EPA and DHA—Which Do You Need?
Last week, I gave you a primer on essential fatty acids—omega-3s and omega-6s. I explained the differences, the benefits, and how much you should ideally be getting of both every day. Today,...
Omega-3 essential fatty acids provide protection against a wide range of health conditions involving our cardiovascular and neurological systems. These beneficial fats are found mainly in fish and krill. Omega-3 supplements are extremely popular and provide a wide range of health benefits.
Last week, I gave you a primer on essential fatty acids—omega-3s and omega-6s. I explained the differences, the benefits, and how much you should ideally be getting of both every day. Today,...
I talk about omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids often. I’m passionate about educating people about how these compounds affect your body and your health. I often get really great questions from...
If you’ve been reading my articles for any length of time, you know by now how I feel about omega-3 essential fatty acids and their role in health, especially when it comes...
In this country, more than 27 million people suffer from heart disease, and it kills 600,000 per year. There are many reasons why heart disease is so common. Lifestyle is a top...
As you likely know, heart disease is the number-one killer in the US. Over 600,000 Americans die annually as a result of it, and 735,000 suffer a heart attack. Bleak statistics, to...
Omega-3 essential fatty acids play an important role in many areas of health, but they are vital for brain health and function. In fact, over 50 percent of the human brain is...
You may have heard about or seen the movie “Concussion” starring actor Will Smith. In it, he played Dr. Bennet Omalu, the forensic pathologist who fought to bring attention to chronic traumatic...
For parents, there are few things more shocking or upsetting than being told your child has a neurodevelopmental problem such as attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). To make matters even worse, this condition...
The Risk For Mental Illness You Didn’t Know About Mental illness has grown to epidemic levels worldwide. And it’s more prevalent in the US than in any other country in the world....
In several of my last newsletters, I have discussed the concept of genes determining and directing how effectively your body converts and uses the omega-3s and other nutrients that enter your body....