Fish Oil Benefits Blog

Baby’s DHA from Nordic Naturals is the safe and effective way to ensure that growing babies from 5 to 35 pounds receive the important omega-3 essential fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Scientific research shows that an adequate intake of DHA is vital for the healthy development of the brain, eyes and nervous system in infants.

Improving nerve regeneration after corneal surgery, preventing psychotic disorders in those at high risk for them and reducing cellular aging are three emerging benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood, according to milestone research described in the April 2010 PUFA Newsletter and Fats of Life online publications for health professionals and consumers, respectively.

InterHealth Nutraceuticals’ signature joint health ingredient, UC-II®, is included in a new product from Nordic Naturals, the industry leader in omega-3 fish oils and EFA blends. Nordic Naturals introduced Omega Joint Xtra™ at the 2010 Natural Products Expo West with great feedback from attendees looking for the latest, innovative and scientifically-backed joint-health products.

Combining omega-3 fatty acids with glucosamine achieves better improvements in joint health than glucosamine alone, says a new study from Germany.

Adding the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to infant formula may improve the visual acuity of the infants, says a new clinical trial from the US. Doses of 0.32 and 0.64 per cent DHA led to improvements in eye health of infants, compared to infants fed non-supplemented formula, according to new results published in the prestigious American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Fish oil is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids in particular DHA which has been subject of several past studies for helping children with ADHD and ADD. A Calgary researcher at Lakehead University, Dr. Aparna Taylor, is looking at a new way to help kids with ADHD using fish oil supplements.

SALT LAKE CITY, March 9 /PRNewswire/ — Schiff Nutrition International, Inc. announced today that its fish oil products fully comply with California’s stringent safety requirement regarding PCB contamination.  Schiff’s fish oil products are well within the safe harbor limits for PCBs under California’s Proposition 65. “Schiff® knows that recent press reports have alarmed consumers and [...]

WATSONVILLE, Calif., March 4 /PRNewswire/ — Nordic Naturals announced today that the company’s products surpass all PCB standards set by California’s Proposition 65, the GOED voluntary monograph, and all international standards. Nordic Naturals products were not listed in the lawsuit filed in California alleging that eight fish oil companies did not properly label products regarding [...]

HOUSTON, March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE: OME), the nation’s leading producer of Omega-3 fish oil and specialty fish meal products, is disappointed that plaintiffs in California have filed a lawsuit yesterday against eight dietary supplement brands and retailers.  The Company’s products are in full compliance with all federal laws promulgated by the [...]

According to a lawsuit filed in California court on March 2, some fish oil capsules sold as health supplements for their Omega-3 fatty acids content have illegally undisclosed and unnecessarily high levels of contamination with polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) compounds. “Consumers who want the health benefits of fish oil shouldn’t also have to take the health [...]

Scientific evidence of the health benefits of omega-3′s are now so firmly established that a team of world-renowned doctors have formed the first ever International Omega-3 Awareness Day on March 3rd, 2010. As Carol A. Locke, MD who is leading this effort puts it, “What’s so amazing is that people can obtain huge benefits right [...]

Watsonville, CA –  A heart health diet (http://www.nordicnaturals.com) needs pure fish oil per numerous omega studies being highlighted during February, America’s Heart Health month.  62 million Americans are affected by heart disease which brings this condition to the forefront of the scientific community. The scientific consensus is so strong that health policy makers world wide, [...]

There is always a first! We are all familiar with fish oil benefits for heart, arthritis inflammation, brain health, vision, cognition etc., but this is the first time that we are hearing about fish oil and dental health. In a recent study published in the Journal Nutrition, Japanese researchers (Niigata, Japan) found that high DHA [...]

Fish oil may reduce the risk of psychotic disorders in high-risk individuals ScienceDaily (2010-02-02) — Individuals at extremely high risk of developing psychosis appear less likely to develop psychotic disorders following a 12-week course of fish oil capsules containing long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, according to a report. … > read full article

February is heart disease awareness month with AHA’s initiative for raising awareness among women. We are proud to be joining the AHA across America in the fight against the #1 killer of women – as well as of men. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women age 20 and over, but only 1 [...]

Rising Healthcare Costs Rising healthcare costs remains the talk of the nation. It is interesting to note that research commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA) couple of years ago shows that  appropriate use of select dietary supplements would improve the health of key populations and save the nation more than $24 billion in healthcare [...]

WATSONVILLE, Calif., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ — Nordic Naturals, the industry leader in omega-3 fish oil, introduces Omega-3 Effervescent, an innovative way to enjoy fish oil supplementation via a water-soluble drink mix containing EPA and DHA in a delicious orange flavor. This revolutionary delivery system is clean on the palate and offers all the amazing health [...]

At the request of the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) backed up DHA-related brain and eye health claims for infants. EFSA’s Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) said DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) levels of 100mg of per day were appropriate for 7-24 month-old infants along with 200mg per day for pregnant [...]

WATSONVILLE, Calif., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ — Nordic Naturals is honored to be participating in the NFL/NFLPA Sports Nutrition Label Certification Program with its Ultimate Omega(TM) 120 soft gels. By participating in the program, Nordic Naturals’ fish oil product will be offered to NFL players. The certification program ensures that NFL athletes can enjoy Nordic Naturals [...]

Macular degeneration and glaucoma among the top areas Americans have the most misunderstanding according to the American Optometric Association ST. LOUIS, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ — It’s a fact of life that eyes change with age, and baby boomers – Americans born between 1946 and 1964 – are at the stage when many are affected by [...]

DENVER, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ — Researchers are seeing more benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s), such as their ability to help prevent and slow age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye disease that is the leading cause of severe vision loss in older people. Fish consumption also seems to benefit seniors by thwarting dementia and the [...]

WATSONVILLE, Calif., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ — Nordic Naturals Professional Exclusive Division announces Prenatal DHA, a product developed especially for pregnant women to ensure adequate DHA, an important omega-3 essential fatty acid and a vital nutrient for the new mother and developing baby. Prenatal DHA carries the approval seal of the American Pregnancy Association, the leading [...]

A new study published in the Oct. 21 (2009) issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, find that fish oil does not enhance the results of the antidepressant, sertraline (Zoloft) when taken with Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish. “Unfortunately, it’s not where we wanted to be. We were kind of disappointed, to [...]

Most scientists now agree that fish oil benefits various inflammatory conditions like arthritis, heart disease etc. However, the mechanism of how fish oil benefits these conditions has been a mystery. Now, in a joint study between British and American scientists that recently was published in the journal Nature, there are clues to how fish oil [...]

Diabetes is a chronic condition in which insulin production is reduced resulting in less blood sugar intake by cells leading to high levels of glucose (sugar) in blood. In this article, we look into the top 3 supplements for diabetes support and management. We will also review a product that contains these essential elements to [...]

Research led by Hernan A. Bazan, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Section of Vascular Surgery, at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine, has found that unstable carotid artery plaques – those in danger of rupturing and leading to a stroke – contain more inflammation and significantly less omega-3 fatty acids than asymptomatic [...]

WATSONVILLE, Calif., May 5 /PRNewswire/ — Nordic Naturals, the market leader in omega-3 fish oil, announces Omega Longevity, purified fish oil high in omega-3 essential fatty acids combined with two of nature’s most powerful antioxidants – resveratrol and green tea extract – for targeted nutritional support for healthy aging. This synergistic blend is formulated with [...]

WATSONVILLE, Calif., June 23 /PRNewswire/ — Nordic Omega-3 Fishies is Nordic Naturals newest product for children, the “ultimate fish oil gummie” in a swimmingly fun shape and great tasting natural tangerine flavor. Perfect for two-year-olds and up, Nordic Omega-3 Fishies is a gourmet treat made with purified fish oil from anchovies and sardines, two sustainable [...]

Product Purity is a Primary Concern When Choosing Supplements EDISON, N.J., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly 50 percent of respondents to a survey about dietary supplement habits feel that they or their families are missing out on essential nutrients in their daily diets and the majority (63%) believe they are missing omega 3s, essential fatty [...]

A new government-sponsored study is underway to study vitamin D and fish oil to see whether either nutrient can lower a healthy person’s risk of getting cancer, heart disease or having a stroke. The study targets a specific racial group – African Americans who tend to have higher risk of heart disease. It is believed [...]