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Glucosamine + fish oil omega-3’s has been shown to begin the process of reversing osteoarthritis

Friday, December 4th, 2009

A recent study looks at the effect of glucosamine sulfate with or without omega-3 fatty acids in patients with osteoarthritis.
Glucosamine + fish oil omega-3’s has been shown to begin the process of reversing osteoarthritis, as published by Gruenwald et al in the Sept 2009 issue of the journal Advances in Therapy. (link) Though this [...]

Mercury not a problem in fish oil products

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

News reports are routinely talking about the problem of mercury in fish.

WASHINGTON – Mercury contamination was found in every fish tested at nearly 300 streams across the country in the most comprehensive look at the spread of the toxic element in streams and rivers.
All fish had traces of contamination, and about a quarter [...]

Omega-3 Kills Cancer Cells

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

Medical News today reported the results of a study showing DHA’s role in reducing tumor size:
Docosahexanoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oils, has been shown to reduce the size of tumours and enhance the positive effects of the chemotherapy drug cisplatin, while limiting its harmful side effects.
Ever since a case report [...]