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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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As studies mount, researchers estimate microplastics contribute to 356,000 annual heart disease deaths

In 1921 cardiovascular disease (CVD) surpassed pneumonia/influenza to become the leading cause of death in the U.S. It has held that position ever since, including...
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News media says there's no way to remove microplastics from the body---research says otherwise

Microplastics are in the news a lot lately, and for good reason. After twenty years of warnings from "conspiracy theory people" on the periphery, the...
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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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Spirulina eases muscle stress and boosts athletic performance, according to new Italian study

Spirulina is a type of algae that has grown in popularity as a nutritional supplement in recent years. Other types of algae that are popular...
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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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Algae helped fight radiation poisoning after Hiroshima bombing, and it can protect you from toxins too

If you feel tired, regularly suffer brain fog, or suddenly struggle with several seemingly-unrelated health issues at once, a build-up of toxins in the body...
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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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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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Can kelp and bladder wrack help solve the hypothyroidism pandemic?

In 2013 a special feature in the Huffington Post asked, "What's Behind the Secret Epidemic of Hypothyroidism?" It was termed "secret" since millions of people...
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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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Kelp - the immune support gift to humans from the ocean

Kelp is a brown leafy edible seaweed that grows along colder coastlines. Though it is typically thought to be a plant, technically speaking it is...
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Even a mild iodine deficiency can reduce female fertility

Have you ever wondered why the salt you buy at the grocery store says "iodized salt" on it? It says this because the essential trace...