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Study: Those with Higher Omega-3 Index More Protected from Severe COVID

The research was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

April 6, 2023

Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) explored whether omega-3 fatty acids might be protective against contracting and/or suffering adverse outcomes of COVID-19 infection.

Health Quest Podcast: Nutrition for Mood Support

October 24, 2022

Steve Lankford and Steve Lankford, host of HealthQuestPodcast.com

Click here to listen. In this interview, Jolie Root discusses the challenges many of us face with anxiety and mood disorders. Her message: Nutrition is critical to support the normal structure and function of the nervous system and brain. Everyone needs good nutrition to support all aspects of health.

Study: Middle-Aged Adults with Low Omega-3 Index Have Smaller Brains that Have Aged Faster

October 24, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Sioux Falls, SD—People with a low Omega-3 Index experience a higher rate of brain aging than those with higher levels of omega-3s EPA and DHA in their blood. That's according to new eesearch published in Neurology. The Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI) reports that this new study replicates earlier findings from...

OmegaQuant Applauds Statement on Link Between Omega-3s and Preterm Birth Risk

October 24, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Sioux Falls, SD—OmegaQuant applauded a statement issued by the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) about the relationship between omega-3 EPA and DHA blood levels and preterm birth. After years of investigation, ISSFAL points to "strong evidence" on omega-3s "There is strong evidence that a proportion...

GOED Report: Value of Omega-3s Ingredients Increased to $1.53B

October 21, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Salt Lake City, UT—GOED, the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s, has published the 2022 edition of its annual Global EPA and DHA Omega-3 Ingredient Market Report. This report details the entire EPA and DHA omega-3 industry in the raw materials segment of the supply chain, which GOED reports was...

Supplements to Support Our Furry Friends

August 25, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Natural Grocers called it in their annual Top 10 Trends for 2022: Pet health is huge. Pet ownership skyrocketed during the pandemic. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA) 2021-2022 National Pet Owners Survey, an estimated 70% of U.S. households now own a pet. When it comes to our...

Study: Krill Oil Helps Improve Knee Osteoarthritis

July 29, 2022

Maggie Jaqua

Oslo—A new clinical trial concluded that Swisse High Strength Deep Sea Krill Oil (Superba BOOST krill oil phospholipids) resulted in improvements in knee pain, stiffness and physical function in adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA). The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is titled “Krill oil improved...

Dropi Releases New Cod Liver Oil Line

July 1, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Dropi has launched a new Cod Liver Oil product, extractedthrough the cold-process technique that dates back to the Vikings. The oil is a good source of fat-soluble vitamins A and D, and Omega-3 fatty acids. It is available in tablet and liquid form. The liquid comes in Original, Ginger, and...

Supporting Brain Health with Foods, Beverages, and Supplements

June 29, 2022

Carol Poliner

Did you know your brain is mostly fat? It is! Consisting of a minimum 60% fat, your brain is the fattiest organ in your body. This is why eating healthy fats like omega-3s are vital for brain health. Healthy fat helps stabilize the cell walls in the brain. Another interesting...

Chef Adonis Witt on 5 Plant-Based Trends, the Benefits of Chia & Why Regenerative Agriculture is Key

April 29, 2022

Nancy Trent

[caption id="attachment_88816" align="alignright" width="265"] Chef Adonis Witt[/caption] When it comes to plant-based trends, Adonis Witt is in-the-know. A classically trained chef with 20 years of experience, Witt has worked with a wide range of cuisines utilizing local farms and artisans. His interest is in scratch kitchens focusing on seasonal, market-driven food...