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Protect Your Heart and Joints with Omega 3’s

Omega 3 fatty acids

Over the past 2 decades, there has been a dramatic increase in the scientific study and public interest in omega-3 fatty acids and the positive impact they may have on our health. These special omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to possess anti-inflammatory, anti-arrhythmic, and anti-thrombotic properties. Read more »

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency and Breast Cancer

Breast-Cancer-Ribbon-smMany experts believe that women who get plenty of omega-3 fatty acids in their diet over several years may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer.  In fact, fat intake has been one of the most widely studied dietary risk factors for breast cancer.   Read more »

Omega-3 Fatty Acids are Essential to Your Health

healthy-fats-oils-medAccording to the Mayo Clinic, “Evidence from several studies has suggested that amounts of DHA and EPA in the form of fish or fish oil supplements lowers triglycerides, slows the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques (“hardening of the arteries”), lowers blood pressure slightly, as well as reduces the risk of death, heart attack, dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, and strokes in people with known heart disease.”  

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