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Omega-3 Supplements Lower Heart Rate During Exercise.

In 2025, Andrew Blannin and a team from the University of Birmingham in the UK studied 55 endurance-trained amateur men. They gave groups 3 g/day of EPA-rich fish oil (2.3 g EPA, 0.3 g DHA), DHA-rich algae oil (0.3 g EPA, 2.3 g DHA), or a placebo for 6 weeks. They tested heart rate, perceived effort, breathing ratio, and a 24 km bike time trial before and after.

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Pasture-Raised Chicken Enhances Heart and Immune Health.

In a 2024 article from FarmstandApp, researchers highlight the health advantages of pasture-raised chickens compared to conventional poultry. These chickens, raised outdoors with access to grass, insects, and sunlight, yield meat with up to 3x more omega-3 fatty acids, 40% more vitamin A, and 50% more vitamin E, alongside 21% less total fat.

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Nutrient Shortfalls Worsen ADHD Symptoms

In 2025, Rachel V. Gow and team from the University of Roehampton studied 57 UK individuals (47 children, 10 adults) with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions like autism. They measured blood levels of key nutrients (omega-3s, zinc, magnesium, B-vitamins, vitamin D) and correlated these with ADHD symptom severity using the Conners Parent Rating Scale.

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High Omega‑6 Intake is Fueling Chronic Inflammation.

A 2018 editorial in Open Heart by DiNicolantonio & O’Keefe highlights that the typical Western diet—with high omega-6 and low omega-3 fats—promotes inflammation linked to heart disease and chronic illness. They stress the importance of keeping omega‑6/omega‑3 ratios low to reduce inflammatory signaling like platelet aggregation and oxidative stress.

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