Appetite – Omega-3s may help control appetite, satiety and promote weight loss.



Parra D, Ramel A, Bandarra N, et al. A diet rich in long chain omega-3 fatty acids modulates satiety in overweight and obese volunteers during weight loss. Appetite. 2008;51(3):676-80.



Long chain omega-3 fatty acids (LC n-3 FA) are considered nutritional factors with a potential to modulate food intake. Thus, the aim of the current study was to determine whether appetite could be… Continue

Vitamin K2 should be part of your heart health and bone health strategy. It is different than vitamin K1 which is important for blood coagulation. Vitamin K2 “turns on” two proteins in our body that bind calcium in the arteries and deposit it into bones. So it helps support your heart health by reducing calcification and supports your bone health by helping increase bone mineralization (along with vitamin D). There are a couple of types of vitamin K2 available, but MK-7 seems to be the best… Continue

Hamden, CT Niacin available as non-prescription supplements can be an effective component of a broader natural nutritional approach to improve cardiovascular health and healthy blood lipids including cholesterol, a White Paper released by Kardea Nutrition reported.



Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, is vital for good health. Niacin helps convert food into energy, build red blood cell counts, and synthesize hormones. For basic good health, a relatively small amount of niacin, about… Continue

EW YORK (Reuters Health) - A US study on cholesterol released today contains both good and bad news:



The good news: Between 1999 and 2006, the number of adults in the US with high levels of artery-clogging LDL cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol, decreased by about one-third.



The bad news: A high percentage of adults still are not being screened or treated for high cholesterol levels, putting their health in jeopardy.



Adults at greatest risk for heart attack and… Continue

B vitamins play a complex and fundamental role in our overall health. You may be taking a B-complex vitamin without really knowing why. Here is a quick summary of some of the crucial roles B vitamins play in our health.



Vitamin B1 (thiamine) -- supports the break down of carbohydrates; supports emotional and mental balance

Vitamin B3 (niacin and niacinamide) -- supports normal cholesterol levels

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) -- supports emotional and mental balance by helping the… Continue