What does the Omega-3 Index Test Cost?
The Omega-3 index test was invented 17 years ago by Dr Bill Harris, lipid researcher and Prof Dr Clemens von Schacky, a cardiologist. Both Harris and Schacky attended the American Heart Association meeting....
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Can you take too much Vitamin D?
A majority of vitamin d supplement contain less than 1,000 IU of vitamin d and the typical serving dose is one capsule per day. Vitamin D does have an upper-limit -...
Omega-3 Deficiency Symptoms
When our bodies do not get enough omega-3 EPA and DHA, deficiencies develop which can lead to significant health problems. Some diets and eating plans can make you prone to this...
Who is at risk of vitamin D deficiency?
Some people may not be able to access the sun exposure required to help them maintain their vitamin D levels. These groups may be at risk of vitamin D deficiency....
What fish has the highest Omega-3 content?
Omega-3 EPA & DHA are essential and can only be obtained through our diet. Unfortunately our western diet doesn’t contain a lot of omega-3 but one of the best sources of...
Vitamin D - Why do we need it?
Your body must have vitamin D to absorb calcium and promote bone growth. You also need vitamin D for many other important body functions. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked...
Why you need more Vitamin D in winter!
During winter there is increase risk of vitamin d deficiency and infections. We need vitamin D to maintain our health and to fight infections. And being winter, when people need vitamin...
Omega-3 levels in the blood may boost life span
The recent study involved the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) in Barcelona, Spain, and the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) in Sioux Falls, SD. The researchers’ goal was...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Tied to Better Cardiovascular Outcomes
Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with lower cardiovascular mortality and improved cardiovascular outcomes, according to a review published online in eClinicalMedicine. A systematic literature review was conducted to determine the effectiveness of...
Low Omega-3 Index is a strong predictor of early death as smoking
A new research paper published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition last week showed that a low omega-3 Index is just as powerful in predicting early death as smoking. This landmark...
Study: 98% of NBA basketball players are low on Omega-3 Index
Omega-3s EPA &n DHA helps attenuate strength loss, increase anti-inflammatory cytokines, promote improved range of motion, and decrease muscle soreness. Despite the benefits, in a recent study published in Journal...
Omega-3 benefits for kids
Omega-3 are important for early life development. From the age of 2 years old, the brain grows most of its weight, but it develops fully throughout childhood and adolescence. During...