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,(…)
New study suggests omega’3 fatty acids may boost heart health of smokers – a group with an increased risk of heart problems Without a doubt, the best thing any smoker can do for their heart health is to quit. For those insisting on smoking, a double-blind, placebo- controlled, crossover trial – long considered the gold(…)
Omega XL, like any great supplement, has a story that begins somewhere. In the case of Omega XL, its story begins in the unspoiled Marlborough Sounds coastal region of New Zealand, regarded by many as “the most pristine waters on earth.” In those pristine waters, Omega XL farms the New Zealand green-lipped mussel from which(…)
In most Western countries cardiovascular diseases is one of the leading causes of death. In no other point in time has there ever been more attention paid to better managing heart and circulatory system health and biomarkers of risk in these areas. Omega-3 fatty acids, specifically docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were first recognized as heart healthy(…)
According to the American Heart Association, fish oil helps maintain cardiovascular (heart) health through the following mechanisms: Reducing and reversing inflammation Reducing the coagulation of blood platelets (clotting)** Lowering triglyceride levels Slowing down the thickening of artery walls Lowering blood pressure Steadying the heart rhythm Fish oils contain certain fatty acids that reduce pain and(…)
Recently, a group of physicians were asked to recommend the top three supplements for good health. The unanimous outcome was: a good, low dose, multivitamin/mineral supplement; 1,000 IUs of vitamin D and 1,000 mg of omega-3 fish oil every day. It is hard to argue with this recommendation, especially considering the wide spread purported deficiencies(…)
Our bodies are resilient. They’re (hopefully) lean, mean, fighting machines, and they live by Darwin’s “Survival of the Fittest” mantra. With that said, we all inevitably get injured or have pain at some point or another, and our bodies learn to deal with acute pain, chronic pain, and eventually, hopefully, make it go away. In(…)
High triglycerides are associated with heart disease and untreated diabetes. To reduce the risk of heart disease, doctors believe it is important to keep triglycerides below a certain level. Doctors usually recommend increasing physical activity and restricting dietary fat to lower triglycerides. However, with that said, leading a healthy, active lifestyle has more of an(…)
A new study published in the Institute of Rheumatology journal says Omega XL’s patented marine lipid extract PCSO-524™, from the New Zealand green-lipped mussel, may provide more benefit for joint pain and mobility than fish oil. According to a recent study published in Rheumatologia, the official journal of the Institute of Rheumatology and the Polish(…)
Noted authority on women’s diet and health issues, Nikki Haskell is hosting a star-studded round table discussion speaking out about inflammation – a damaging condition that affects millions of individuals around the world daily. Pain Relief with Omega XL, airing mid-April, will include Supermodel Beverly Johnson, pop icon Taylor Dayne, celebrated legal authority Rikki Klieman(…)
