Posts Tagged ‘ALA’
Fish Oil Better Than Flax: Especially for Nursing Moms
Friday, May 8th, 2009
Kids need DHA for optimal learning and brain development. Fish oils are by far the best source.
A frequently-asked question pertaining to omega 3 fatty acids is whether fish oil or flax oil is better, or whether there’s any difference or benefit to taking one or the other. Vegetarian considerations aside, we do recommend fish oil (here’s our favorite fish oil) and there are in fact significant differences that shed light on why we think so. A new study adds weight to claims that fish oil is better than flax oil, especially so for nursing Moms and infants. Find out why in today’s AllStarHealth bog. (more…)
Multi-purpose Supplements: Alpha Lipoic Acid
Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
Alpha lipoic acid: Your Swiss Army Knife Supplement
With all the economic belt-tightening going on, lots of people are trimming down their supplement regimens. When it comes to getting to most bang for your supplement buck, there are few that hold a candle to alpha lipoic acid. Using inexpensive alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is like getting 3 or more supplements in one. You won’t believe how many different things ALA can do for you, but you’re about to find out in today’s AllStarHealth blog. (more…)
