Aging…. It’s happening to all of us, but did you know that most Americans are aging “too fast”? You see, researchers now know more than ever how to measure aging where it actually happens, at the level of our DNA. And for Americans, the news isn’t good. Americans are aging faster than necessary and there are things we can do about it. Let me explain….
“Malnutrition” – What comes to mind? If you are like me, it is the disturbing and painful image of the frail, fly-covered, “nothing but skin and bones”, impoverished children of Africa. After seeing the suffering, we’ve all sensed that tug on our hearts to do something. Malnutrition seems all too painful and all too unnecessary in this age of plenty.
Omega-3 oils (EPA and DHA), found in wild ocean fish and fish oil supplements are among the most researched and recommended nutritional supplements of all time. Let’s be reminded why…
“Malnutrition” – What comes to mind? If you are like me, it is the disturbing and painful image of the frail, fly-covered, “nothing but skin and bones”, impoverished children of Africa. After seeing the suffering, we’ve all sensed that tug on our hearts to do something. Malnutrition seems all too painful and all too unnecessary in this age of plenty.
I couldn’t help but wonder at the “fish oil and prostate cancer” headlines this week that were apparently intended to “scare” men from eating fish and taking fish oil. The research details being proclaimed, that fish oil is associated with prostate cancer risk has been debated before, but I consider the emphatic fears being communicated both new AND unbalanced. Even previous researchers with these concerns have stated, “Overall, the beneficial effects of eating fish to prevent heart diseases outweigh any harm related to prostate cancer risk.”
This is a good opportunity to write a response to today’s headlines with a different perspective on fish intake and explain why I still eat plenty of ocean fish (like my wild-caught salmon for lunch today) AND still take my supplement of Omega 3 Essential Oils (ultra pure, professional quality fish oil). Fish oil and the essential fatty acids they contain are one of the most researched and recommended nutrients of all time. Let’s be reminded why…
Nutrition… just what is it and why does it matter? This is absolutely the core question that MUST be answered if we are pursuing optimum health and optimum weight. Nutrition is, by definition, the nourishment necessary for health and growth. My passion is to apply nutritional concepts that empower people to achieve optimum health. The reason and core method is simple. Everyone can achieve and maintain improved health if they consume essential human nutrients in proper amounts. Let me explain…
By Dr. Rick Tague
Good Sources of Omega-3
In addition to supplements, there are great sources of Omega-3 fatty acids one can add to their diet. The best in providing DHA/EPA are the cold water fish such as salmon (wild), sardines, herring, mackerel, anchovies, black cod and bluefish. American diets are often times lacking in these foods and saturated with foods that increase levels of Omega-6 fatty acids (mainly, refined vegetable oils found in most snack foods, cookies, crackers and sweets). Soybean oil is used in fast foods and processed foods to such an extent that it is estimated that 20% of the calories in the American diet come from this source. Hormones constructed from the Omega-6 fatty acids tend to increase inflammation, blood clotting, and cell proliferation. Omega-3 fatty acids tend to decrease these functions.