(Natural News) Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s) or taking supplements is essential for your well-being. Omega-3s work as bioactive lipids and data have shown that they can help boost your heart health, specifically by promoting healthy blood pressure, triglyceride and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) or “good” cholesterol levels. Additionally, omega-3s have a beneficial effect on […]

(Natural News) Taking fish oil supplements regularly can help boost your overall well-being, including your heart health and mental health. New research also suggests that fish oil supplements can improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments. Fish oil supplements, omega-3 and cancer cures Data from the study suggest that taking fish oil pills, which are a good source […]

(Natural News) Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of healthy polyunsaturated fats with numerous health benefits. These fats are important for the maintenance of healthy cell membranes and contribute to the production of hormones that regulate blood clotting, inflammation and the contraction and relaxation of artery walls. Two of the most important types of omega-3 fatty acids are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic […]

(Natural News) Coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart disease in the United States. It occurs when plaque builds up inside the walls of the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart. Because plaque buildup reduces blood flow to the brain, many researchers consider coronary heart disease as a risk factor for dementia. Therefore, […]

(Natural News) Most commonly used medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are known to cause side effects that negatively impact children’s mental health. Ritalin and Adderall, for example, can cause sleep problems, anxiety, irritability and headache. Therefore, researchers are now looking for alternative treatments for ADHD. In a recent study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, British and Taiwanese researchers […]

(Natural News) People looking to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer may want to improve their vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid intake, according to recent research from the North American Menopause Society. The meta-analysis, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), looked at 13 studies that focused on the effects of vitamin […]

(Natural News) Taking fish oil lowers heart attack risk, while taking vitamin D supplements reduces the risk of death from cancer. These are the results of the Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL), a study involving nearly 26,000 participants that took place over the course of 5.3 years. The researchers behind it investigated the effects of daily […]

(Natural News) Daily fish oil supplementation can help reduce the risk of a heart attack, as well as the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD), new research suggests. As detailed in a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and […]

(Natural News) According to Japanese researchers, taking a supplement that contains antioxidants, healthy fats and amino acids could help improve athletic performance and reduce fatigue. In a study published in the Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers described how a combination of these nutrients led to significant improvements in female athletes. Besides reducing fatigue in the […]

(Natural News) In this study, Japanese researchers investigated the effects of a supplement containing a combination of antioxidants, amino acids, krill oil and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) on physical performance and fatigue. Their findings were published in the Japanese Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.  The researchers recruited 19 members of the women’s softball club at a […]