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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Beneficial for Your Heart
Omega-3 fatty acids are "healthy" fats, which are thought to protect the body against heart disease. They help the heart beat more regularly, reducing blood "stickiness," therefore making it less likely to clot, and protecting the arteries from damage. They also help to maintain healthy joints, and are associated with beneficial improvements in our mood.
Fish oil contains two omega-3 fatty acids: EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These are found in certain fatty fish, ...
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Expert & Community Posts
Omega-3 Fatty Acids & Crohn's Disease
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...disease, as well as the inconvenience, cost and side effects of treatment seek alternative... Read more »
Top 5 Omega-3 Sources to Lower Cholesterol
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert...on Fatty Acids" that the right ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids promotes a lower... Read more »
How much omega-3 should you take?
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...very safe even at high doses with virtually no side-effects beyond stomach upset or belching... Read more »
International Heart Health: What the Japanese Can Teach Us About Fish Oil
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...DHA per day to treat certain abnormalities. Side-effects are virtually unheard of, outside of... Read more »
Omacar, meet Lovaza
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...Omacor may increase LDL levels. More common side effects include belching and an upset... Read more »
Health Guide
Healthy Diet Tips for Bipolar Disorder
...little or too much can impact the medication’s effect. Too little salt in your diet can increase side effects like water retention, mental confusion and kidney problems. Too much salt can... Read more »Psoriasis: Managing Psoriasis
...products. In addition, any substance that affects the body's chemistry can, like any drug, produce side effects that may be harmful. There have been many reported cases of serious and even deadly... Read more »Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Other Treatments
...been suggested for people with ADHD. Several well-conducted studies have failed to support dietary effects of sugar and food additives on behavior, except possibly in a very small percentage of... Read more »The First 48 Hours with Bipolar Disorder
...perfect. They may only get you half-well for now, and you may have to contend with troublesome side effects.You have already passed your biggest hurdle: you sought help. Now comes your... Read more »Depression Diet, Exercise
...herb may also interact with other types of medications and increase or decrease their potency.Side Effects. Side effects are uncommon but may include nausea, dry mouth, allergic reactions, and... Read more »Images
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Save Your Sight, Eat Right!
September 10, 2007By Andrea Hughes, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found in popular fish oil... Read summary »
Good fat may Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
July 20, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Could you lower your risk of prostate cancer simply by eating a good form of fat found in everyday foods like fish, nuts, seeds... Read summary »
Fish may Save your Vision
September 16, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Eat your fish and you may save your sight. A new study finds a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids may help the 10 percent of... Read summary »
Eat Fish to Prevent Advanced Prostate Cancer
April 06, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For the first time, researchers have found something that can protect against advanced prostate cancer, and it's as simple as... Read summary »
Walnuts Lower Breast Cancer Risk
May 29, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Next time you get a snack attack, reach for a handful of walnuts instead of chips or cookies and you could be reducing your... Read summary »
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