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Large European meta-analysis finds Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation helps reduce cognitive decline

As global aging accelerates, the prevalence of cognitive impairment continues to rise. The rise of cognitive impairment is, in turn, challenging healthcare systems around the...
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Extensive antioxidant benefits of Vitamin E includes male infertility support, study finds

There is often confusion between Vitamin E and EFAs, or essential fatty acids. While there is some cross-over on the sources and benefits of the...
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Eating fish makes children friendlier: Researchers say it's the Omega-3, iodine and selenium content

If you want to make your children happier and more socially adjusted, feed them fish; if they don't like fish, provide them with the nutrients...
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Omega-3 fatty acid supplementing increases exercise benefits and protects against heart failure

Two studies published a month apart are reinforcing the numerous previous studies documenting the cardio benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. The first study, conducted on...
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Society has become more aggressive: New study finds Omega-3 fatty acids can help

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania say a new study shows a nutrient known for heart health also helps the aggressive behavior that seems to...
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Higher Omega-3 status shown to reduce the risk of long-term cardiac events in new study

If you've suffered a heart attack, a critical "survivor's step" you should take is to increase your Omega-3 Index. This is one of the findings...
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Supplementing Omega-3 fatty acids helps maintain lung health, new study finds

When it comes to critical nutrients for supporting lung health, most people think of vitamins C and D. However, according to new research, Omega-3 fatty...
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People with high Omega-3 intake linked to less severe Covid infection, say U.S. researchers

During the Covid-19 pandemic many governments around the world distributed Vitamin C and Vitamin D supplements to help fortify the population against the viral onslaught....
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Three studies in three months highlight the diverse health benefits of Omega-3s

Wikipedia asserts there is "no or litttle evidence" proving Omega-3 fatty acids confer any health benefit. "Evidence" to Wikipedia means multi-million dollar pharmaceutical-funded studies done...
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Omega-3s can extend your life by supporting telomere length, researchers say

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...
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In midst of antidepressant epidemic, Vitamin B6 supplements found to reduce depression and anxiety

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...
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Study finds potent trio lowers cancer risk: Vitamin D3, Omega-3s and exercise

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...
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Plant based EFAs are safer than animal-sourced, but are they as effective? New study says yes!

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...
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VITAL study shows major autoimmune benefit from Omega-3 and Vitamin D supplementation

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...
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Heart and brain: New research highlights diverse health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids

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...
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Having low Omega-3 level reduces life expectancy as much as smoking

Most people know that Omega-3 essential fatty acids are important for maintaining cardiovascular health, but they might be surprised to learn just how important those...
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Balancing ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fats lowers chronic pain, according to research

A new study has found that a typical Western diet high in Omega-6 oils increases the risk of chronic pain. Meanwhile, reversing this diet, and...
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Study finds most Americans don't get enough Omega-3 EFA, and it's impacting moods

Research published in the British Medical Journal Open has found that the vast majority of Americans do not get adequate amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids...
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