Tag: Astaxanthin
Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Do They Lower Cholesterol?
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats found in fish, phytoplankton, and in the form of supplements. Polyunsaturated fats, especially EPA and DHA, have a reputation for being heart-friendly fats because they do not promote atherosclerosis associated with causing heart disease.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Medicine, News
The Fountain of Youth – DHA
A study published in the November edition of Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association suggests that taking docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may improve memory and learning in older adults with mild cognitive impairments. This is promising news for… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, Medicine
Natural Type II Diabetes Control
Most of us take for granted the luxury of thinking about our favorite meal, then going home and making it. For diabetics, that last meal may be the last time you enjoyed your favorite foods, like brownies or a slice… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Medicine
Essential Fatty Acids – Muscle Fuel!
If you’ve ever swum through supplement research, you’ve surely dipped a toe in the ocean of information surrounding fish oil. This little supplement has made waves, but should you dive headfirst into the fish fry? In a word, yes. In… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Fitness Nutrition, Health, Strength Training
Lawsuit claims PCBs found in 10 fish oil supplements; product labeling sought
SANTA CRUZ – People buying certain fish oil supplements to get the benefit of omega-3 fatty acids are ingesting chemicals banned in 1979, according to environmental advocates who filed a lawsuit Monday aimed at forcing manufacturers to warn consumers. The… 0 Shares | | Posted in Environment, Fitness, Health, News
