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Probiotics are microorganisms that offer some form of health benefit to the host – they can be found in various different foods. Probiotics are believed to play very important roles in regulating proper intestinal function and digestion – by balancing intestinal microflora. These ‘good bacteria’ are considered to be “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host”, according to the World Health Organization1. Probiotics are normally consumed in fermented foods with active live cultures such as yogurt. Probiotics are also available in supplement form as capsules, liquid and chewables. There are many different strains...

A new study provides clues about how omega-3 fatty acids can slow or even prevent damage from a heart attack Many heart doctor will tell you that one of the best ways to keep your heart healthy is to include more healthy oils, such as omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, in your diet. Studies have shown that people in parts of the world who eat more fish have lower rates of heart disease, and fewer heart attacks. One thing that has been less clear is what role fish oil plays in people who have already had a heart attack. Can omega-3 fat...

Consuming  omega-3 fatty acids may significantly lower your risk of dying from a heartattack, according to the most thorough study to date on this contested nutritional topic. Previous research on fish oil supplements and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids has shown mixed results, with some studies revealing heart-healthy benefits and others finding no benefit at all. The latest research, reported on June 27 in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, was the largest of its kind to measure the actual levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the participants’ blood, as opposed to relying on questionnaires in which people report what they eat. Results based on diet questionnaires are prone to...

Professor emeritus Jørn Dyerberg is one of the pioneers behind the discovery of the health effects of polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids in our foods. His work has paved the way for an entirely new field of research that has grown enormously since his first scientific articles in the 1970’s. Click Here to Watch Video! Dr. Jorn Dyerberg Discusses Omega-3 Benefits for Heart & Health

About 95% of Americans may have sub-optimal levels of omega-3s that put them at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, says a new study. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicated that 95.7% of a nationally representative sample of Americans has an omega-3 index – a quantification of the fatty acid status of a person – below 4%, reported to be a high risk indicator for coronary heart disease. “Suboptimal [long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCn-3 PUFA)] concentrations are common among U.S. adults despite repeated emphasis on increasing seafood consumption,” wrote the researchers in Nutrients . “Hispanic individuals and...