Blogs — Omega-3 Index

Omega-3 has been studied since Dr. Jorn Dyerberg's 1971 landmark study of the Inuit population in Greenland, where he found that EPA and DHA are needed to prevent heart attacks and promote healthy hearts.  It has taken until the 21st century to learn that, by building healthier cell membranes, these fatty acids promote robust health throughout all systems in the body. They help the brain by promoting life-long learning and positive mental functioning. By reducing inflammation, Omega-3 is also beneficial in treating all kinds of rheumatic and autoimmune disorders.  Before he retired Dr. Dyerberg used to publish a regular Omega-3 Literature List....

Inflammation is at the heart of many illnesses. It is a significant factor in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes, Depression, Endometriosis, Heart disease, Asthma, Crohn's, Psoriasis, Multiple Sclerosis, Fatty Liver disease and some cancers. Sometimes it is obvious, because your joints feel as if they are "on fire". The joints in your hands and knees are painful and you may have difficulty going up and down stairs or kneeling down and getting up again.   Your doctor will often prescribe "Anti-Inflammatory" drugs, which may take away the pain but are not a long-term solution.  Sometimes these contain Steroids and may cause you...