Omega-3: An Important Part of Every Athlete’s Diet

May 10, 2011

Most adults consume an inadequate amount of omega-3 fatty acids.  While this certainly isn’t a good situation for the average person, it can actually be far more detrimental to athletes, especially those involved with sports that emphasize repetitive movement (read: just about every sport).  But even beyond the lack of omega-3s, the problem is exacerbated [...]

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Omega-3 and Menopause

April 20, 2011

Everybody knows that omega-3 fatty acids are an essential part of the human diet, even though the information has only come to light within the past couple of decades.  These unsaturated fats are best known for their ability to reduce the risk and occurrence of coronary heart disease by lowering heart rate, blood pressure, and [...]

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Possible Side Effects of Omega-3

April 15, 2011

As with everything, omega-3 should be consumed in moderation.  When you ingest too much of anything, there are bound to be consequences (did you know that you can even overdose on water?).  But if you’re conservative about what you consume and you still have problems, you may need to think about changing up your preferred [...]

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Best sources of Omega 3 Fatty Acid

March 3, 2011

Omega 3 is one of those fatty acids that are considered to be essential for maintaining good health. It cannot be produced by our body on its own and the body manufactures it from the dietary fat that we consume. There are many health benefits of Omega 3 and since it is considered to be [...]

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Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acid

March 1, 2011

Omega 3 is the name of a fatty acid that is considered to be essential for some body functions and which is needed for health and fitness. It is one of the many fatty acids that are produced when the dietary fat is broken down inside the body. Since it is an acid that the [...]

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What is Omega 3 Fatty Acid

February 28, 2011

The intake of dietary fat by us is followed by breaking up of these fats which results in the production of fatty acids. These fatty acids are also called unsaturated fats and are considered to be good for the body. These good fats help our bodies in various ways such as lowering the blood pressure [...]

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Omega 3 and the FDA

February 25, 2011

It is true that Omega 3 and other fatty acids are vital for our health and general well being. Realizing this and the tendency of the people to use indiscriminately health supplements that appeared in the market, many manufacturers tried to gain unfair advantage in the guise of selling products that contained Omega 3. This [...]

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Using Omega 3 Health Supplements

February 19, 2011

Dietary fat, when it goes inside our bodies is converted into unsaturated fats following their break up by the body. These fats are also called good fats as they help in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol and also reduce risk of coronary heart disease. These good fats cannot be made by the body on its [...]

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