It Is Never Too Late To Get Fit
Most individuals would agree that physical activity is good for overall health. Countless research studies have linked exercise with lower overall risk of cardiovascular and chronic disease. In fact...
Top 10 Reasons Why Your Kids Should Be Taking Omega-3s
The benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids are widely recognized by scientific research, and there are several reasons why your kids should incorporate them into their diet. This essential nutrient is a key player in...
What's Missing In Your Vegan And Vegetarian Diet?
In the past 10 years, vegetarian and vegan diets have become increasingly more popular.1 Although there are several health benefits associated with eating a plant-based diet...
A Perfect Storm: Rising Costs of Fish Oil and the Confluence of Geopolitics, Climate Change, and Market Dynamics
"The rising costs of fish oil globally have been making headlines, and with good reason. The costs have been escalating due to a combination of geopolitical events, changing weather patterns and..."
Omega-3 fatty acids for athletes
Omega-3 fatty acids are well known for their cardiovascular benefits; however, these polyunsaturated fats also play a significant role in muscle repair and recovery, endurance, and...
How to overcome common nutrient deficiencies
Canadians are not getting enough vitamins and minerals in their diet.1 Although the problems with overeating are commonly discussed by healthcare professionals and in the media...
The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep
If there was a supplement that improved memory, attention, energy, decreased muscle loss, hunger, stress levels and was associated with an overall decrease in chronic disease would you take it...
5 Supplements to Increase Concentration and Cognition
In recent years, brain-boosting supplements, or nootropics, have become quite popular. These supplements, herbs and drugs often claim to help increase concentration, memory, creativity or...
Here is what happens to your body & mind when taking omega-3s daily
Omega-3 fatty acids have long been hailed as one of the most essential nutrients our bodies require for optimal health. Sourced from fish oil, these powerful nutrients have been...
Give Yourself an Oil Change
What’s an oil change for us, as individuals and people? It is one of the healthiest and most needed dietary changes a person at any age can make. If you are...
Are you deficient in Omega-3s?
There are three types of Omega-3 fatty acids. These "good fats" are often in short supply in our diets. In fact, less than 2% of North Americans are consuming adequate amounts of...
What EPA and DHA ratio to look for in an omega-3 supplement?
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are two types of omega-3 fatty acids to look for in your omega supplement. Once you know you have EPA and DHA in your omega-3 supplement...