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Herb of the Month: Borage

From culinary uses to personal wellness, borage has a long history of use.

September 25, 2025

Take a look at the many uses of borage, aka the "wonder herb."

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Growing a human being from scratch is a big task—and proper nutrition is essential. Consumers shopping at a natural products store surely know to avoid smoking and alcohol, and to eat healthy and take a prenatal vitamin. Here, a closer look at specific nutrients for prenatal needs. Calcium. Calcium—and large...

Omega-3 Index Predicts Mortality As Well As Smoking Does, Study Suggests

July 30, 2021

Julia Peterman

A new study based on data from the Framingham Offspring Cohort found that levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood are as good a predictor of mortality from any cause as smoking. The study was performed by the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), The Fatty Acid Research...

Mom's Garden Now Friend of the Sea Certified

July 12, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Friend of the Sea has certified Mom’s Garden for its commitment to using sustainably sourced fish oil in its omega-3 supplements, according to a press release. Mom’s Garden is a German company that has developed products based on scientific research, focusing on innovation and efficacy. This philosophy includes a commitment...

NBA Basketball Players Found to Have Low O3I Levels

June 30, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Sioux Falls, SD—OmegaQuant has collaborated with researchers to measure the Omega-3 Index (O3I) in NBA basketball players, research which was published in the July 2021 issues of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Several prior studies have investigated omega-3 status in Division 1 college athletes, according to a press...

OmegaQuant's Dr. Harris Listed in Top 2% of Scientists

March 19, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Sioux Falls, SD—Researchers from Stanford Study have analyzed data from the mid-1990s through 2019, covering millions of scientists worldwide in all fields of science, and have created a public database of standardized citation metrics for the top scientists in the world. Scientists included have been classified into 22 scientific fields...

Updated Suggestions for Omega Balanced Fatty Acids and Exciting New Fish Oil Studies

November 21, 2019

Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

Last month we discussed the latest research on the omega-6 fat linoleic acid with Dr. William Harris. Now we will look at the completed dietary fat picture and at the latest research on balancing omega-6 fats with optimal amounts of omega-3 fat. Dr. Harris has published his research on both...

NYT Tells Readers Not to Take Omega Supplements; Industry Responds

November 8, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New York, NY—The New York Times published an article discouraging people from taking fish oil, in which they repeat the oft-made claim that the supplement industry is unregulated. The Times doesn’t say that omega-3s aren’t useful; it recommends that people just “eat a few servings of fish a week, instead.”...

New Answers From Long-term Studies of Dietary Fats: Many Will Be Surprised!

October 17, 2019

Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

Sometimes nutrition “wisdom” changes as more research adds clarification. Recent studies have clarified the role of the essential fatty acid linoleic acid and heart disease. Some nutritionists will have to adjust their thinking and others will be able to say, “Told you so.” [caption id="attachment_69144" align="alignright" width="136"] Dr. William S.

Omega -3, -6, -9 Update

October 17, 2019

Julia Peterman

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Omegas don’t have quite the same surrounding excitement as some of the ingredients that have taken the market by storm in 2019—but that doesn’t mean they’re not in demand. Indeed, while some nutrients bubble to the top to become the trend of the year, omegas stand strong as the ingredient...