Articles by Milton Haslam
Which Fish Contain Omega 3 and How Safe are They -
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Milton Haslam
If you want to know which fish contain omega 3, don't bother trying to find out in a health food store. The information is very limited at best. Other questions that get even fewer answers are: what are the best dosage levels and how pure...
What is the Difference Between Prescription Fish Oil and Over the Counter Supplements and Why You Need to Know -
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Milton Haslam
You may have seen the commercials. They just stated appearing the past few months because the F.D.A. approved launch of a prescription drug for fish oil. It seems to be a quality product but consumers are now asking - what is the difference between prescription...
Are Side Effects of Omega 3 Fatty Acids Something To Be concerned About -
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Milton Haslam
The US and most of Europe have recently been trying to copy a strategy that has been common in the East for centuries. It is very actually very simple – get essential omega 3 fatty acids into your diet as much as possible. Consumers are...
Top Rated Omega 3 Oil Supplements Can Be Expensive -
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Milton Haslam
Top rated. Micro-distilled. Purest. Super-potency etc. These are descriptions often used with omega 3 oil supplements. The problem is that it is almost impossible for a consumer to know which fish oil supplements actually work. How do you separate fact from fiction? One reliable method...
What Are the Krill Oil Negatives and What Are the Alternatives -
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Milton Haslam
Anyone who pays attention to the nutrition industry has noticed more omega 3 krill oil products are being offered. This is not new. Over the years, there have been numerous attempts to get omega 3 fatty acids from sources other than fish oil. None of...
Flax Seed Oil Versus Fish Oil - Which One Is Best -
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Milton Haslam
It is interesting to watch the debates between the advocates of flax seed oil and those who favor omega 3 fish oil. There are a lot of good points made on both sides but I think most of these arguments have nothing to do with...
Is There a Difference Between Fish Omega3 and Flax Seed Omega3 -
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Milton Haslam
When consumers look at the title of this article, they think fish omega3 and flax seed omega3 are a choice of one or the other. As a result there are people who start taking sides in a debate that is not needed. Each nutrient has...
Why You Should Take DHA During Pregnancy and How to Do It -
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Milton Haslam
Expectant mothers are besieged by information regarding dozens of fish oil supplements. As a result, many moms-to-be are considering taking DHA during pregnancy. However, there is a lot of confusion out there but the good news is fish oil can be an important addition to...
What is the Cost of Prescription Fish Oil Versus OTC Products -
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Milton Haslam
It is unlikely that anyone would be surprised by the huge increase in sales of over-the-counter [OTC] fish oil supplements. The drug companies have certainly noticed. Consequently, we have something new - a prescription [rx] fish oil product called Lovaza. What consumers are wondering is...
Are There Benefits of Krill Oil Supplement and Is the Cost Justified -
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Milton Haslam
Lately, it has been increasingly common to see omega 3 fish oil products that use krill as a source. Health conscious people have always known of the high prices but lately they are beginning to ask what are the benefits of krill oil supplement? This...
Will Arthritis Fish Oil Supplements Help -
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Milton Haslam
Arthritis sufferers have been trying just about any type of drug to relieve their pain. These drugs address the issue in different ways but there are two things that they have in common - little long term relief and lots of side effects. It is...
Can Omega 3 Brain Supplements Be An Answer for Young Children -
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Milton Haslam
If you walk around a supermarket you will see dozens of products that have omega 3 fatty acids added to them - cereals, candy, bread, milk and other dairy products. Much of this marketing is aimed toward children as well as adults. Specifically, some of...
Why Do Arthritis Fish Oil Supplements Work -
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Milton Haslam
Consumers have been using any drug they can think of for arthritis pain - everything from prescription drugs to aspirin. These so called "cures" do have two things in common - little relief but a lot of side effects. Lately, people have been looking to...
What is an Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acid and How Much Does Your Body Need -
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Milton Haslam
The phrase "essential fatty acid" is puzzling to many consumers because what omega 3 fatty acid your body wants is dependent on your diet and where you live. Technically, an essential fatty acid means that the body cannot make it. This is also true of...
Eating Fish or Using Fish Oil Supplements - Which is Better -
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Milton Haslam
An increasing number of consumers are looking into getting the omega 3 health benefits of eating fish but still avoid having seafood for dinner too often. This seems strange at first but what people are doing is trying to fix nutritional problems without poisoning themselves....
Joint Inflammation - How to Find Relief -
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Milton Haslam
People who suffer from joint inflammation are very familiar with the pain associated with it. Simply put, joint inflammation is usually the basis of joint pain. If someone wants to find relief, they need to treat the cause. Things like prescription drugs and over the counter...
Prescription Fish Oil Versus OTC Fish Oil - What Is the Difference -
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Milton Haslam
Not too long ago, the F.D.A. approved the first prescription fish oil. Originally called Omacor, it is now marketed under the name Lovanza. One thing that has not changed is what the drug company says it has - low contaminants and a high concentration of...
Human Body Inflammation is Necessary for Good Health - Why It Causes Bad Health -
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Milton Haslam
Lately, the number of products that say they prevent human body inflammation has increased dramatically. Some of them are anti-inflammatory drugs, supplements and various additives to anything from dairy products to baked goods. The reason that this is worth noting is that we would not...
Is A High Dose Fish Oil Supplement a Good Idea -
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Milton Haslam
Informed people are starting to figure out that we need a large amount of omega 3 essential fatty acids. Consumers know that the word "essential" means that the body has to out source that particular nutrient. They are not made internally. In other words, they...
What Does Fish Oil Do For You and What To Look For -
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Milton Haslam
What does fish oil do for you maybe the most frequently asked health question in recent years. Look at any nutritional supplement aisle in a store and you will find dozens of fish oil products on the shelves. Millions of people are using them daily...
