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Athlete Recovery: 6 Ways Omega-3 Fish Oil Helps

Posted by Ascenta Health on 2016 Jul 10th

Athlete Recovery: 6 Ways Omega-3 Fish Oil Helps

As every athlete knows, recovery is just as important as training. Mounting studies suggest that athlete recovery can be boosted by supplementing with omega-3 fish oil. But how, exactly, does omega-3 fish oil help athletes recover? In this post, we’re going to answer that question by taking a look at some of the benefits associated with omega-3 fish oil supplementation so you can gain a healthy, natural leg up on the competition during the traini…

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Omega-3, Depression, and Mood: What New Studies Suggest

Posted by Ascenta Health on 2016 May 24th

Omega-3, Depression, and Mood: What New Studies Suggest

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 8% of Canadian adults will experience major depression at some point in their lives, and 5% are currently struggling with an anxiety disorder [1]. Depression and mood disorders also threaten the wellbeing of Canadian youth—the CMHA states that 5% of males and 12% of females aged 12-19 will face depression as well [1].Mental health disorders are a very serious issue, and much research has been d…

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