How To Compare Omega-3 Supplements
Omega-3 fats are polyunsaturated fatty acids, also known as the “good fat” found in fish and some plants. Since our bodies cannot produce omega-3 fatty acids on their own, we must consume them...
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Surprising Health Benefits of Joint Health Supplements
Joint health supplements can help increase range of motion, reduce arthritis pain, aid in injury recovery and maintain the overall health of your joints. Cooper Complete Joint Health supplement is...
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Risk
Recent news reports suggest there may be a dose-related risk of atrial fibrillation with omega-3 fatty acid intake. Cooper Clinic Cardiologist and Director of Clinical Research Nina Radford, MD,...
Lower LDL Cholesterol with Berberine
Looking for a more natural approach to lowering your LDL (bad) cholesterol? Cooper Clinic Cardiologist Nina Radford, MD, shares scientific insight on how a berberine supplement can support heart...
Folate Health Benefits – Why You Should Take Folate
While most of us know folate is key in preventing birth defects for women of childbearing years, we may not be aware that it is used for a number of vital functions in the body for both men and...
Omega-3 Fish Oil and Krill Oil Differences
The health benefits of consuming omega-3 fatty acids in both food and supplement form are well known and well documented. More than 30,000 studies exploring the advantages of omega-3 have proven...
Cooper Cardiologist Shares Key VITAL Trial Vitamin D Takeaways
There seems to be no end to the confusion and controversy about the reported health benefits of supplements. This is certainly true for vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids. The VITAL (VITamin D...
Vitamin D and Immunity: What does the Research Say?
Most of us know that vitamin D (also known as the sunshine vitamin) plays an important role in bone health. However, did you know the research on vitamin d and immunity shows people with low...
Top 4 Vitamin Deficiencies
While Americans may eat more often and indulge in larger portions than any other country, the American diet can also leave large nutritional gaps. According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for...
Omega-3 and Heart Health: Do you know these benefits?
Omega-3 fatty acids and heart health go hand in hand. For many years American Heart Association (AHA) has recommended eating at least two servings of fish...
Physician Q&A: Red Yeast Rice
Do you struggle keeping your LDL cholesterol levels at bay? Are you looking for a holistic alternative to statins? Michael Chapman, MD, Cooper Clinic Platinum Physician and preventive medicine...
Doctor’s Orders: Daily Supplements
At Cooper Clinic, physicians view measuring your body chemistry as an essential component to knowing how to improve the quality and quantity of your life. Camron Nelson, MD, Cooper Clinic...
Short Chain versus Long Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids: EPA, DHA, ALA and the Difference
Omega-3 goes by many names, including fish oil, essential fatty acids, and poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFA’s). To take it one step further, there are two types of omega-3s, long-chain and...
Cooper Cardiologist Shares Key VITAL Study Omega-3 Takeaways
After the results of the VITAL (VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL) study were announced at the annual American Heart Association meeting in November 2018, you might have seen attention-grabbing...
Potassium Benefits for Heart Health, Not to Stop Cramps
Potassium deficiency has long been associated with muscle cramps, but research shows not eating enough potassium can also have a negative impact on heart health.
According to the Centers...
Top Vitamin E Benefits In A Multivitamin
Did you know vitamin E is one of the most essential nutrients for your overall health? While it has a wide range of benefits, vitamin E is mostly used to slow aging and prevent...
Magnesium Supplement Benefits for a Healthy Body
Magnesium supplement benefits the body in several ways and is essential to optimal health. Various key functions of magnesium include increasing energy, regulating sleep, improving bone density...
Vitamin D Infographic – Do you get enough Vitamin D-3?
Are you getting enough vitamin D? The vitamin D infographic below discusses the three main ways to consume vitamin D on a daily basis. Sunlight, food, and supplementation provide essential vitamin...
Vitamin D and Heart Disease: How are They Linked?
A recent study by Johns Hopkins on vitamin D and heart disease analyzed more than 10,000 American adults. Looking at surveys and health records for nearly 20 years they found:
Participants...
Best Vitamins for Seniors: Nutrition and Aging
There are many factors that can hinder a balanced diet, especially for older adults. These issues can limit the ability to obtain some of the best vitamins for seniors from diet alone.
For...