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Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. At the Kahn Center, it is routine to measure an Omega Index and a …
Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts or magic pills to take to stop aging, yet, but there are certain things that can be done to help extend a healthy lifespan, which includes maintaining an active lifestyle and healthy diet. Despite our best efforts, sometimes we don’t eat as healthfully as we can, supplements may help fill …
Omega-3 fish oil derived from the tissues of oily fish is linked to a variety of health benefits including improving cardiovascular health. Supplements have become popular among those wanting to experience these benefits without having to consume fish. Harvard University researchers conducted a comprehensive meta analysis of randomized clinical trials published in the Journal of …
Vitamins and minerals can take on a new level of importance for those afflicted with fibromyalgia, increasing intake of these essential substances may help to alleviate some of the pain and depression caused by the condition. Fibromyalgia causes non-specific chronic pain throughout the musculoskeletal system along with other associated symptoms, of which the most common …
Currently there are no shortcuts or magic pills to take to stop aging, but there are things that can be done to help extend a healthy lifespan including an active lifestyle and diet. Supplements can help fill in the void for any nutrients missed and help boost benefits from them, research and expert backing make …
A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help to lessen neurodegeneration caused by eating junk food. A review of 185 research papers concerned with the effects of fish oils suggests that they may help to minimize some of the deleterious effects that junk food has on the brain. Dr Lucy Pickavance from the University …
Omega-3 fatty acids and their metabolite products may slow or stop the proliferation of triple-negative breast cancer cells by as much as 90% Omega-3 fatty acids are found in oily fish like sardines and salmon, and also in oils derived from plants like flax. Previous studies suggest these compounds can negatively affect critical mechanisms in …
Dietary supplementation of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) helps to improve memory and reaction times, among healthy young men and women. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid, found abundantly in cold water fatty fish such as salmon. Recent previous studies have identified that DHA is essential for the growth and functional development of the brain …
Among older women who strength train, supplementation with omega-3 helps to enhance the benefits on muscle. Fish oil is rich in n-3 (omega-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids, which have been shown to play a role in the plasma membrane and cell function of muscles. CL Rodacki, from Parana Federal University (Brazil), and colleagues studied 45 women, …
Supplementing a low-fat diet with fish oil may slow the growth of prostate cancer cells. Previously, some studies have suggested that lowering dietary fat and decreasing the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may help to reduce the risk of prostate cancer development and progression. William J. Aronson, from the University of California/Los …