Tag: omega 3

Chinese TCM doctor: Taking More Omega-3 Helps Combat Long-COVID

With the COVID-19 pandemic having been ongoing for over two years, the increasing number of patients with long COVID has caused widespread concern. Over 500 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with COVID-19 so far, and the number of patients who develop long-term symptoms is increasing. Long COVID or post-COVID conditions (PCC) refer to the…


Wild Alaskan Salmon Is a Powerhouse of Nutrition

New research reveals that eating oily fish like wild salmon once or twice a week may increase your lifespan. A 16-year study of American seniors in their 70s showed that those who ate this food were 27% less likely to die of any cause, 40% less likely to die of coronary heart disease and 48%…


The Science Is Screaming: Don’t Make This Trendy Mistake

Do you still believe this myth about oils that’s now been proven false? They said it slashes cardiovascular risk, but human trials conclusively refute it. Instead, it spikes your cancer risk in just five years, and raises your heart disease risk. Why are you still consuming this dangerous oil? STORY AT-A-GLANCE Even though the medical…


High Omega-3 DHA Level Linked With 49 Percent Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Findings from a study by the Fatty Acid Research Institute suggest that people with high levels of omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have half the risk—49 percent—of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study found that high levels of DHA are correlated with an extra 4.7 years of being Alzheimer’s-free and an extra 4 years free of…


12 Foods That Are Very High in Omega-3 | Eat Better

Omega-3 fatty acids have all sorts of benefits for your body and brain. Many mainstream health organizations recommend a minimum of 250–500 mg of omega-3 per day for healthy adults. You can get high amounts of omega-3 fats from fatty fish, algae, and several high-fat plant foods. On this episode of Eat Better, we will…


10 Foods That Are Very High in Omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that are not made in our bodies, so we must get them from our diet. There are three forms: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). There is evidence from studies, according to the Mayo Clinic, that suggests consuming the recommended amounts of DHA and EPA through either fish…


You Can Eat Your Way Towards Dementia—or a Strong and Healthy Brain

Our brain is subject to aging, just like the rest of our body. It is also subject to disease, which is unique in the sense that it can change the very essence of who we think we are. Alzheimer’s can turn a loved one into a stranger. It can claim memories, personality, and relationships, leaving…


How Omega-3 Fatty Acids Support Brain Health

The omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA are crucial for brain health through all stages of life One of the foundational principles of the Nutritarian diet is to limit or avoid animal products. Many people know that they need omega-3 fatty acids in their diet, so they eat fish as their primary source of these…


How Omega-3 Fish Oil Affects Your Brain

The omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA are crucial for brain health through all stages of life One of the foundational principles of the Nutritarian diet is to limit or avoid animal products. Many people know that they need omega-3 fatty acids in their diet, so they eat fish as their primary source of these…


Omega-3 Levels Linked to Longevity: Studies

A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition spanning 11 years and more than 2,000 participants yielded a startling finding: When comparing omega-3 index to conventional cardiovascular risk factors in older adults, it shows that having a low blood omega-3 index is as strong a predictor of mortality as smoking. The average…