Category: Supplements

Results of a Cochrane Review meta-analysis on omega-3s fatty acids and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have generated many news articles proclaiming that omega-3s do not help reduce CVD events and mortality so you may want to skip them altogether. We, along with Nordic Naturals, give our take on the news.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) presents a range of digestive issues that cause general discomfort. Bloating, abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea, and constipation are all signs that your digestive system isn’t functioning well. These issues make it hard for your body to get the nutrients it needs to support its many systems.

If you can’t absorb an adequate amount of nutrients from your diet, supplements may be in order. But those with digestive issues and sensitivities can’t pick just any product on the shelves. In this post, we share some considerations you’ll want to keep in mind when picking your supplements.

Being good to your heart will benefit you for years to come. Here are five ways to encourage a healthy and happy heart along with some tricks to get your brain on board. 1. Make Fish Your Friend One of the best ways to boost your heart health is to make fish part of your daily… Read more »

A common misunderstanding as to why many consider dietary supplements “unregulated” is because they are not regulated the same as prescription or over-the-counter medications. The distinction is that dietary supplements have always been regulated as a category of food, not drugs. This article addresses the misconceptions surrounding supplement regulations.

  Nutritional needs vary little between kids and adults—therefore what works for one, works for the other. But what if nutrition is not working for Mom and Dad? Like the famous Hippocratic adage – Physician heal thyself – most adults could benefit from a review of the dietary needs for the whole family’s optimal weight,… Read more »

L-carnitine is an important amino acid that helps the body to utilize fats as fuel. Technically, L-carnitine is the amino acid that ferries fatty acids to the mitochondria of the cell, where they can be made into ATP (cell fuel.)It is derived in the body from L-lysine, and methylated with the help of L-methionine (SAMe)… Read more »

by Peter Knight ND When last we left our journey through the digestive tract, we had prepared ourselves to eat in a relaxed state, we took a bite of food, and chewed it well to get the digestive process started.  Now its time to swallow. We go through the act of swallowing countless times a… Read more »