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1. Not Taking Omega3 Daily? Find Out Why You Should November 19, 2009 Taking omega3 daily is second nature to those of us who are already convinced of the numerous health benefits to be accrued. Some serious science is now coming forward and telling us that as a general rule, we're not getting near enough of this essential fatty acid and the nutrients they contain. Nutrients that are essential. The reasons why are not that difficult to work out when you see the explosion in obesity in our modern day society, and its related problems. What we're eating are too many of the wrong things which, according to those in the medical world is changing our brain chemi... (read more) Author: Peter Foremski

2. Discover the Benefits of an Omega 3 Fatty Acid Supplement November 19, 2009 Have you read about this recently? Everyone would truly benefit from the daily consumption of an omega 3 fatty acid supplement, because what these essential nutrients can do for your body and mind is absolutely amazing. A lot of people I am afraid are still unaware of exactly what it is that these fatty acids have to offer, so they have no idea of how much healthier they could be if they included a high quality fish oil supplement in their diet. You may be saying to yourself, why should I spend good money on a bottle of fish oil capsules, when all I have to do is enjoy fish an extra cou... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

3. The Truth about Nutrition Essential Omega 3 Recommendations November 19, 2009 Let me tell you a quick story. When it comes to nutrition essential omega 3 recommendations simply don’t go far enough. Everyone needs to get more DHA and EPA omega fatty acids in their system, because the benefits that these essential nutrients are absolutely amazing. Let me explain to you everything that these essential fatty acids can do for you, and I am sure that in the end you will decide that increasing your fatty acid consumption is the best thing for you. DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids are capable of preventing most of the inflammatory diseases that we suffer from today. The... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

4. Sources of Lecithin November 16, 2009 If you keep yourself in touch with the latest news on health and diet, then you probably heard: lecithin is good for you. But how good? Well, it's been said that lecithin contains various components that are all beneficial to your health. Each tablespoon (roughly worth 7.5 grams) of lecithin granules contains about 1700 mg of phosphatidylcholine, 2,200 mg of essential fatty acids like linoleic acid and 1000 mg of phosphatidylinositol, all of which contribute to just how good lecithin is. And yet as good as lecithin is made out to be, a lot of people do not consume adequate amounts of the ... (read more) Author: Damien Fowler

5. Discover the Best Omega 3 Sources November 16, 2009 Let’s face it. Some omega 3 sources are plentiful. Others are limited. You see, there are several different long chained omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and they are present in different foods. The most abundant is alpha-linolenic acid or ALA. It is found in plant foods, vegetable oils, nuts, olives and edible seeds. ALA is still listed as the only “essential” omega-3 in some books, because the human body can convert it into the others. But, most scientists, researchers and other experts have come to the conclusion that the conversion process is too limited to be conside... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

6. Discover why Children and Omega 3 Go Together November 16, 2009 I have heard that there is quite a bit of animosity when it comes to the subject of children and omega 3 fatty acid supplementation. This is simply because many people don’t understand the many benefits that their children can receive from increasing the DHA and EPA essential fatty acids in their diet. Numerous studies have concluded that these benefits can begin as early as in the womb. Studies conducted in Europe have proven that high levels of DHA in the blood of a mother-to-be can be passed on to the fetus through the umbilical blood. It is advised in many circles that a woman begi... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

7. The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids November 11, 2009 Fatty acids are found in animal's that have an excessivly high caloric intake. Your body can make these fats if you eat too much food, creating a calorie surplus. There are several essential fatty-acids that your body needs to function well. Omega-6 acid's are found in various foods. Things like corn oil, soybean oil, and other various oils. As a result of the prevelance of Omega-6, your body typically has more than it's share of the essential Omega-6 fatty acid. Omega-3 is much, much harder to get through diet alone. Flaxseed and Walnut plant both have healthy amounts of Omega-3's, but... (read more) Author: Matt Gervais

8. Discover the Benefits of Four Omega 3 Oils November 10, 2009 Let’s face it. If you go shopping for omega3 oils, you will see that there are a number of choices. Basically, that’s because there are a number of different omega-3 fatty acids. Here’s a look at the different ones, where you’ll find them and the health benefits associated with each. Alpha-linolenic Acid—ALA Also known as 18:3 (n-3), because of its 18-carbon chain and three double bonds, it is the shortest of the long chained polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. It is still considered, by some, to be the only “essential” omega-3, because the body can elongate it to form the othe... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

9. Why you need DHA Omega 3 Fatty Acids in your Diet November 05, 2009 Let’s face it. It seems that everyone is interested in DHA omega-3 fatty acids lately. There are more fortified foods containing them than ever before. But, what are the actual benefits and what’s the best way to get them? Let’s find out. The benefits of Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA have to do with the essential organs of our bodies; the heart and the brain. It’s like brain fuel and a heart cleanser. One of the major components of brain cells is fat. About 40% of the fat in the brain is Docosahexaenoic acid. Without it, the brain cannot repair damaged cells, function efficien... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

10. Essential Fatty Acid - The Food For Your Heart November 05, 2009 An essential fatty acid is one that our body does not manufacture, it has to be obtained from the food we eat. The best way of obtaining these fatty acids once, was by eating several meals of fish per week. Now however because of the contamination is our oceans and indeed in our fish, we can no longer afford to eat so much fish. The two most potent Omega 3 fatty acids in fish and in fish oil are DHA and EPA fatty acids. An essential fatty acid is a form of polyunsaturated fats found in Omega 3. The fish obtain these fats through eating algae and plankton, the fish that contain the most of... (read more) Author: Gordon Hall

11. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Benefit Your Health and The Way You Feel November 05, 2009 You need omega-3 fatty acids in order to maintain a healthy heart. You may be wondering does my body produce this on its own? What foods have this fat in them? Isn’t fat bad for me? I would like to answer these questions and more in the following paragraphs. Our bodies don’t produce this fat so we need to get it from the foods we eat or in the form of dietary supplements. Of course, many fats are bad for you, but this type is known as a polyunsaturated fatty acid and is an essential part of good cardiac health. Foods that are rich in this important fat include salmon, trout, sardine... (read more) Author: Elizabeth Ruby

12. Learn More about Omega 3 Fatty Acids November 01, 2009 Let’s face it, there has been a great deal of scientific debate concerning which omega 3 fatty acids are essential in the human diet. Years ago, researchers found that alpha-lipoic acid, which is found in vegetable oils, like flaxseed, could be converted within the body to Eicosapentaenoic acid and then to Docosahexaenoic acid, using an intermediary called Docosapentaenoic acid to elongate the chain. To use the letters, ALA can be converted to EPA and then to DHA, through the use of DPA to make the chain of carbon bonds longer. This process is obviously inefficient. In recent s... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

13. Discover the Best Prenatal Omega 3 October 31, 2009 Did you know that prenatal omega 3 fatty acid intake should be higher than what is recommended for non-pregnant women? A woman’s needs are also higher when she is breast feeding. If her dietary needs for DHA are not met, she could experience a variety of health problems. DHA or Docosahexaenoic acid is an omega-3 that is essential for normal brain development in the fetus and in the infant. It continues to be important throughout a person’s life. A lack of it throughout a person’s life could be one of the causes of Alzheimer’s. Research concerning that is currently ongoing. DHA i... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

14. Does Omega 3 Work When You Take It To Improve Your Health October 27, 2009 Literally hundreds of thousands of people from all around the world have discovered the health benefits of Omega 3. Some of these people are asking, does Omega 3 work to improve our health? The answer to that is a resounding yes! Omega 3 does work to improve your health, and if you read on, I will attempt to show you exactly how it works. Omega 3 fatty acids are necessary for your mental health and your cardiovascular health. The trouble is, that most people in the western world are deficient in the essential fatty acids DHA and EPA, even the minor fatty acid ALA. This is because the meat... (read more) Author: Gordon Hall

15. Why Omega 3 Greens Are Not The Best Way To Get These Essential Fatty Acids October 26, 2009 With so much attention in the press recently, it's hardly surprising that omega 3 greens are being asked about more. There is however a fundamental problem with getting the omega 3 benefits this way, and unless you are a vegetarian, you should look to the other sources I reveal here. The problem with omega 3 greens is that they give you a type of fatty acid called ALA, which is far less useful than the two main ones, DHA and EPA. Despite what many would have you believe, it is rarely converted by the body into the useful ones and therefore while providing some benefits, you are not seeing... (read more) Author: Rich Hawkins

16. Honest Fish Oil Reviews October 23, 2009 Let’s face it. There have literally been thousands of fish oil reviews conducted over the course of the last 70 years or so, that have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that omega-3 fatty acids are a tremendous boon to your health. These anti-inflammatory nutrients have the ability to prevent some of the most serious ailments that we face, and to aid in the treatment of many others. There is more than one type of omega fatty acid, with n-3 and n-6 fatty acids being predominant. The reason that these essential nutrients were given the name fatty acids is that early on researchers found ... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

17. Discover the Benefits of Omega-3 for Children October 19, 2009 Let’s face it. A number of studies have revealed the benefits of omega 3 for children. It is because of those studies that DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) is now found in many infant formulas. It has always been in human breast milk, but until recently, it was not believed to be essential for normal growth and development. The essential nutrients are the ones that the body cannot create. They must be present in the diet. The body can use a different omega-3 called ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) to create DHA. So, again, until recently, ALA was the only fatty acid present in infant formulas. ... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

18. How to Find the Correct Dosage of Fish Oil October 19, 2009 At one time, parents gave their kids a dosage of fish oil to keep their digestive systems regular, protect against rickets and prevent vitamin A deficiency. Back then, no one knew about the benefits in brain development or the essential nature of omega-3 fatty acids and DHA, in particular. Fish oils are rich in omega-3 fatty acids called DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid). Fatty fishes are actually the only dietary source of those polyunsaturated fatty acids. The fishes get theirs from marine algae or by eating smaller fishes. A different omega-3 called ALA... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

19. Is Fish Oil Good for Arthritis? October 19, 2009 Using fish oil for arthritis is both effective and safe. Indeed, using good quality fish oil softgels is one of the easiest habits to inhibit arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. Here is why. Fish based oil contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and - 2 especially essential omega 3 fatty acids. Those fatty acids are recognized for their antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties. They diminish inflammation all through the body and inhibit health troubles such as rheumatoid arthritis. These omega 3 fatty acids may lessen the pain and the swelling typica... (read more) Author: Robin Boddy

20. A Guide to Omega 3 DHA October 19, 2009 Let’s face it. The omega 3 DHA or Docosahexaenoic acid is essential for normal brain development in infants, which is why you will see that most formulas are now DHA-fortified. Breast milk doesn’t have to be fortified, because it contains the fatty acid, but moms do have to be sure to get enough in their diets. In order to support the infant, the body will pull nutrients from the mother’s body, during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. If mom is not well nourished to begin with, she is likely to suffer from symptoms of nutritional deficiencies. When it comes to the omega 3 DHA, those... (read more) Author: Laurel Cohen

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