A review of dozens of studies shows that Omega-3 fatty acids have a positive effect on the length of telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging. Research on telomeres has exploded in recent years as scientists have demonstrated how telomere length can be...
Depression rates and sales of anti-depressants are soaring in the U.S. and worldwide, but new research is revealing that micronutrients can often provide relief—without the risk of pharmaceuticals. One recent study shows that taking high-dose Vitamin B6...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), regular exercise reduces the risk of eight types of cancer. Now, according to a new study, this risk reduction can be further enhanced by supplementing two critical nutrients that are deficient in the...
Essential fatty acids, or EFAs, are fatty acids that humans and other animals must ingest because the body requires them for good health, but cannot synthesize them. Marine animals are high in EFAs, so many EFA supplements are sourced from them. This includes salmon...
A new study conducted at Brigham and Women’s Hospital at Harvard University found that people who took Vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids had a significantly lower rate of autoimmune diseases. Vitamin D alone was also shown to reduce autoimmune disease when compared to...
Essential fatty acids are called “essential” for a reason: they are essential for human health. And two new studies—both conducted on omega-3 fatty acids—are highlighting just how diverse these health benefits are. One study, a review of dozens...
