Around one in six Americans have triglycerides over 200 mg/dL, and this is becoming increasingly common all over the world because of the rising rates of obesity and diabetes. Mounting evidence suggests that physicians should turn to omega-3 fatty acids for triglyceride support. The American Heart Association recently issued anRead
A 2019 study published in the peer-reviewed journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology reported the results of a study on the association of fish and long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) and colorectal cancer (CRC). CRC, also known as bowel cancer, includes both the colon and rectum. Research was led byRead
Omega-3 fatty acids just received a stamp of approval from FDA for their ability to reduce the risk of hypertension and heart disease. The agency approved a qualified-health claim for Omega 3 fatty acids recently, which means they will not object to the use of certain claims on dietary supplementsRead
Recently, Biotics Research became the first professional supplement brand in the United States to join the ranks of GOED membership. Formed in 2007, GOED, the Global Organization of EPA and DHA Omega-3s, is comprised of a number of entities in the omega-3s industry, from fish oil producers to those manufacturingRead
Do you ask your patients if they have experienced a stress related event or trauma. This new study shows that you may want to carefully watch these patients, especially within 6 months of the event. Stress related disorders – conditions triggered by a significant life event or trauma – mayRead
People in almost every region of the world could benefit from rebalancing their diets to eat optimal amounts of various foods and nutrients, according to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study tracking trends in consumption of 15 dietary factors from 1990 to 2017 in 195 countries, published in TheRead
A new study published in Nutrients shows that higher blood levels of the long-chain Omega-3 EPA and DHA are associated with cognitive benefits in older adults. In this study, researchers from the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study examined the prospective associations of omega-3 and omega-6 levels in red blood cells (RBCs) withRead
The recently established test, which is the first of its kind in the industry, is able to verify both ingredients and end- consumer products, including concentrated fish oil. The testing technology is based on proven NMR analysis combined with a strong database of known reference samples and powerful analysis algorithms.Read
Omega-3 intake could be the easiest line of defense for hypertension. New research published in the July edition of Hypertension shows that a high Omega-3 Index — a newly established risk measure for heart disease — is inversely related to blood pressure levels in healthy young adults. This study shedsRead
Below are three peer-reviewed studies showing the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids in addressing chronic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, cognitive impairment, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Study 1: DHA, EPA, and GLA for Rheumatoid Arthritis Researchers evaluated the effects of supplemented marine polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) supplying DHA and EPA,Read
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