Hot flashes and night sweats immediately come to mind as topping the list of symptoms experienced by women in menopause. Surprisingly, according to the North American Menopausal Society, women actually report discomfort due to aches and joint pain more than any other symptom. In fact, one study found that 57% of women just two years(…)
Weight gain and Inflammation: A vicious cycle you can stop Researchers are beginning to understand more about the link between inflammation and weight gain. Inflammation in the body caused by allergies, arthritis, or other conditions stimulates the adrenal glands to produce hormones that cause insulin levels to climb. The higher levels of insulin in the(…)
Omega-3s May Help PostPartum Depression Widely respected authorities including the American Psychiatric Association and the British Pharmacological Society recommend omega-3 nutritional supplements for various psychological pathologies including depression associated with the female reproductive cycle and postpartum depression. Documented cases of postpartum depression have shown to not only be debilitating for mothers, but can also have(…)
Daily supplements with the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) such Omega XL may benefit Alzheimer’s sufferers. An exciting new pilot research study recently published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease has shown that Omega-3 DHA, along with vitamin D3, may help the immune system to clear the brain of harmful plaque associated with Alzheimer’s(…)
Are Omega-3s Good For Kids? By now you know of the many health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, their widespread deficiency in the American diet and your body’s need for them. Like many, you’ve added a few servings of fish to your diet and started taking a high quality omega-3 DHA and EPA supplement. Unfortunately,(…)
Picture a dinner in Greece…family and friends gathered around an outdoor table, laughing and enjoying a beautiful spread of local produce, seafood and wine. As it turns out, science is confirming what Yiayia knew all along…in addition to being delicious and fresh, eating this way is good for your health. For eons, people throughout the(…)
Great news for seafood allergy sufferers who need omega-3 supplementation! If you suffer from a shellfish or fish allergy, you may think you have to miss out on all the benefits that Omega XL® offers. But thanks to our unique extraction process, you can now safely enjoy the benefits of omega-3 supplementation. Did you know(…)
Balance Omega-3/Omega-6s in your diet and turn your body into a powerful anti-inflammatory machine Omega-3 and omega-6 are types of essential fatty acids – meaning we cannot make them on our own and have to obtain them from our diet. The diet of our ancient ancestors bears little resemblance to what we eat today. While we(…)
Omega-3 supplements have been linked to the prevention of very early pre-term births. Australian scientist Maria Makrides has discovered a correlation between omega-3 supplements and longer pregnancies – resulting in larger, healthier babies. Makrides was studying the effect of omega-3 supplements on post-partum depression and neuro-development in young children when she made the discovery. The(…)
Omega 3 Supplements May Reduce Inflammation Brought On By COPD COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a debilitating condition that affects one’s ability to breathe, which in turn affects all aspects of a person’s life. Believe it or not, COPD is the third leading cause of death in the United States today. It is also a progressive disease,(…)
