Tag Archives of : heart healthy

Extended Benefits!


Ever since the discovery of the towering benefits of omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, the major focus has been on fish oils as being the best substance from which to get them.  And for the most part, that has proven to be true. However, more recent discoveries had led to the fact that […]

Studied And Growing!


Omega 3 fatty acids are essential fats that our bodies need but cannot make.  Coming from fish oil, they are as the name implies, taken from the tissues of oily fish and are valuable in many aspects of health care.  Fish oil supplements are even recommended for pregnant women since it is known that the […]

Special Signaling Molecule


Nitric oxide, the signaling molecule has been found to dilate, or expand, the veins which, in turn, promotes better blood flow.  In fact, heart patients use nitroglycerin pills placed under the tongue that cause a reaction to produce nitric oxide and relieve acute chest pain.  It therefore follows that as a preventative measure, it can […]

Why Krill Oil?


Highly agreed among experts, we all need omega 3 benefits from our diet.  We do not make them in our bodies naturally so we must get them from the food we eat.  The most known source of healthy omega 3 fatty acids is from fish oils. However, now the most concentrated content of omega 3’s […]

The Arginine Connection!


Did you know that many athletes, especially body builders, are truly convinced that adding supplements containing arginine to their diet will bring increased strength and enhanced performance?  Why is that?  Well, the ultimate goal is nitric oxide production in the body for blood flow support and taking arginine (or L-arginine) is actually step one! You […]