How Can Omega-3s Help Depression? January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account Depression is one of the most common forms of mental illness. It takes many shapes and its impact is felt not only by the person suffering, but also by the...
5 Ways Omega-3s Support Brain Health in Kids January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account Sixty percent of the human brain is fat, making it the fattiest organ in the human body. Of this fat, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is the most abundant omega-3 fatty acid...
Staring at a screen all day? Omega-3s may be able to help those dry eyes January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account Between mobile phones, tablets, and the increasing number of jobs that require people to sit at a computer all day long, research is showing that “screen-related” eye problems are becoming...
Could Your Diet Be Clouding Your Thinking? January 06, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account Would it surprise you to know that an estimated 189 million American adults forged into 2021 armed with New Year’s resolutions?
What is the difference between fish oil and Omega-3? December 29, 2021Erdem Dur Like men, fish cannot synthesize Omega-3 themselves. Fish living in cold seas accumulate Omega-3 fatty acids in their bodies through the plankton they eat. Omega-3 is contained in the oils...
What are EPA and DHA and why is it important? December 23, 2021Erdem Dur Long-chain unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids are divided into two types: DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). While brain, memory and eye health benefit from DHA, vascular health, coagulation system...
Is fish oil supplement as effective as eating fish? December 23, 2021Erdem Dur It is much more effective because the Omega-3 fatty acids your body needs are not available in every fish. Also, the amount of fish you eat may not be enough....
What are the signs and symptoms of omega-3 deficiency? December 23, 2021Erdem Dur Symptoms may become permanent if Omega-3 deficiency is not resolved. Omega-3 deficiency may be the source of many problems such as weakness, memory weakness, immune weakness, dry skin, eczema, hair...
What should I pay attention to when choosing fish oil and Omega-3? December 23, 2021Erdem Dur Check EPA and DHA ratios The fact that a capsule of fish oil is 1000 mg does not mean that it is 1000 mg Omega-3. The EPA and DHA ratios...
When do I start to notice the benefits of Omega-3? December 23, 2021Erdem Dur Omega-3 starts to show its effects in as little as 1 month. If you use it for a long time and regularly, the benefits become permanent. If you want to...
Can Omega-6 in Corn and Sunflower oil be able to replace pure Omega-3? December 23, 2021Erdem Dur Omega-6 fatty acids do not contain DHA, therefore it is not possible to replace Omega-3. According to today’s eating habits, we consume 4-5 times more Omega-6 than we need and...
What is Omega-3? Is it found only in fish? December 23, 2021Erdem Dur Omega-3 is an unsaturated fatty acid that human beings cannot synthesize in their own body. The need for Omega-3 starts in the womb and continues for life. Fish, is the...