only will you be able to derive all these health [...]
Omega 3 and Brain Use it or lose it. This is what experts say about our brain. The more we use it and keep it active, the better it will perform and will remain healthy. But did you know there is something else too that is very effective at ensuring your brain’s health and well [...]
Some people find it hard to believe that the only foods with DHA are seafood and fish. How can something that is supposed to be so important to human health be available in such limited quantities? When we think of other essential nutrients, things like vitamin C and calcium, we know that they are found [...]
How much EPA and DHA should you take if you have no heart disease? You will find the answer to that question and several others in this article. The information here consists of doctor recommendations and/or the dosages used in clinical trials. If you don’t have heart disease, cardiovascular specialists recently stated in the Journal [...]
What’s the normal dose of EPA or DHA? That’s a question that has been difficult to answer, but cardiology researchers are trying to shed some light on the subject, because they are now sure that we can reduce our risk of primary and secondary heart disease, by increasing our intake of those specific omega-3 fatty [...]