Posts tagged omega 3 fish oil
Consumer Reports: Supplements to Avoid and Consider
Aug 10th
Consumer Reports recently released an article regarding dietary supplements and the adverse affects that some ingredients may have on your body. The article discusses the “dirty dozen”–12 ingredients that they warn consumers not to consume due to cardiovascular, liver and kidney health risks. The article also goes on to list 11 supplements you should consider taking, as they have been shown to likely be safe for most people and possibly or likely be effective in appropriate does for certain conditions. Omega-3 fish oil is one of these likely safe supplements and is listed effective for reducing triglyceride levels, decreasing risk of heart attack, stroke and progression of artery hardening in people with existing heart disease.
The dirty dozen includes such ingredients as aconite, bitter orange, colloidal silver and several more. Rather than memorizing this entire list, they recommend steering clear of any supplements that promote weight loss, sexual enhancement and bodybuilding as they are often problematic and some contain steroids or prescription drugs.
Steve Mister, president and CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, provided a counterpoint article on USA Today last week, stating that the risk of supplements was grossly overstated by Consumer Reports. He said that, “The dietary supplement industry has been a strong supporter of more resources and muscle at the agency [FDA].” He went on to say, “We prodded FDA for 14 years to get higher manufacturing requirements for our products, and we strongly support mandatory recall authority for the agency.”
The debate on whether or not these dirty dozen are truly that dirty still rages on. However, no one has questioned the efficacy of the 11 supplements that you should consider. What do you think about this Consumer Report and the debate surrounding it? Please leave your comments below.
NutraOrigin’s Pharmaceutical Grade Omega 3 Fish Oil Selected in Sleep Deprivation Study
Mar 13th
One of the main goals of the NutraOrigin blog is to help you, the consumer, make a more informed decision about nutraceuticals by raising awareness of health and wellness studies as well as professional viewpoints. As National Sleep Deprivation Awareness Week comes to a close, we would like to offer some insight into a new study which closely links the benefits of Omega 3 fish oil to the reduction of the effects of sleep deprivation. While it is fairly common to read about the positive correlation of omega 3 fish oil and heart health, a study performed by the Advanced Brain Monitoring Organization shows that the supplement may be more beneficial than first thought. This study found that NutraOrigin’s Omega-3 supplement reduced the effects of sleep deprivation and overall drowsiness and was also associated with a trend toward reducing signs of physiological anxiety.
There are several reasons why NutraOrigin’s supplement was chosen for the study. Of the selections reviewed, it was determined NutraOrigin Omega 3 Fish Oil met all three main criteria necessary for the success of the trial- high EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)/DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) concentration,molecular distillation and product stability, or freshness. Molecular distillation reduces heavy metal contamination, reducing potential mercury poisoning and other concerns. Molecular distillation is also associated with fewer digestive side effects, such as “fish burp” that are associated with taking fish oil supplements.
The whole NutraOrigin team is so proud to receive this recognition of our advanced product. You can read more about the study on our website.
In the spirit of this study we would like you to help us educate with your personal experiences. Tell us why you take pharmaceutical grade omega 3 fish oil. What benefits have you seen?
Timothy Peterson is the Vice President of Marketing for NutraOrigin. He has over 20 years of experience as a merchant and a marketer. He has founded and operated two businesses and was in retail for over a decade before moving into e-commerce and the multi-channel world. Today he is focused on promoting natural supplements as a key part of a healthy lifestyle. Timothy has a B.A. from Yale and currently resides in Long Island, New York.