Topic: omega-3s

Supplement Showdown: Which Fish Oil Brand Is Best?

Are all fish oil supplements created equal? Certainly not. Different brands contain differing amounts of omega-3s, the essential fatty acids that give fish oil its power. They’re made from different types of fish (sardines and anchovies are best, though herring, tuna or salmon will also do) from different sources. And they come at quite varied price points, too. So which fish oil brand is best? See for yourself. Here’s a quick comparison of five popular brands. More »

6 Anti-Inflammatory Foods That Work The Same Way As Aspirin And NSAIDs

Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may have a host of preventive benefits — but they also come with a host of moderate to severe side effects. Skip the daily dose of Bayer and eat lots of these anti-inflammatory foods and spices instead — they work the same way as aspirin and other NSAIDs, but without the risk of heartburn, nausea, stomach bleeding and stroke. More »

Darn: Study Says You Need To Eat Fish (Not Fish Oil) For Omega-3 Benefits

We’re kind of bummed to hear about a new review of medical studies that concluded you need to actually eat seafood to get the brain health benefits of omega-3s; those gigantic fish oil supplement pills don’t really cut it. Eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids has been shown to reduce the risk of stroke, but taking supplements of omega-3s does not have the same effect. More »

Fish Oil Improves Memory In Younger Adults, Too

Fish oil fanatics, rejoice! There’s lots of evidence that omega-3s may boost brainpower in older adults. Now, a first-of-its-kind study shows these fatty acids can improve memory and brain functioning in healthy, young adults, too. More »

For More Omega-3s, Cut Back On Almonds (And Include More Of These)

Raw almonds are my go-to snack, and a serious staple of my diet. But I learned recently that in terms of nuts, almonds have one of the least beneficial balances of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-6 acids aren’t bad—in fact, our body needs them for certain things—but it’s important to balance them with omega-3s. Click through for some of the bad, better and best nuts, oils and greens in terms of omega-3 content. More »

Are Vegetarians Happier? New Study Shows Meat-Free Eaters Less Likely to Be Depressed

Depression and mental health issues affect many Americans, and treatments range from expensive prescriptions to expensive therapy, but a new study suggests that switching to a vegetarian diet may actually be a significant mood-lifter. Researchers studied 138 Seventh Day Adventists … More »