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New Study: Vitamin D and Fish Oil Linked to Prevention of Cancer Death and Heart Attacks
Post on by Paula Gallagher
In a new study, vitamin D and omega-3 (fish oil) show promise in prevention of cancer death and heart attacks. The study involved 25,871 people in the U.S., who took part in this 5-year clinical research, VITamin D...... -
New Studies: Fish Oil Reduces Heart Attacks
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Two studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine have found that healthy people who eat fish with omega-3s or take fish oil supplements suffer fewer heart attacks than people who do not have omega-3s in their diet. One study called The...... -
Media Hype Takes a Shot at Fish Oil
Post on by Jared Rice
A study published earlier this week linking fish oil to prostate cancer has triggered a minor frenzy in the news media. In recent years, fish oil has been the proverbial “golden boy” of the supplement world, winning bout after bout and racking up benefits related to conditions from...... -
New Study: Omega 3 Improves Function in Heart Failure Patients
Post on by Paula Gallagher
A small study has shown that fish oil has benefits for heart failure patients. "Adding n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, even in patients that had a major improvement , showed a further improvement in heart function and exercise capacity," said study co-author Dr. Mihai Gheorghiade, a professor of cardiology...... -
Support Your Immune System: Fish and Flax
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Omega-3 fatty acids are good for almost every aspect of health. Abundant in cold water fish, it can also be found in flax and walnuts. Clinical studies have shown that omega-3s are especially supportive of healthy immune system function. They also have anti-inflammatory properties and help modulate the immune system....... -
Fish Oils May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Post on by Paula Gallagher
New information came out today that women who regularly take fish oils may have a lower risk of breast cancer! Wahoo! The study was on 35,000 women who were part of a larger study looking at different supplements and health. When the researchers looked at the women who took the......
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