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Useful Tips & Tricks In Part 1 of this article, we talked about the importance of Omega-3 in your dog’s diet and the potential issues caused by Omega-3 deficiency. We also talked about the #1 reason why most dogs suffer from Omega-3 deficiency. Before you run out and buy fish oil for your dog, thereRead More

Meet Bailey! Bailey is my 11-year-old Shepherd-Husky mix. Bailey and I have walked over 11,000 miles during the last 10 years or so. He occasionally comes to work. He is unofficially considered an employee at OmegaVia. Like many parents, I have some regrets about how I raised Bailey. I fed him junk kibble for theRead More

I like Dr. Oz. A lot. But the popular TV doctor is off-target with his message on Omega 3 supplements. To be fair, Dr. Mehmet Oz has done a lot for America’s health. He has a wonderful way of explaining complex medical symptoms and diagnoses to everyday TV watchers. The problem with Dr. Oz andRead More

Should you buy liquid fish oil? You know, the ooey gooey kind you gulp down with a teaspoon (or tablespoon if you’re brave.) If you were cornered as a child by a parent wielding a teaspoon of cod liver oil, this will bring back traumatic memories. May be the liquid fish oil tasted nasty andRead More

Lyon Diet Heart Study Why was this 4-year study suddenly paused after just 1 year? French scientists gathered 600 people who’d had heart attacks. Half of them were put on a ‘Mediterranean Diet’ low in Omega-6 and high in Omega-3. (Experimental Group) And the other half was put on a ‘prudent’ diet with no dietaryRead More

Who doesn’t love a rat story? I still watch ‘Ratatouille’ every time I see it on TV. So what do rats have to do with Fish Oil Weight Loss? This rat story is a little bit spookier. Fish Oil and Weight Loss: Study #1 Scientists fed rats a typical American diet. And waited to seeRead More

There are a lot of fish oil brands duking it out. But sometimes, competition brings out the weasel is fish oil marketers. Experts and smart shoppers are on to these weasels. But people just starting to take fish oil pills often get suckered. One of the most common slimy things is label puffery – makingRead More

If you’re trying to eat more Omega-3, there are a couple of things you can do: Eat more seafood like salmon, sardines, mackerel etc. Take Omega-3 supplements If you don’t like seafood or don’t like popping pills, then you’re left with only one choice: eating Omega-3 foods – foods that are naturally rich in Omega-3Read More

You already know about Omega-3 if you’re reading this. But you’ve also heard a little bit about Omega-6 and Omega-9. They’re supposed to be good for you. Omega-3 is essential for survival. Omega-6 is also essential for survival. Omega-9 is NOT essential. You DO NOT need to eat Omega-9 fatty acids. Period. If anyone tellsRead More

Yes, it’s good for your heart.  But you already knew that. But did you know that there are other PROVEN benefits of fish oil? Before we get into the benefits of fish oil, it is really important to remember that it’s not the fish oil that counts…it’s the amount of Omega-3 in the fish oilRead More