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Posted by Beyond Health on Nov 3rd 2025

The Omega-3 Index: A Way to Measure Your Tissue Levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

We’ve been writing recently about the importance of a particular family of fatty acids called the omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are found in flaxseeds and flax oil, green leafy vegetables, and non-farmed fatty fish, like salmon, anchovies, herring and sardines. Thousands of studies have shown that having high levels of omega-3s in your blood helps to prevent and reverse all kinds of chronic disease, including heart disease, cognitive decline and dementia, diabetes, cancer, depression and anxiety, eye problems like macular degeneration, arthritis, autoimmune disease, neurological disease and more. Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly how much omega-3s you had in your tissues? Well, now you can! Dr. William Harris is a research professor at the Sanford School of Medicine in South Dakota. He has been studying fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids since the 1970s. With fifty years of research under his belt and over 80 published papers, he is an expert in th…

Nov 3rd 2025

Prevent Diabetes with Vitamin D

. . . it boosts your insulin-producing cells Almost 10% of our population today is diabetic, and if some big changes aren't made, up to one-third of the population is projected to be diabetic by the year 2050. Medical expenses among people with diagnosed diabetes are 2.3 times higher than they would have been without this illness, and diabetes costs the US almost $200 billion a year. But preventing diabetes is really quite easy. A good diet, managing your weight, and exercise are the basics. And one more thing: adequate vitamin D. A recent study found that vitamin D boosts the beta cells -- cells that make insulin, which helps to prevent diabetes. In another study, the same researchers found that those with a vitamin D status of 25ng/ml had a 43% lower risk of developing type II diabetes than those with less than 14ng/ml. Other studies have linked vitamin D deficiency with impaired insulin production and increased insulin resistance. Vitamin D is one of those molecules th…

Nov 3rd 2025

Q&A with Raymond: Is There Such a Thing As Too Many Oils?

Question: Can you take too much 'oils'? I take flax oil, sometimes primrose and sometimes fish oil. With so much confusing info out there, how do you know which one to take, for how long and best time of day, with or without food? etc. Is it best to alternate or take them all at the same time? Due to the cost, I tend to stock up when they're on sale. - JS, Internet Answer: By "oils" I take it you are referring to essential fatty acids found in flax oil, primrose oil (GLA) and fish oil. Although most Americans are deficient in these essential fatty acids, it's conceivable to go overboard and take too much of them. It's also very possible to buy low-quality versions of these otherwise healthy oils that are actually detrimental to health -- always get them from totally trustworthy sources like Beyond Health. For most people either the Beyond Health EFA Formula as directed on the label OR a tablespoon each of Udo's Choice and Cod Liver Oil, Professional Formula a day is sufficien…

Nov 3rd 2025

Childhood Nutrition

Malnutrition is the leading cause of disease in America, and children’s diets are usually worse than even our malnourished adults. As a result, sub-clinical nutrient deficiencies are common, and show up as behavior problems, learning difficulties, obesity, anxiety, and depression. More and more children are developing cardiovascular risk factors as early as age three and are suffering from diseases that used to be reserved for older folk, like type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancer. No sane parent would deliberately give their child heart disease or cancer. Yet this is exactly what we do by feeding our children disease-causing “foods” like sugar, white flour, milk, ice cream, cookies, candy, cakes, fruit juice, sodas, pizza, breakfast cereals, French fries and various processed foods. Unfortunately, the same kinds of so-called “foods” are served in school cafeterias, contributing to poor school performance and impaired social skills. Optimal development and fun…

Nov 3rd 2025

Does Fish Oil Make You Age Faster?

Fish and flax oil are our two best sources of omega 3 fatty acids. The omega 3s are absolutely necessary for good health, and most Americans are deficient in them - a significant factor in our epidemic of chronic disease. However, a recent study offers a good reminder that these fats must be handled with care, as they are readily oxidized both outside and inside of the body. Excessive oxidation causes cell damage and aging. . . . it CAN, if taken without antioxidant protection!In this study, mice fed a daily diet containing 5% fish oil (the equivalent of about 4 tablespoons of cod liver oil on a 2,000 calorie-a-day diet) demonstrated increased oxidative stress, which promoted aging and diminished their lifespan.Does this mean we should avoid fish oil? Absolutely not! It means that with high doses, it is very important to take the specific antioxidant vitamin E as well. One capsule for each 40 lbs. of body weight taken with breakfast is ample protection in most cases.Meanwhile, fla…

Nov 3rd 2025

Nutritional Support for Vaccination

We haven’t taken sides on whether or not you should get the COVID vaccine. Following in Raymond Francis’ footsteps, we are skeptical about vaccines in general and continue to maintain that the best defense against disease is making the effort to achieve optimal health with what we’ve called “the Beyond Health Lifestyle.” There are also many unknowns about the new technologies used in the COVID vaccines, and enough is known about the older vaccines and the drug companies making the new vaccines to cause concern. Still, even with the best of intentions, not everyone will be able to achieve optimal health. The vaccines appear to be saving lives and allowing a return to something approaching normality, and the pressures to be vaccinated in order to fully participate in the new world that’s being created are intense. With that in mind, we’ve been reading what various experts in nutrition recommend for making vaccinations as safe and effective as possible. Would it surprise anyone if we star…

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