Fish Oil

Fish Oil Benefits Questioned For Heart Attack And Stroke Survivors

Posted 04.10.2012

By Amanda Gardner Fish oil supplements, which contain omega-3 fatty acids believed to promote heart health, may not benefit people who have alr...

Fish Oil During Pregnancy May Not Make Your Kid Smarter: Study

The Huffington Post | Amanda Chan | Posted 11.30.2011

Taking fish oil during pregnancy may not result in the brainy effect on kids that moms hoped for, a new study suggests. Researchers from the Univer...

11 Sun-Free Ways To Soak Up Vitamin D

Health.com | Ella Quittner | Posted 09.07.2011

Vitamin D is essential for bone health. Recent research suggests it may have other benefits, too, such as protecting against colds and fighting de...

Dietary Supplements For Summertime Efficiency

Posted 07.27.2011

Memorial Day weekend means that summer weather is upon us. Unlike the winter months where our bodies seem to crave hibernation, the summertime is all ...

Omega-3 Deficient? How To Know, And Tips To Fix It

Leo Galland, M.D. | Posted 06.30.2011

Leo Galland, M.D.

There has been a systematic depletion of omega-3 EFAs from the typical modern diet because of changes in food choices and in techniques of food processing.

The Debate Over Men And Omega-3

Craig Cooper | Posted 05.25.2011

Craig Cooper

Debate over the health benefits and risks of flaxseed and omega-3 fatty acids, in particular alpha-linolenic acid (ALA- a form of omega-3 fatty acids), is ongoing and often contentious.

Fishing Restrictions Hurt Louisiana's Meal and Oil Processors

Susan Buchanan | Posted 05.25.2011

Susan Buchanan

Boats searching for menhaden -- also called pogy -- were hampered by Gulf fishing closures this summer, reducing the year's catch of that lucrative meal-and-oil species.

Study Update Says Thumbs Up for Fish Oil Supplements to Prevent Breast Cancer

Ashley Koff | Posted 11.17.2011

Ashley Koff

A new study has shown that women who took fish oil regularly were 32 percent less likely to develop breast cancer over a six-year period (Brasky TM et al. 2010).

Fish Oil May Reduce Cancer Risk

ABC | Posted 11.17.2011

Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil supplements may help reduce the risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests. The findings, though preliminary, are v...

Are Fish Oil Supplements Safe? Industry Leaders Speak Out

Michael Macher | Posted 03.15.2012

Michael Macher

A recent panel discussion brought together three industry leaders in Omega-3 fish oil manufacturing and distributing in order to ask crucial questions regarding safety, transparency and sustainability.

What Secrets Don't the Fish Oil Supplement Makers Want You to Know?

Chris Manthey | Posted 11.17.2011

Chris Manthey

Our tests have found that some fish oil pills have 70 times more PCBs in them than others, which might be good to know, particularly since they're hawking them to pregnant women and children.

Top 10 Women's Health Stories Of The Decade: Nothing Replaces A Woman's Wisdom

Christiane Northrup, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Christiane Northrup, MD

Technology has its place, but it doesn't replace a woman's wisdom. Here are some key stories from the last 10 years that highlight the innate wisdom and intelligence of a woman's body.

Is Your Body Burning Up With Hidden Inflammation?

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Mark Hyman, MD

Finding out whether or not you are suffering from hidden inflammation is critical, because almost every modern disease is caused or affected by it. If your immune system and its ability to quell inflammation in your body are impaired, watch out. You are headed toward illness and premature aging.

New Company Turns Algae-Based Fish Oil Into Biofuel

Fast Company | Posted 05.25.2011

We've seen a spate of companies getting involved in algae fuel in recent months, and all of them plan to use some variation on bioreactors and algae f...

Wisdom From Around The World On Healthy Eating

forbes.com | Joshua Zumbrun | Posted 11.17.2011

There is a universal wisdom to healthy eating. Pile on the fruits, vegetables and whole grains and skip the meat and saturated fat. Consume everything...

9 Changes to Boost Energy and Jumpstart Weight Loss

Anne Dunev | Posted 11.17.2011

Anne Dunev

Eat small, frequent protein meals. If you eat the same amount of calories, but in small, frequent portions rather than 2-3 larger portions, you will boost your metabolism and lose weight.

Why Fatty Fish Is Good For Your Brain

Reuters | Miral Fahmy | Posted 11.17.2011

Looking to boost your memory and concentration? You're better off eating oily fish twice a week than popping expensive herbal pills or fish oil supple...