Alan Richman, Contributing Writer11.01.13
There’s more than water in the sea. Increasingly, scientists, nutritionists and consumers are finding that the oceans—long thought to be the spawning ground of life itself—also hold innumerable treasures that support health and well-being.
Not least of these worthies are omega 3 fatty acids. Even the ancients recognized fish as “brain food.” Now there is extensive scientific evidence to uphold not only that premise but also their contributions to heart health, immune function, joint flexibility, eye health and, perhaps, added longevity.
Meanwhile, omega 3s alone don’t come close to covering the burgeoning marine nutraceuticals sector. One must also look at astaxanthin, crypthecodinium, spirulina, chlorella, Dunaliella salina, glucosamine and chondroitin, collagen and green-lipped mussels, as well as a variety of minerals and bioactive compounds. There are more choices here than at a Las Vegas buffet.
Show Me the Money
Not to impugn suppliers’ altruistic impulses, but few would be bothering with this category if it didn’t represent strong busines
Not least of these worthies are omega 3 fatty acids. Even the ancients recognized fish as “brain food.” Now there is extensive scientific evidence to uphold not only that premise but also their contributions to heart health, immune function, joint flexibility, eye health and, perhaps, added longevity.
Meanwhile, omega 3s alone don’t come close to covering the burgeoning marine nutraceuticals sector. One must also look at astaxanthin, crypthecodinium, spirulina, chlorella, Dunaliella salina, glucosamine and chondroitin, collagen and green-lipped mussels, as well as a variety of minerals and bioactive compounds. There are more choices here than at a Las Vegas buffet.
Show Me the Money
Not to impugn suppliers’ altruistic impulses, but few would be bothering with this category if it didn’t represent strong busines
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