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What can Omega-3 during and after pregnancy do for your kids? Omega-3 from fish oil has been strongly associated with: Fewer waking episodes and an hour of extra sleep, says a new study. Things to remember: DHA is the key Omega-3 for infants but as the brain growth slows at about age 3, the needRead More

Guest article by Kathy Mankofsky RD, LD. In part 1 we talked about how Vitamin K2 supports proper calcium usage in the body – into bones and teeth and away from sensitive soft tissues like gums and arteries.* K2 may be the missing link in your bone health We know bones need calcium. We alsoRead More

Guest article by Kathy Mankofsky, Rd, LD. All those calcium pills you’re taking could be a waste of money…or worse, could be hurting you. Find out how Vitamin K2 can help. Calcium can prevent osteoporosis. Nothing new there. But if we are all taking calcium, why are our bones still brittle? Bones are mostly calcium,Read More

I want to elaborate on a couple of topics not previously addressed: If the brain is so full of DHA, then why does EPA (and not DHA) help with mood*? The concept of ‘Unopposed EPA’ The best summary of the state of the science was published by Dr. Sublette of Columbia University Medical Center. SheRead More

In the last few blogs, we focused on Omega-3 and its potential effects on your mood.* Especially, EPA Omega-3. While mood health may be influenced by several non-nutritive factors like trauma or illness, what’s at the tip of your fork can  affect the way you feel. But even if you are diligent about avoiding sugarRead More

This is part 2. See part 1 – Fish Oil & Cholesterol. Controlling Cholesterol with Diet Trying to reduce your cholesterol by avoiding eggs and meat alone may not be very effective. Here’s why: Most – about 80% – of the cholesterol in your body is produced by your liver and other cells in yourRead More

Image: Adam Fields Read Part 1 here. Sure, drugs like Lovaza, Niacin and Statins will reduce triglycerides. Most people see about a 30% reduction if you follow recommended dosage for Lovaza. Your mileage may vary. If your triglycerides were at 300, Lovaza can get you to 200. But that’s still high. How I cut myRead More

‘It’s not what you say; it’s what people hear.’ Every politician knows this. But the FDA did not. And so fish-phobia started in 2004. Thank you, FDA. In 2004, FDA released an advisory that warned pregnant women to cut back on some types of fish. Read the whole advisory here. Even though the FDA’s heartRead More

AHA and Your Heart. A Case of Fox Watching the Hen House? Normal people dream about winning the lottery. Or kissing movie stars. My dreams tend to be geekier. I dreamt about the American Heart Association the other night. Guess that’s why I write articles about fish oil for a living. Anyway, in my dream,Read 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