Hypertension is a common risk factor for major chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and kidney disease. Fish oil containing omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids has been confirmed by many studies to be effective in lowering blood pressure. So is the effect of fish oil really as promising as claimed? Are there any people…
Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Help Lower Blood Pressure, but 7 Types of People Should Avoid It
Are Most Fish Oil Products Synthetic?
Medical journals and mass media swear by it, so it’s easy to get the idea fish oil is something any sensible person should use. Yet, certain supplements use industrial solvents, don’t contain “a single milligram” of the omega-3s found in fish, and may cause more harm than good. STORY AT-A-GLANCE A chemical process leaves many…
Consumer Council Finds Contaminants in All Fish Oil Samples Tested
On Nov. 15, the Hong Kong Consumer Council announced the test results of 25 samples of fish oil supplements and found that all fish oils contained various levels of contaminants. It also found that in many of those samples, the content of omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA (good for the brain, heart, and eyes) and EPA…
Fish Oil Could Strengthen Your Aging Brain
Fish has been dubbed “brain food,” and a new study suggests that may really be true for middle-aged adults. Researchers found that among more than 2,000 middle-aged people, those with higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids performed better on tests of certain thinking skills. They also had thicker tissue in a brain area related to memory—one that…
Diets Higher in Fish Fats, Lower in Vegetable Oils May Help Frequent Migraine Sufferers
For those who suffer from migraine headaches, a change in diet may help to reduce their frequency. A new study, funded by the National Institutes of Health and published in the British Medical Journal, suggests that a diet higher in fatty fish may help migraine sufferers reduce their monthly headaches and pain intensity. The study involved 182…
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