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DHA: Critical at Any Age

Posted on 06. Apr, 2011 by Robert Abel, Jr., MD.

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As a society, we are starving our children. Yet this newest generation to the planet is so obese that children are developing Type 2 diabetes in unprecedented numbers at younger and younger ages. The fast, tasty, easy processed foods that bedeck our glittering food emporia are mostly empty calories that fatten our children while robbing [...]

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Rediscovering DHA

Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by Asgeir Saebo, MS.

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Eating fish or supplementing with fish-derived omega-3 fatty acids to protect against disease isn’t news. But with environmental and overfishing issues on the rise, it’s important to know that there is an alternative DHA source that’s both concentrated and sustainable: calamari, or squid oil.

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Omega-3s for Healthy Babies

Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by healthetimes.

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Adding to the growing evidence supporting the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, a new study finds that omega-3s are important for a baby’s developing eyes and brain.

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Dry Eyes?

Posted on 17. Jan, 2010 by Robert Abel, Jr., MD.

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One out of every five of us has dry-eye symptoms, as do 50 percent of people over age 65. The good news is you may be able to put down those eye drops and examine your diet and lifestyle to relieve symptoms.

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Maintain Your Vision Naturally

Posted on 16. Jan, 2010 by Robert Abel, Jr., MD.

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Eye health is often associated with overall health. Nutrition plays an important role in healthy eyes, and your eyes may benefit from concentrated nutrients and a healthier diet.

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Lutein for Your Eyes and Skin

Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by Margaret Jones.

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Evidence continues to grow supporting lutein’s role in lowering the risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, and recent research finds that this powerful antioxidant may even benefit our skin.