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Higher Blood Omega-3 Levels Linked With Lower AFib Risk
A new analysis published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found higher circulating blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a significantly lower risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib). The comprehensive biomarker-based study—one of the largest of its kind—analyzed data from hundreds of thousands of participants in the UK Biobank. Researchers ...
Evaluating Different Forms of Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fish, Krill & Algae Oils
Omega fatty acids (eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] and docosahexaenoic acid [DHA]) are universally recognized for their importance to human health. This includes their value for cardiovascular health,1-5 joint health and mitigating inflammation,6-8 reducing UV-induced skin aging9-13 and a range of other issues. Now consider that, although guidelines recommend a combined DHA and EPA intake of between ...
New Chapter Launches First Upcycled Certified Products
New Chapter (Brattleboro, VT) announced its first Upcycled Certified products including its entire Wholemega Wild Alaskan Salmon Fish Oil line. The Upcycled Certified mark identifies products that have full nutritional value but would have otherwise been discarded for various reasons, the company said. Using these surplus foods to create new, high-quality items reduces food waste ...
New Fish Oil Research Leads to Misleading Conclusions About Heart Risks, Says FARI
The Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI, Sioux Falls, SD) says a new study published in BMJ suggests fish oil supplements can be dangerous, sparking dozens of misleading headlines in mainstream media. The study in question looked at incidents of atrial fibrillation, other major cardiovascular issues and death, identified through hospital records and death registries. The ...
Study Investigates Supplement Use Among Transmasculine People
More than 1 million people in the United States identify as transgender, but there is limited research on nutrition-related health outcomes for this demographic. However, Eli Kalman-Rome, a graduate student of nutrition at George Mason University, wanted to investigate the common motivations of dietary supplement use among transmasculine people. The study defines “transmasculine” as people ...
CRN Responds to Cholesterol Study That Compares Supplements to Prescription Drug
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has responded to results of the “Supplements, Placebo, or Rosuvastatin (SPORT)” Study. It was presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Nov. 6 and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. SPORT, funded by AstraZeneca, the company that markets Rosuvastatin, compared the effect on low-density ...
Immune Health: An Athlete’s Complex Strategic Fighting System
Athletes are always seeking ways to improve performance. Since the onset of the pandemic, many athletes have begun to reconsider a major contributor to performance that is often overlooked: the immune system. The immune system is the body’s version of the military: it is tasked with defending against all who threaten it. It has some ...
Bone and Joint Health
Whether new entrants or old standbys, this market is defying expectations. Panelists: Abdul Alkayali, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Longevity by Nature, Temecula, CA, www.longevitybynature.biz Ramona Billingslea, Marketing Manager, Betsy’s Health Foods, Spring, TX, www.betsyhealth.com Annie Eng, CEO, HP Ingredients, Bradenton, FL, www.hpingredients.com Amanda Jepson, Senior Director, Marketing & International Sales, Biova, Johnston, IA, ...
Carlson Achieves Sustainability Certification for Omega-3 Products
Friend of the Sea, the global certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, has recognized Carlson for its commitment toward sustainability in the production of omega-3 products. Accordingly, Carlson can now display the Friend of the Sea label on its high-quality fish oil products. Carlson, a pioneer of omega-3s ...
10 Antioxidants That Promote Enhanced Concentration and Focus
Have you ever found it difficult to get through a challenging task or project? Of all the resources that people rely on to navigate their lives, the one taken most for granted is also the one that is relied on the most—concentration. Concentration refers to the mental effort you direct toward whatever you’re working on ...
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