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Essential Brain Nourishment: Fish Oils

Published on September 22, 2011 in brain health, healthy aging spotlight and omega 3 fish oil. 0 Comments

This is part of our ongoing The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging spotlight. Each week, we will be posting some of the great information that’s packed into our book, The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging.

Today’s topic:
Essential Brain Nourishment: Fish Oils

The fish oil, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), is the major polyunsaturated fatty acid in the brain. Between 25% and 50% of all the fatty acids in the brain, optic nerve and retina are DHA. One of the functions of DHA in the brain is to stimulate brain neurons to maintain strong cell-to-cell contacts so that they may communicate with ease. When DHA is added to the diet it enters the brain and is incorporated into those areas of neuron cell membranes where cells are in proximity and exchange messages. When the neuronal membrane DHA content is increased in rats, they learn more quickly and exhibit increased curiosity about their environment – all signs of enhanced cognitive functions. In elderly men and women, the ability to retain cognitive functions may increase as daily fish oil intake increases.8 DHA and other essential fatty acids support several structural components of brain tissue.

Next Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging topic:
Essential Brain Nourishment: Phosphatidylserine

References:
8. Kalmijn S, Feskens EJM Launer LJ, Kromhout D. Polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants, and cognitive function in very old men. Am J Epidemiol 1997;145:33-41.

Critical Tools for a Healthy Liver: Fish Oils

Published on September 14, 2011 in healthy aging spotlight, liver health and omega 3 fish oil. 0 Comments

This is part of our ongoing The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging spotlight. Each week, we will be posting some of the great information that’s packed into our book, The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging.

Today’s topic:
Critical Tools for a Healthy Liver: Fish Oils

Healthy fats, as those found in fish oil, may support the liver’s normal metabolic functions. Taking healthy fats also beneficially changes the ratio of healthy fats to unhealthy fats in the diet. Unhealthy fats, as mentioned above, bog down the liver’s ability to detoxify harmful chemicals. As reported in a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, healthy amounts of fish oil supplements (3000 mg to 5000 mg daily) support fat metabolism in the liver, as well as bile production and liver function.3 In addition, unlike unhealthy fats, fish oils are not stored within the liver. Replacing sources of other dietary fats with fish oils or fatty fish can further promote liver health.

Next Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging topic:
Critical Tools for a Healthy Liver: Milk Thistle (silymarin)

References:
3. Jonkers IJ, Smelt AH, Princen HM, Kuipers F, Romijn JA, Boverhof R, Masclee AA, Stellaard F. Fish oil increases bile acid synthesis in male patients with hypertriglyceridemia. J Nutr 2006;136:987-991.

Omega-3 Mango Peach Smoothie with Vitamin D

Published on February 4, 2011 in omega 3 fish oil and product news. 0 Comments Tags: , .

We’re pleased to announce the availability of a brand new product, Omega-3 Mango Peach Smoothie with Vitamin D.

Mango-Peach Omega Smoothie is an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids in the convenience of a delicious, easy to swallow, smoothie supplement. Made with ultra purified, DHA and EPA-rich fish oil and the refreshing taste of peach and mango, fish oil has never tasted so good!

With over 1,000 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids, 1,000 IU Vitamin D3, plus the provisions of both Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids, just 2 teaspoons of this easy to absorb formula is a great addition to any health regimen. Plus, there are no large capsules to swallow and no fishy aftertaste.

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Omega-3 Mango Peach Smoothie with Vitamin D

Managing the Inflammatory Response and Fish Oil

Published on December 8, 2010 in healthy aging spotlight, inflammatory response and omega 3 fish oil. 0 Comments Tags: , .

This is part of our ongoing The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging spotlight. Each day, we will be posting some of the great information that’s packed into our book, The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging.

Today’s topic:
Tips for Promoting a Normal Healthy, Balanced Inflammatory Response: Don’t Forget the Fish (and Fish Oil)

Month after month another study is published that confirms again the lesson of previous studies: fish oils (and the fish that contain them) are powerful promoters of balance in the human immune system. Recently, researchers confirmed that maintaining a healthy inflammatory state depends upon adequate daily consumption of fish oils – especially fish oils that are highly refined to contain concentrated levels of the essential fats DHA and EPA, and less fishy contaminants, mercury, pollutants and carcinogens.9

Next Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging topic:
Tips for Promoting a Normal Healthy, Balanced Inflammatory Response: Selenium and the Colorful Carotenoids

References:
9. Ferrucci L, Cherubini A, Bandinelli S, Bartali B, Corsi A, Lauretani F, Martin A, Andres-Lacueva C, Senin U, Guralnik JM. Relationship of plasma polyunsaturated fatty acids to circulating inflammatory markers. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2006;91:439-446.

The Mediterranean Diet – Is It The Oil?

Published on September 14, 2010 in healthy aging spotlight, mediterranean diet and omega 3 fish oil. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

This is part of our ongoing The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging spotlight. Each day, we will be posting some of the great information that’s packed into our book, The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging.

Today’s topic:
The Mediterranean Diet – Is It The Oil?

A mainstay of the Mediterranean dietary lifestyle is the copious use and consumption of high-quality extra virgin cold-pressed olive oil. Is this important? The results of a recently-published randomized controlled clinical trial has shown that the high phytonutrient content of extra virgin olive oil is “heart healthy,” producing increased serum HDL-cholesterol concentrations and decreased serum triglyceride, LDL-cholesterol and oxidized LDL cholesterol concentrations.8 In addition, a laboratory study has shown that two of the polyphenol phytonutrients in olive oil, hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein, impair the ability of damaged blood vessel lining cells to trick white blood cells into helping them form an arterial plaque.9

These findings help explain the observation that the routine, life-long consumption of several tablespoons of high-quality olive oil daily (as salad dressing, cooking oil, salsa or olives) can reduce the chances of ever having a heart attack by 75% or more.10

Of course, the health benefits of olive oil extend far beyond the heart and cardiovascular system. For example a recently published review article demonstrated that breast cancer and colon cancer in particular are less likely to occur in adults who habitually practice a Mediterranean dietary lifestyle.2 These reviewers explained the mechanisms through which oleic acid, the major monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) in olive oil, suppressed several of the very first biochemical events that convert a normal breast or colon cell into a cancerous cell – a mechanism that could help oncologists understand better the value of olive oil both to their patients and as a “cancer preventive” option for the general population.

Next Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging topic:
The Mediterranean Diet – Is It The Wine?

References:
2. Colomer R, Menendez JA. Mediterranean diet, olive oil and cancer. Clin Transl Oncol 2006;8:15-21.
8. Covas MI, Nyyssonen K, Poulsen HE, Kaikkonen J, Zunft HJ, Kiesewetter H, Gaddi A, de la Torre R, Mursu J, Baumler H, Nascetti S, Salonen JT, Fito M, Virtanen J, Marrugat J, EUROLIVE Study Group. The effect of polyphenols in olive oil on heart disease risk factors: A randomized trial. Ann Intern Med 2006;145:333-341.
9. Carluccio MA, Siculella L, Ancora MA, Massaro M, Scoditti E, Storelli C, Visioli F, Distante A, De Caterina R. Olive oil and red wine antioxidant polyphenols inhibit endothelial activation: Antiatherogenic properties of Mediterranean diet phytochemicals. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2003;23:622-629.
10. Fernandez-Jarne E, Martinez-Losa E, Prado-Santamaria M, Brugarolas-Brufau C, Serrano-Martinez M, Martinez-Gonzalez MA. Risk of first non-fatal myocardial infarction negatively associated with olive oil consumption: A case-control study in Spain. Intern J Epidemiol 2002;31:474-480.

Five New Products from Purity Products

Published on August 16, 2010 in Dr. Cannell, krill oil, liquid vitamins, omega 3 fish oil, phytosterols and vitamin d. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

We’ve released a few new products since our last products update. Click on each link to learn more.

Krill Omega-3 Super Formula
Dr. Cannell’s Advanced D Liquid Formula
Perfect Multi Advanced Liquid Multivitamin
Dr. Cannell’s Advanced D without Vitamin K
Cardio Super Formula

Purity Products OmegaBerry Fish Oil Video

Published on June 17, 2010 in omega 3 fish oil and product video. 0 Comments

In this video, Purity Products advisor Dr. Neil Levin discusses the importance and many health benefits of OmegaBerry Fish Oil.

Having trouble viewing? Here is the direct link to YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvSU-Ce3b6Q

Omega-3, Glucosamine, and Chondroitin: We knew it was a strong combination!

Published on May 5, 2010 in joint health, omega 3 fish oil, product news and sabrina's posts. 0 Comments

The benefits of glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate have been well established since the GAIT study sponsored by the National Institute of Health was published in the New England Journal of Health in 2006.  The result indicated that glucosamine and chondroitin provided excellent nutritional benefits for joint health.  The Omega-3’s in fish oil are better known for their cardiovascular benefits, but it is its special ability to naturally support the body’s normal inflammatory response that has researchers examining its utility in promoting joint health.  Recently, a Berlin based study reported that combining Omega-3 fatty acids with glucosamine could be a better approach than using glucosamine alone.  Our Joint Formula Supreme is a good way for people looking to support their joint health using natural nutritional tools. The scientists in the recent study noted that the ingredients acted synergistically.  As we would have expected, the Omega 3’s were beneficial in supporting a proper inflammatory response, whereas the glucosamine sulfate played a beneficial role in the rebuilding of lost cartilage substance. Purity Products captures the magic of this combo in our new and updated Joint Formula Supreme.  With well over a full gram of our concentrated molecularly distilled fish oil, it’s not only your front-line joint formula, but it conveniently doubles as your daily fish oil supplement.

- Sabrina Levin

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Omega 3 Fish Oil and Healthy Joints

Published on April 30, 2010 in healthy aging spotlight and omega 3 fish oil. 0 Comments

This is part of our ongoing The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging spotlight. Each day, we will be posting some of the great information that’s packed into our book, The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging.

Today’s topic:

Fish Oils and Healthy Joints

Flexibility and ease of motion are two characteristics of healthy joints. Due to the effects seen with fish oils on promoting a balance of the chemical messengers produced by the immune system, intake of fish oils has been shown to enhance normal joint flexibility and maintain ease of motion as we age. Fish oils also promote joint lubrication while maintaining joint comfort. In a study published recently in the journal Nutrition, the daily consumption of 3000 mg of fish oils was shown to enhance healthy joint movement and flexibility in a group of middle-aged men.28 The results of this study confirm that healthy joints are simply more of the benefits to be obtained from installing fish oils as one of your cornerstones to Healthy Aging.

Tomorrow’s topic: Vitamin D – More than just a Vitamin

References:
28. Berbert AA, Kondo CR, Almendra CL, Matsuo T, Dichi I. Supplementation of fish oil and olive oil in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Nutrition 2005;21:131-136.

Omega 3 Fish Oil and Healthy Skin

Published on April 29, 2010 in healthy aging spotlight and omega 3 fish oil. 0 Comments

This is part of our ongoing The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging spotlight. Each day, we will be posting some of the great information that’s packed into our book, The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging.

Today’s topic:
Fish Oils and Healthy Skin

Skin cells, like other cells throughout the body, have cell membranes composed of lipid bilayers that facilitate cellular communication, leading to an inflow of nutrients and an outflow of toxins. This exchange is necessary for promoting the health of these and all cells. On the skin, the manifestations of dysfunctional or unhealthy cells become obvious since the skin is an area that is exposed to the outside world. Keeping these cells happy, supple, and vibrant means reaping the benefits of healthy skin. Of course, this is everybody’s goal. But whether your skin can function properly while remaining healthy looking and attractive is largely determined by what you eat. Like every other part of your body, your skin will reward you for treating it well. And, like every other part of the body that has been examined, your skin loves, needs, and wants the healthy omega-3 fats that are provided by fish oils.

Your skin is exposed to the harshness of our environment on a daily basis. This exposure poses major challenges. The consumption of fish oils helps maintain your skin’s youthful vibrancy and suppleness while strengthening the protection it provides as the body’s major external organ. Research summarized in an article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that daily intakes of several grams of fish oil every day can promote healthy skin.26 Because “healthy skin” promotion by the fish oils depends in part on the natural state of the skin, it is likely that the skin of fair-skinned individuals will benefit the most from supplementation of the diet with fish oils. Fish oil and the omega-3 fats contained within it enhance the functionality of the skin as an immune barrier by facilitating nutrient exchange and toxin removal within cells.

Of course, another mechanism of skin support by omega-3 fats is through modulating the production of chemicals by the immune system in response to certain exposures. As reported in research published in the Journal of Lipid Research decades ago, it is not healthy for the skin to be exposed to increased production of pro-inflammatory triggers.27 However, within the skin, fish oils help to maintain a healthy balance of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory metabolic compounds. You can nurture your skin by ensuring that cold-water ocean fish and fish oils are part of your daily diet.

Tomorrow’s topic: Fish Oils and Healthy Joints

References:
26. Boelsma E, Hendriks HF, Roza L. Nutritional skin care: Health effects of micronutrients and fatty acids. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;73:853-864.
27. Chapkin RS, Ziboh VA, Marcelo CL, Voorhees JJ. Metabolism of essential fatty acids by human epidermal enzyme preparations: Evidence of chain elongation. J Lipid Res 1986;27:945-954.