Posts Tagged ‘omega-3’
Monday, April 25th, 2011
Someone asked me the other day if our omega-3 softgels are enteric coated. I said no, they are not. He then insisted that the only kind of fish oil he’ll take is enteric coated.
A little later that same day, I went to a business expo in Marlton, NJ, and heard the same devout statement: I only take fish oil capsules if they’re enteric coated.
From a businesswoman’s perspective and from someone who knows a thing or two about high-quality omega-3 marine oil, hearing this made me flinch. What’s more, I was a little frustrated that I didn’t have time to respond to either of these individuals at length about the beauty of not needing enteric coating if you’ve got a good product. (more…)
Tags: aspirin, enteric coating, fish oil, fish oil capsules, fishy burp, higher-grade omega-3, marine oil, omega-3, omega-3 oil, Omega-3s, oxidation test, pill coating, TOTOX
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Monday, April 11th, 2011
Fish and Heart Disease
Women who eat fish more often have less coronary heart disease than women who rarely eat fish. The health benefit is directly related to the omega-3—a specific type of fat—found in fish. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, “Among women, higher consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a lower risk of CHD, particularly CHD deaths.”
Nutritional Benefits of Fish
Aside from omega-3 content, eating fish has other benefits. Some of the nutritional benefits of fish include water, energy, protein, and a wide variety of vitamins, fats and minerals. One filet of cooked flounder (130 grams) contains approximately 1 gram of saturated fat, less then 100 milligrams of cholesterol, 2 grams of monounsaturated fat, 1 gram of polyunsaturated fat, 28 grams of protein and 5 grams of total fat. It also contains approximately 50 micrograms of selenium, 12 micrograms of folate and 48 milligrams of magnesium. (more…)
Tags: benefits of fish, cholesterol, cholesterol lowering diet, diet, fats, fish, fish benefits, flounder, health, health benefits of fish, heart, heart disease, omega-3, omega-3 benefits, salmon, Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes, TLC Diet
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Monday, January 17th, 2011
Once again, I’m trying to figure out ways to help others (and myself!) get motivated. During the month of January, I have so little motivation that I’m prone to believe that in my past life, I was a hibernating bear.
But after reading an article on Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong website, I was suddenly reminded of the power of dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain essential for healthy emotion, perception and movement. More importantly, researchers are finding that dopamine is also responsible for motivation. Without dopamine, we don’t want to get off the sofa, leave the house, go to work, get out of bed; without motivation, we especially don’t want to exercise. And, of course, the less we exercise, the less ability we have to create an environment within us for happiness. It’s a vicious cycle. (more…)
Tags: amino acids, brain, dopamine, emotion, foods, health, increase motivation, motivation, movement, nutrition and health, omega-3, Omega-3s, perception
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Monday, December 27th, 2010
As published by the Point Institute, “It is often thought that EPA and DHA have identical benefits in preventing cardiovascular risk, and since commercial products often have higher EPA concentrations, many believe EPA must be of greater benefit.” On the other hand, some people feel that DHA is the better of the two omega-3 fatty acids. DHA is very effective at reducing heart rate and blood pressure, and increasing the LDL particle size (a larger particle size is better for the arteries). Since the 1980s, clinical trials comparing EPA and DHA have emerged. Some studies favored EPA while others favored DHA. Let’s find out what they have in common: (more…)
Tags: brain, depression, DHA, EPA, EPA Versus DHA, fatty acid, fish oil, fish oils, health, major depression, omega-3, omega-3 fatty acid, omega-3 metabolism, products that help brain, supplements
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Monday, December 20th, 2010
Helping people to lower cholesterol is our business; heart health is our number-one focus. And so, when I read bad or misleading information over the Internet claiming that high cholesterol is not a problem or risk factor in heart disease, I get a little frustrated. Truthfully, cholesterol is essential and good. If you don’t eat enough of the healthy cholesterol, your body makes more. It is designed to function in the body as a crucial component of our cell membranes. However, because our diets are now hugely based on processed foods as well as excessive amounts of trans-fats and saturated fat, the ability of our bodies to balance healthy cholesterol is seriously compromised.
Below are ten natural supplements that help to rebalance cholesterol levels and fight heart disease: (more…)
Tags: cholesterol, cholesterol products, cholesterol supplements, cholesterol-lowering, CoQ10, fish oil, garlic, lower cholesterol with supplements, magnesium, omega-3, red yeast rice, res-q, Res-Q 1250, res-q supplements, Vitamin C
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Monday, December 6th, 2010
Exciting clinical studies reveal that the right nutrition for the brain might actually slow the progression of illnesses like Alzheimer’s. Vital nutrients may actually improve our quality of life, and help us live longer and healthier lives. What more could we possible hope for?
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “The likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s doubles about every five years after age 65. After age 85, the risk reaches nearly 50 percent.”1 (more…)
Tags: aging, Alzheimer, Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's study, Antioxidants, brain, cognitive performance, memory, omega-3, supplements, Top five supplements for brain, vitamins
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Monday, November 29th, 2010
#1. Relax!
- Stress is the number-one road hazard on life’s journey. But not necessarily major stressors like losing a loved one, getting divorced or being diagnosed with cancer. Although these events can have a major impact on your mind, body and soul, they are often temporary stressors and do not cause long-term damage. It’s the smaller, perpetual stresses that an individual undergoes that may cut back years of life. In fact, long-term stress can lead to diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure and susceptibility to infection. And according to an article on CBS Online, “Research suggested that people with positive emotions may live longer and healthier lives.” So, if you find yourself stressed out and cranky more days than not, it’s time to start de-stressing. Meditation, yoga, music therapy, being with people you love, relaxation and even a visit to a wellness spa may all take the edge off and help boost your lifespan! (more…)
Tags: Anti-Aging, calorie restriction, diet, exercise, fish, health, longevity, nutrition, omega-3, relax, stress, supplement, weight
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Monday, October 11th, 2010
Remember: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So this week, Jenn and I (mostly Jenn) have been perusing online resources and websites for information regarding lifestyle changes you can make to lower your risk of breast cancer. Any little change makes a difference!
Info from the website, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, suggests that you should eat less saturated and hydrogenated fat, eat more fiber, fruits and vegetables, stay active and drink less alcohol. (more…)
Tags: breast cancer awareness, breast cancer prevention, breast health, Breast-Cancer, cancer, cancer institute, dietary prevention, fats, fats and breast cancer, national breast cancer awareness month, national cancer institute, omega-3, omega-3 study and breast cancer, postmenopausal women, prevention, vegetables and cancer, women health
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Monday, April 19th, 2010
The Top Ten Healthiest Foods for Your Heart
When I was a kid I had no concept of food other than what tasted good. I never grasped the concept of eating for health, or that anything I repeatedly put into my body would have consequences, good and bad. And despite being raised by an Italian mother who insisted on veggies and dark leafy greens with all her homemade meals (huh?), I still ran out to McDonald’s every chance I got.
A steady diet of hamburgers and fries lasted only so long. And soon (about the time I had babies) I thought that popping a vitamin would solve all my problems. (more…)
Tags: blueberries, broccoli, diet, Fiber, food, food blog, food for heart, greens, heart, Heart Health, magnesium, oatmeal, omega-3, phytonutrients, salads, salmon, spinach, tomatoes, Top Ten, veggies, vitamins
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Monday, April 12th, 2010
This week’s blog post was put together by our Chief Research Consultant, who, in my opinion, knows everything there is to know about the best supplements for extrem
e health. So…without further ado, here are the big five:
1. Multi: Not just any multivitamin, but one that has Vitamin D3 in it, and a whole slew of other good stuff.
A good multivitamin (100 percent of the Daily Value (DV) of all the vitamins and minerals) can help supplement the diet and ensure daily vitamin intake as it’s nearly impossible to eat enough fruits, vegetables or whole foods in a normal diet to get the same effect. Be sure your multi has B vitamins, A, C, E, and Folic acid. There are also “whole foods” vitamins, “green” vitamins and heart specific vitamins for special needs. (more…)
Tags: CoQ10, DHA, disease, EPA, Fiber, fish, fish oil, health, heart, heart disease, improve your health, multi, multivitamin, omega-3, psyllium, resveratrol, supplements, supplements for health, Top Five, Top five supplements for health, vitamins
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Someone asked me the other day if our omega-3 softgels are enteric coated. I said no, they are not. He then insisted that the only kind of fish oil he’ll take is enteric coated. 
