Are you aware that you need more fat in your diet? You are probably thinking: that statement has to be a misprint. The truth of the matter is that most people here in the United States DO need more fat in their diets. The problem is that we have been taking in too much of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What is DHA used for these days? While the abbreviation could refer to a form of vitamin C, the active ingredient in self-tanning products or a coal tar derivative, it is most commonly used to refer to Docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. Here’s where you’ll find it and what it’s good for. The primary [...]
With the rising cost of healthcare these days, it’s hard to argue with anything that can provide you with better health in a pill that doesn’t come from a prescription drug company. People are rightly paranoid about the side effects of all these drugs, because so many of the drugs that seemed good a few [...]
With over 90% of the population estimated to be deficient in the omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, it is important to get more of these into our diets to help us maintain good health. Here are the facts about them and how they can help. They are classed as essential because our bodies [...]
In order to enhance the quality of your life, you should really start supplementing your diet with the best fish oil available. Although we have been aware for decades that omega-3 fatty acids were necessary in order for us to be healthy, it is only within the last 30 years or so that the true [...]
Face it. The connection between fish oil and cholesterol in the bloodstream can be complicated and difficult to understand. The information here should help you understand a little more about the subject. What is Cholesterol, Anyway? They are waxy hormones found in the body’s cellular membranes and transported through the bloodstream to areas of need. [...]
Here’s a brief Q&A, starting with; how much fish oil should I take for heart health. The answer has been difficult to come by, because recommendations vary, but in a recent review, cardiovascular specialists said that a good daily goal is 500mg per day of DHA and EPA combined. Now, that doesn’t mean that all [...]