When it comes to studying nutrients that can help in the battle against COVID-19, the research has focused on the nutrients that have long been known to support the immune system: Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc and probiotics. But two lesser-known nutrients are being...
A new meta analysis that surveyed 40 earlier trials on Omega-3 fatty acids is cementing the fact that the nutrient is absolutely critical for cardiovascular health. The survey totaled 135,266 subjects and the results were published earlier this month in the journal...
A 12-week randomized controlled trial has shown that healthy individuals consuming a microalga-based Omega-3 supplement can achieve significant drops in cholesterol levels. The study, published June 2020 in Nutrients, reported a 25% drop in very-low-density...
Studies during the past two decades have linked omega-3 supplementation with many health benefits. In addition to offering protection against heart disease and allergies, omega-3s have been shown to support skin, hair, brain and hormone health. Now new research from...
Everyone today agrees essential fatty acids (EFAs) are essential for good health. And most agree adding an EFA supplement to one’s diet to compliment the small amount of EFA we get from food is a good idea too. But at that point there’s a divergence in...
For those who rely on government edicts to know when a nutrient is beneficial, 2019 is the year you can finally be assured the government officially recognizes the heart health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. The caveat is that the approval is somewhat tacit, and the...
