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06/26/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Japanese study concludes that taking both EPA and DHA improves exercise performance

If you’re looking to get more out of your workout, you don’t necessarily need to spend extra time at the gym or turn to risky performance enhancers. According to a new Japanese study, ingesting the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA could be enough to safely give your athletic performance a boost. They reached their […]

06/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

PROVEN: Scientists say a high-fat diet is nutritionally poor and raises the likelihood of disease

High-fat diets are, without a doubt, full of flavor – but that’s all it has going for it. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism had indicated that a high-fat simple carbohydrate diet (HFSC) can lead to structural abnormalities in a person’s vital organs. The findings, presented by researchers from St. Aloysius College and […]

10/06/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

New research confirms that omega-3s improve gut health, helping prevent obesity, inflammation, and autoimmune disorders

In the largest cohort study to date, a team of British nutrition experts confirmed just how powerful omega-3 fatty acids are for optimum health. Their research, published in Scientific Reports, observed more than 800 middle-aged to older women to see how a balanced diet consisting of foods rich in omega-3, probiotics, and fibrous items affected […]

12/28/2016 / By Isabelle Z.

Study finds fish oil helpful in relieving menstrual pain

Menstrual pain can range from slight discomfort that you can forget about by staying busy to debilitating pain that keeps you curled up in the fetal position praying for it to pass. For those in the latter category, it can be hard to find relief, particularly if you want to avoid painkillers. One surprising option […]

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