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Omega-3 News: Omega-3 and Dyslexia

Friday, November 27th, 2009
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Dyslexia is a brain disorder that includes trouble with visual processing. Individuals with dyslexia are more likely to suffer from a decreased ability to see during dim light conditions and adapt to the change from light to dark.

One month of omega-3 from fish oil improved night vision. 
Omega-3 from fish oil, given to adults with dyslexia, improved scotopic vision, the type of vision, pertaining to the rods of the retina, and used during dim-light conditions.  DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, is found in the rod cell membranes. The rods of the retina are used to see when there is very little light. 

Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids are found in retinal cell membranes. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. (more…)

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Omega-3–What helps Children’s Eyes and Brain?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
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The omega-3 fatty acid DHA is important for the normal process of healthy growth and development of children. DHA is very good for the health of the eyes and the brain of children. According to The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, “The n-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; 22:6n-3) is important for neural and visual function development.” 

Res-Q 1250 Liquid provides more omega-3 fatty acids, such as DHA, per teaspoon than the majority of omega-3 fish oil supplements sold today. Since Res-Q 1250 provides more omega-3 per teaspoon, Res-Q 1250 is a better value for your dollar and you save more. Res-Q 1250 is intended to supplement the diet to provide an optimal amount of omega-3 fatty acids to help provide a proper balance of healthy, good fats. Res-Q 1250 helps provide optimal brain and eye health. (more…)

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Omega-3 News: Pregnant Women and Baby’s Vision

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Supplements that are safe for pregnant women

 
Res-Q 1250 Liquid LemonRes-Q 1250 is an omega-3 supplement that provides more omega-3s for less. Safe to take when pregnant and breastfeeding, Res-Q 1250 can be recommended when other supplements cannot.

Studies show that omega-3 is so beneficial that the idea of not obtaining omega-3 when pregnant may cause more harm than good. Due to water pollution, pregnant women cannot obtain enough omega-3 from fish due to concern over heavy metals. The Res-Q 1250 dietary supplement is a purified, safe form of omega-3. Metals and oxidative impurities are removed through a specialized purification process.

A new study shows more DHA is better. (more…)

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Omega-3 News: Omega-3 Promotes Moist Eyes

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Consumption Encourages Good Eye Health

According to a population study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, there is a connection between omega-3 consumption and eye health, specifically with regard to risk of developing dry eyes.

Over 32,000 women surveyed, answered a food frequency questionnaire.

Those who had consumed higher intakes of a specific omega-3 fish as frequently as 2-4 times a week, those with a higher intake of omega-3, and those with highest DHA intake were less likely to get dry eye syndrome, compared with lower intake of omega-3 fatty acids. (more…)

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Res-Q 1250 is good for eyesight

Monday, September 1st, 2008

Res-Q 1250 Capsules and Liquid LemonRes-Q 1250 promotes vision health. Taking a high-potency omega-3 supplement (Res-Q 1250), helps keep eyes in their already healthy condition. A systematic review and meta-analysis examining information from over seven databases, and over 9 studies, including randomized controlled trials, revealed that a high intake of omega-3 decreases the likelihood of developing a specific kind of eye health problem related to aging. The findings are published in the June Issue of Archives of Ophthalmology.
To help maintain a healthy eyesight, take Res-Q 1250, our pure, potent omega-3 supplement. Res-Q 1250 is intended to supplement the diet; the diet low in specific types of fatty fish typically provides little, or no omega-3.
 
Furthermore, Res-Q 1250 provides the good omega-3 fatty acids. With Res-Q 1250, you can obtain the benefits of omega-3 consumption without the dangers associated with fish. This is due to a very specialized refinement process that utilizes the finest technology to deliver an omega-3 product superior in freshness, potency, and purity.
 
To speak with a Res-Q consultant, please call 1-800-26-ALIVE.
  
References:Dietary -3 Fatty Acid and Fish Intake in the Primary Prevention of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Archives of Ophthalmology , Vol. 126 No. 6, June 2008.

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