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If you want to raise your Omega 3 level... First raise your understanding


With thousands of scholarly and lifestyle articles supporting the importance of Omega 3... where do you even start if you are thinking about increasing your intake?  

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Can Omega-3 Really Improve Your Vision?


Good intake of Omega 3 with diet or supplementation can improve your vision but perhaps in a way you might not expect.

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Beyond Eye Benefits of Omega 3


Omega 3 supplementation has many positive influences beyond your eyes.  If you are looking for motivation to start or continue Omega 3's, read on...

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Risk of contaminants in Omega 3 supplements


Reputable companies take great safety precautions to avoid any issues but as a consumer, How can you protect yourself and family?  

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Why we love NutraSea Omega-3


You know exactly what you are buying and we know exactly what we are selling with nature's best Omega 3

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Does Omega 3 help your retina?


Most of the content on mEYEspa is related to dry eye therapies however I had a great question from a patient in clinic this week - "Does Omega 3 help my macular degeneration?"

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Is more better? Is Omega 3-6-9 better than just Omega 3?

 

Omega 3-6-9 are all important fatty acids for whole body health.  However, when specifically talking dry eye treatment and ocular inflammation, are the all needed? 

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Vegan Vegetarian Dry Eye Supplements: Flax vs. Algae Omega-3 

 

From clinical experience, folks never seemed to have much success for dry eye treatment with flax seed based Omega 3 supplements.  Why?

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Omega 3 Maximum Dose

 

Is 2000mg/day of Omega 3's too much?  Learn about maximum dose

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Best Value vs. Cheapest Omega-3.  What is the most potent product for the $ that we have found?

 

Omega 3's can be expensive!   Compare the most potent vs. cheapest Omega 3 EPA DHA supplement.  Find out our 2025 winner. 

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