Background: Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are integrally involved with brain function and cellular health. They work in cells (e.g., nerve cells, red blood cells) but they are also the…
Current Research: June 2015 Brief Summary of Findings: During middle age, muscle mass declines at a rate of about 0.5-1% per year. Loss of muscle mass is associated with higher…
Sterols are fat molecules in the cell membranes of animals and plants with several functions, including a role in making hormones. Cholesterol is the major sterol in humans. We consume…
Fishing is hard work; selecting fish shouldn’t be. Founded in 1996, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) was modeled after the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Both the MSC and FSC…
Recent research findings continue to support the case that EPA and DHA Omega-3s – the omega-3s found in fish and fish oil – are an essential pillar of a properly…
EPA and DHA omega-3s are essential nutrients for joint health. Omega-3s help joints stay healthy and flexible in adults of all ages. Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis can benefit from…
Ed Note: A breakthrough has enabled scientists to develop My Omega Blood Test, to measure the balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 in blood so that consumer’s know that a real problem…
DHA omega-3 and pregnancy Before, during, and after pregnancy, DHA is an essential nutrient for mom and baby. Moms have better moods and better health when they consume DHA during…
Sam and I are expecting the newest member of the Wiley family this summer. We are expecting to welcome our second child and our daughter is expecting to be a…
Helpful, Engaging, Relevant Last Christmas, my brother-in-law gave me William and James Sears’ book The Omega-3 Effect: Everything You Need to Know about the Supernutrient for Living Longer, Happier,…