Leading scientists now recognize that just as there is good cholesterol, there are also good saturated fats. Fats are classified as short-, medium- or long-chain based on the number of carbon molecules they contain. When we eat long-chain fatty acids, they must be emulsified by bile salts in the small intestine before they can be absorbed into our body. Short- and medium-chain fatty acids, such as those in coconut milk, are absorbed directly through the portal vein to the

A new approach to essential fatty acid supplementation focuses on providing the body with higher levels of essential fatty acids from nuts and seeds and smaller, supportive doses of EPA & DHA found in wild caught fish oil and wild game.

There are two fundamental forms of essential fatty acids:

1. Parent Essential Fats -PEFs

These are primarily vegetarian sources and are made up of the true

by Ray Peat PhD

Many dietary oils can affect thyroid health. We cook with them almost every day and they are plentiful in commercially prepared foods. Expeller pressed or solvent extracted oils only became a major part of the American diet in the last century. It is possible they are among the worst offenders when it comes to the thyroid. They are known as vegetable oils or polyunsaturated oils. Ray Peat Ph.D., a physiologist who has

The world's best fish oil doesn't come from scientists. It comes from the world's best fish. Wholemega uses only 100% wild Alaskan salmon oil from fisheries recognized for ocean stewardship and sustainability. Alaska maintains one of the worlds most highly protected and managed natural fisheries and has outlawed salmon fish farming. By using only wild, sustainably caught Alaskan salmon- which happen to be among the cleanest and most

NEJM Study Confirms Enteric-coated Fish Oils Provide 3X More Absorption

Despite the vast amount of clinical research confirming the myriad health benefits of Omega-3 fish oils, many people are still averse to taking a daily fish oil supplement. That's because the majority of fish oil formulas come with an all-too-familiar side effect that repels even the most health-conscious consumer: the

The health benefits of the long-chain omega-3 oils from fish oils are now well known. Using a high quality fish oil supplement is the perfect solution for people wanting the health benefits of fish oils without the mercury, PCB's, dioxins, and other contaminants often found in fish. With the development of pharmaceutical grade fish oil supplements, these products are emerging as the preferred source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 fatty acids play a huge role in

What are Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), and why are they important?

Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids constitute the two families of EFAs. EFAs are considered "essential" because they are needed throughout the human life cycle, cannot be manufactured in the human body, and therefore they must be obtained through our diet on a daily basis for optimal health and wellness. The body must receive a constant and balanced supply of EFAs to ensure proper

PS (PhosphatidylSerine) - A Premier Brain Nutrient

PS or PhosphatidylSerine is an orthomolecule meaning that it is a molecule familiar to the body (as first defined in 1968 by the legendary two-time Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling). An orthomolecule is part of the body's normal biochemistry and this makes them safe dietary supplements. In fact, orthomolecules have been proven safer and more effective than herbal extracts

Several professional journals reporting studies in veterinarian medicine have reported the importance of essential fatty acids (EFA's) to the health of cats and dogs.

Healthy Coats and Skins

Evidence suggests that, similar to humans, the ration of dietary omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids may be important in the management of inflammatory diseases in pets. Diseases like flea allergic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis,

Omega-3 reduces damage by UV rays Harvard's Edward Giovannucci, M.D. speaking on National Public Radio said that for every person who dies from skin cancers caused by excessive sun exposure, an estimated 30 people may die of non-skin cancers related to vitamin D deficiencies caused by insufficient sun exposure or dietary intake. So what to do? We need to get sufficient sun exposure to prevent cancer, but not so much that we will suffer sunburns or increase the risk of skin