Probably one of the fittest bodies in Hollywood is that of Ryan Reynolds. He made his first real appearance in the popular movie Van Wilder, where he showed off his six pack, and fitly toned body. However, in 2003-2004, Ryan went through an amazing transformation in preparation for his role in the movie Blade Trinity. This transformation is what really got him the attention in the health and fitness industry. In preparation, he managed to shed his body fat from 11% to only 3%, on top of gaining 20 pounds of muscle mass, all within a time period of about 5 months. Now, you ask, how did he do it?
First off, Ryan was given a specific diet. In his own words he says, “I ate something pretty much every 2-3 hours, never "stuffing" myself, but never letting myself get hungry.” He also drank a large amount of water continually throughout the day.
The Reynolds Diet:
Breakfast: 2 eggs, some "good" fat like a spoon of almond butter or slice of avocado, and 1 cup of oatmeal with applesauce
Midmorning snack: protein bar
Lunch: albacore tuna wrap or chicken and salad
Mid-afternoon snack: protein shake (whey and water), protein bar, or apple and almonds
Dinner: broiled fish or chicken, brown rice, vegetables, and salad
Evening Snack: protein shake
Ryan ate a protein carb mix every 2 hours, resulting in 8-10 small meals a day. Most of his carbohydrates he ate post-workout and never after 8:00pm. The carbs during the day kept his blood sugar levels even, and gave him the right amount of energy to get him through the intense workouts.
The Reynolds Workout:
Guided by personal trainer Darren Chapman, (both for Ryan Reynolds, and Jessica Biel) he performed daily workouts for 2-3 hours a day.
He would start with about 500-1000 sit ups, because this was very meditative for him. It didn’t matter when they were done, but he found it most beneficial at the beginning of the workout. The lower abs are the hardest muscle to develop, so Ryan did a lot of leg lifts with both the exercise ball, and weights, to focus on these muscles.
He would then do heavy weights focusing on one body part a day. It would look something like this: Chest day 1, Back day 2, Shoulder day 3, Legs day 4, with arms mixed in, and a constant rotation of these every day.
Reynolds Supplement Intake:
Ryan went on Creatine to gain more muscle mass, and also took supplements including L-glutamine, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), whey, and a multivitamin.
He notes how important diet played a role in his transformation. He said that 80% of it was based on his diet, when most people believe the workout to be the most vital element. However, 80% of building muscle is eating the right diet. Making sure he had enough calories to gain mass, but not fat, and eating a large amount of protein and carbs was his main focus.
So implementing a specific diet plan and starting your own workout routine can help you on your way to an overall better physique. You may not end up looking like Ryan Reynolds, but you can easily get on the right track to a fit and healthy body.
1. Sugar has a tendency to be a craving and a curse all at once. It tastes good going down and keeps you from feeling ‘up’. When you crave something sweet, its important to have something else ready and available to eat instead. Try to choose snacks that have a small amount of carbohydrates to give you a measurable amount of energy for your day like whole grain crackers and low-fat cheese, fresh fruit or a small box of raisins and low-fat cheese or plain, nonfat yogurt blended with fruit.
2. Caffeine is another substance that will give us the wake up call that we need, but leave us hanging later on. Try to choose the decaffeinated version of your favorite beverage like coffee, tea or cola and avoid using caffeine to help you stay awake; this will only throw off your natural sleep cycle and promote your low energy levels.
3. Dehydration – With our busy lifestyles, it is easy to forget to drink water throughout the day. We need water to flush out toxins, keep our energy levels elevated and to keep our tissues hydrated. It contains no calories, so you can drink as much of it as you want to, and if you need some variety, add a lemon or lime slice to it. You can also make homemade lemonade with lemon, water and a small amount of sugar or artificial sweetener.
4. Exercise –Whether or not you exercise consistently, the amount of exercise that you get (or don’t get) could be contributing to your lack of energy. While exercise energizes us physically, mentally and emotionally, we feel more sluggish without it. On the other hand, when we do exercise, it enhances our mood by releasing endorphins, a ‘feel good’ chemical that increases energy levels. Hopefully it will encourage us to exercise more…. but not too much. Overtraining will deplete your energy reserves, break down muscle and make you feel weaker instead of stronger. Exercising too much could suppress your immune system, which could increase your chances of a bacterial or viral invasion, making you more vulnerable to illness. So make sure that you stay in control of your workout sessions and the frequency of them.
You (and you alone!) are in control of your own energy levels, so choose to eat the right foods and drink the right beverages to boost your energy instead of bring it down.
The practical implications of this are enormous. This means that getting an adequate supply of the right brain nutrition we can support healthy brain functions. Some brain nutrients may even help regulate better moods, thus raising the ability to cope with life more optimistically.
Several brain nutrients have passed preliminary research studies; others have shown good results in larger clinical trials. Nutrients that have been fairly well researched by science and show supportive efficacy for promoting brain health are:
Omega 3 fatty acids.
The brain is made up of about 60 percent fat, mainly the omega 3 fatty acid docosahexanoic acid (DHA). DHA is crucial for supporting healthy functions of the brain. Optimal dosage is required for pregnant women and nursing mothers to ensure pre-natal and post-natal brain development of the baby. In adult brains, DHA helps to support brain structure and the cell-to-cell signaling system. It also helps to promote the development of the nervous system as well as cognitive skills and memory functions. A deficiency of DHA has been associated with negative behavior patterns. Research indicates that it may help avert memory decline associated with age, and though further studies are investigating this role, Omega 3 has also been said to act as a proactive nutrition for preventing Alzheimer's disease.
Curcumin.
As we age amyloid buildup clogs the brain with protein deposits. This is a degenerative process that affects all of us as we age and has an impact on the brain's memory and learning abilities. Curcumin is an antioxidant, known to exhibit a protective influence on the brain and helps prevent this type of degeneration. Curcumin combined with DHA is believed to have a synergestic neuro-protective effect on the brain.
CoQ10 is a coenzyme required in every cell for the production of energy. It is especially concentrated in the brain, the heart, the liver, and kidneys as these organs require the most energy to support their functions. Research shows that CoQ10 has neuro-protective properties and may play a vital therapeutic role against neuro-degenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and Huntington disease. It has been noted that such patients have low CoQ10 content in the brain.
Acetyl-l-Carnitine (ALC). This nutrient exhibits a highly positive influence on brain health and fat metabolism in the nerves. It is also known to play a role in stress tolerance. ALC has the ability to convert fat into fuel for brain cells. Adequate fuel ensures that brain cells function optimally. ALC has neuro-protective properties and also inhibits the formation of amyloid plaque. It is also believed to support healthy brain functions by repairing damaged brain cells.
B Vitamins.
B vitamins, particularly Vitamins B6, B12 and folate play an important role in brain functions. B12 has been studied for its role in inhibiting age-related brain atrophy. Vitamins B6 and folate exert a neuro-protective influence.
Antioxidants. The Journal of the American Geriatric Society (2000) noted that excess free radical activity impairs the functions of brain cells and prevents them from communicating with each other leading to mis-mapping of information and memory loss. Eventually it leads to cell death. Vitamins E and C are vital antioxidants required to promote the preservation of brain cells. Antioxidants in blueberries are also known to play a significant role in combating free radical activity in the brain.
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Dairy products that are fortified with functional ingredients such as probiotics, omega 3 fatty acids, additional calcium and Vitamin D are receiving more consumer attention these days. Such products not only augment nutrition but, depending on the functional ingredient added, also play a role in weight management, digestive health, immunity and healthy bone development. Popular functional ingredients include:
"Probiotics" means "for life". The World Health Organization defines probiotics as "live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host". Research shows probiotics supports digestive health, but may have wider benefits according to the specific strain of probiotics used. Yogurt has been a popular product for fortification with probiotics.
From 2006 to 2007, probiotics claims on food and beverage products increased by more than 140 percent, according to AC Nielsen (a global marketing research firm) with yogurt being the most popular product for delivery.
Omega 3 fatty acids. Dietary increase of Omega 3 fatty acids, particularly, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is strongly supported by research. Omega 3 fatty acids are believed to provide numerous health benefits including the support of heart health, digestive health, brain health and joint health. These "good" fats are popularly added to milk, yogurt, and cheeses. Consumer awareness of the health benefits of EPA and DHA is wide and the fortification of dairy products with omega 3 fatty acids is predicted to be a hot-seller.
Oligosaccharides are soluble and semi-soluble fiber often used as prebiotics, an important component of digestive healthcare. Synbiotics, the combination of probiotics with prebiotics, help to produce short chain fatty acids (SCFA) and certain B vitamins. The SCFA protect colon tissue and help to regulate healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels. They also support normal blood sugar levels and certain immune functions. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) derived from fruits and vegetables help promote the absorption of calcium.
Whey protein derived from milk enhances the protein value of a dairy product. Studies show whey protein helps to improve the solubility of minerals and their absorption in the digestive tract. It also helps to promote immune functions.
Protein is a nutrient that dominates the athletic and bodybuilding industries. For a number of years, athletes and health enthusiasts have been adopting a protein-rich diet to build more muscle mass and promote weight loss. Research shows that protein is an appetite suppressant, and based on a survey conducted by the NPD Group, Inc., a leading global provider of consumer and retail market research information, people want more protein in their diet. High-protein diets help promote satiety and loss of fat.
The International Food Information Council's (IFIC) 2009 Food and Health Survey reported that consumers are driven to make healthy food choices based on taste, price, and nutritive value. Trends also indicate that consumers are looking for products that make condition-specific health claims. Baby boomers and health enthusiasts are the biggest takers. Here's an interesting bit of news: Yogurt and yogurt drink brands that targeted specific health conditions grew by 169 percent from 2005 to 2008. This was according to a 2008 Mintel report entitled "Yogurt and Yogurt Drinks-US," November 2008.
Transitioning a dairy product from a healthy food to an even healthier functional food, may prove to be the easiest way to increase your company's bottom line profits and offer consumers more health value for their money. Contact a quality private label supplement manufacturer about formulating your dairy products with functional ingredients. Simply choose from a wide variety of private label stock to get your production line going on the fast-track to success!
Even though Ironman Canada has been a long time tradition since 1983 in a small town of 30,000 residents, it has cost the city an arm and a leg to keep it here over the years. Most hometown residents would agree though that this is where the race belongs, with almost a quarter of the participants coming from Penticton alone.
Two of the hometown favorite Ironman participants include father and son duo Brad & Chris Cochrane. This will be Senior cochrane's 22nd race this year. Brad grew up visiting his parents in Vernon, and knew he would eventually move to the Okanagan one day once he had a family of his own.
But Ironman Canada is what brought him to Penticton. He says over the years he remembers bringing his son Chris in his arms across the finish line, until finally last year Chris was old enough to enter the race where they both competed together. Chris was the youngest competitor to ever enter Ironman Canada, and he placed 7th in the 18-25 year old division. He says his father's training kept him motivated and determined throughout the race. But Brad is back again this year on his own, even admitting that training this year has been pretty lonely without his son.
This year's Ironman Canada race will commence Sunday August 29th, at 6:00am, and end at 12:00pm. Competitors start with a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike, and finally a 26.2 mile run. The swim is a mad dash into Okanagan Lake in a straight out and back line. The bike circles around Skaha Lake two times, and then heads towards Osoyoos, and back to Penticton. By 2002, Ironman Canada has grown to over 2000 participants each year, and continues to grow on a yearly basis.
We may picture someone performing crunches on a stability ball. Or perhaps it is someone performing a roll out with a stability ball. Or maybe it doesn't involve any equipment at all and instead is simply someone doing a plank.
Regardless of what comes to mind, the goal is usually to stabilize or strengthen the trunk of the body. Sometimes our clients will perform what they recognize as core drills initially but not as much thereafter. And they are puzzled how their core continues to get stronger when are not continuing with these drills.
Well the reason is that we select specific drills and exercises based on a number of criteria. And core drills are a means to moving on to the next phase of training rather than the end goal in and of itself. For example, I don't know of any athlete that has won a competition in planks or crunches.
But if we scale back on these drills how do we continue to train the core? And if we aren't training it in the traditional way most people recognize does that mean we put any less emphasis on core training?
The answer to the 2nd question is that not only do we not put less emphasis on the core we actually put more emphasis on it by the selection of exercises we prescribe. And secondly, whenever we maintain a stable core and move the extremities we put a stress on the core and thus are training the core.
Ideally, our goal is always to create as much force or power possible while maintaining a neutral spine. Imagine performing a standing biceps curl with a glass of water on top of the head. With no weight in our hands we could probably move the arms from the side of the body to beside the shoulders and thus complete the upward motion of the curl. And you probably wouldn't spill a drop. As you repeat the movement with heavier and heavier loads you'll get to the point where you can't steady the glass on top of your head. While you can probably complete a rep of the exercise you would have doused yourself trying.
Traditional training is based on extremity strength and what most think when it comes to core training. This involves performing biceps curls, legs presses and crunches on stability balls. Our approach differs in that we will only train our extremities to the extent that our core will allow. This is a safer approach and since it doesn't allow for compensation or cheating it is a more effective way to train the core.
So the next time you are wondering what you can do in the gym to train the core think of two things. One is how close to neutral can you maintain the lumbar (low back) spine and secondly imagine a glass of water on top of your head. If you can obey these two rules then you can train as explosively and heavily as possible. And you'll develop some pretty incredible body armor.
Now go test out these two rules during your next workout and let me know what you think.
Bills, debt, traffic, jobs, deadlines, family…the list goes on and they are all major contributors to our stress in today’s fast-paced world.
I read somewhere once…or perhaps someone told me, “Stress is a lot like a rocking chair, it will keep you occupied but it won’t get you anywhere.” That saying has stuck with me for a long time and it is so true.
What is Stress?
Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense, typically characterized by headaches, irritability, muscular tension, depression, anxiety, increased heart rate and blood pressure.
Stress can cause all sorts of problems with the body and make a person depressed, anxious or panicky, irritable and fatigued. Stress can cause major interruptions in your productivity and lead to sleeplessness.
Suffering from stress for long enough has been tied to a plethora of diseases and disorders that include but are not limited to: heart attacks, hypertension, depression, weight gain and headaches.
How Do We Reduce Stress?
Thankfully there are many methods to help combat and reduce stress in our lives. Some of these include:
Regular Exercise
Sports, weight training, martial arts, yoga, all these types of things are great for reducing stress. When we work out our body sees an increase in blood flow and thereby oxygen. Endorphins are released (our bodies ‘feel good’ chemical). In short exercise clears the cobwebs, and helps us knock out that anxiety and tension.
On days that seem really bleak and depressing, its often the last thing we want to do – but if you can at least get a bit of exercise in you will feel as though you accomplished something positive (for the mental well being) and the physical benefit will do your body good.
Sleep
Laying in bed tossing and turning, thinking about the previous day or the upcoming one? Stress can definitely hurt our sleep requirements. Sleep is one of the most important things for us, its when we recover, and rebuild. Without adequate rest and sleep we will only get worse. Regular exercise helps us sleep better by using up that nervous and anxious energy in a constructive way.
Eat Healthy
One of the causalities of a stressful lifestyle is our diet. In fact stress can suppress our appetites and this isn’t good. We need proper nutrition, and lots of water everyday. Our bodies need good fuel to run healthy.
Get yourself Organized
Being disorganized or procrastinating only adds to stress.
Conclusion
By exercising you are doing something very positive for yourself. Feeling good and looking good is great for our self-esteem and confidence and these both contribute combating daily stress. Regular exercise helps clear the cobwebs and lets us see that there are many more solutions or options to the problems that we are plagued with.
So get out there and get some exercise, and look forward to a brighter less stress filled future!
Digestive health is necessary for one’s overall general health and is a concern for all age groups, including infants, children, baby boomers and the elderly. In particular, demand for digestive health aids has shown a significant increase amongst teens and young adults for enhancing weight loss.
Factors Driving Growth of Nutritional Digestive Aids
Rise in digestive health concerns - Unhealthy lifestyles have negatively impacted digestive health in a number of ways. Poor dietary habits and stress lead to the loss of good bacteria, which often results in chronic digestive problems
Rise in obesity - Increased emphasis on the importance of diets and weight loss regimens to fight obesity has led consumers to seek digestive aids that optimize healthy digestion and weight loss.
Rise in digestive health research - Scientific advances in understanding how optimal digestive health can impact other aspects of health and well being are driving sales of digestive aids. The use of enzymes, prebiotics and probiotics separately or in combination is becoming more widespread.
Growing consumer awareness - Today, more Americans are familiar with herbal or natural ingredients for supporting digestive health. As a result, they are more open to trying new products based on scientific research that help:
• Boost immune health - About 70 percent of the immune system is located in the digestive tract. A variety of friendly bacteria in the intestines can help reduce the chances of infection and illness.
• Optimize digestive health - Proliferation of healthy bacteria assists in the synthesis of Vitamins such as K, B12 and other B complex vitamins. This also leads to the better absorption of nutrients and expulsion of unhealthy fats.
Consumers are finding nutritional supplements to be a better choice - Unlike pharmaceutical digestive drugs or aids that do not address the causes of poor dietary health, nutritional supplements for digestive and colonic health offer a more comprehensive approach and help people better meet their health needs.
Consumers prefer self-help - Herbal colon cleanse products and enzymes offer the best relief with minimal side effects. As a result, herbal colon supplements have experienced remarkable growth in the recent years.
Top Digestive Aids
Fructans
According to Global Industry Analysts, the world’s largest market research company, fructans such inulin and FOS represent the biggest segment in the U.S. prebiotics market with mannan-oligosaccharide (MOS) predicted to be the fastest growing product. Fructans are used to help prevent chronic inflammatory disorders such as Crohn’s disease.
Probiotics
Different bacteria strains play specific roles in digestive health. The most popular are Lactobacillus, bifidobacterium and acidophilus. These live bacteria provide the host with multiple health benefits
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Let’s face it, for some of us the “routine” of going to the gym, lifting weights and spending time on the static cardio machines just isn’t all that appealing anymore. In fact what is it we are accomplishing anyways, aside from the health and aesthetic benefits? Is there a practical application of being able to incline bench press 400 pounds, or 90-pound dumbbell curls?
Well I am sure there are those that would argue there is, but let’s take a look at a practical alternative to the gym that will get you very fit, train your core, balance and coordination, all the things that we use everyday. That alternative is the martial arts.
The martial arts prove that there are viable alternatives to traditional training methods, and one that will not only help you achieve certain fitness goals but teach you self-defense, help build confidence, and lay out a path of goals ahead of you that will keep you coming back, wanting to learn more.
People of all ages are taking martial arts worldwide. Tae kwon do a Korean martial has a loyal following of over 70 million practitioners.
How effective are the Martial Arts for Fitness?
Improved Proprioception: Okay proprioception, that’s a big word but it is basically something akin to “muscle sense” or our body’s ability to sense whether it is moving and where the different body parts are in relation to each other.
A Chinese study on the martial art of Tai Chi showed that elderly practitioners of this art showed better proprioception at the ankle and knee joints than sedentary controls, and better ankle kinaesthesis than swimmers or runners.
April, 2003 there was a study on the Korean martial art soo bahk do (SBD) to compare the middle-aged practitioners of this martial art to a group of sedentary individuals. The test group was comprised of 18 individuals, 14 of whom were men and 4 women aged between 40-60 years old. 9 individuals were practitioners of SBD, and the other 9 were sedentary, the participants where matched for age and sex.
The following things were tested: body composition, balance, flexibility, quadriceps strength, grip strength, muscle endurance, and aerobic capacity.
The results of the test were quite impressive, and were conclusive. The SBD practitioners displayed greater aerobic capacity, balance, flexibility, muscle endurance, and strength, and less body fat (there was a remarkable 12% difference) than the sedentary controls. The SBD practitioners were able to do nearly 250% more pushups and twice as many sit-ups in the allotted time. SBD is an excellent form of exercise for the promotion of fitness in adults.
What should I take?
There are so many different styles of martial arts out there and many offer different training styles, and methodologies amongst the most popular are Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Tai Chi, and Kung fu. Martial arts training doesn’t just offer physical improvement, but mental as well. Most classes strive to improve focus and discipline. As an added bonus you gain a sense of accomplishment when you pass that belt test. When choosing what martial art is right for you, you should take the time to visit a school and watch or participate in a class or two before making your decision.
The Downside
Though it is difficult to really find negatives in martial arts training for fitness, this kind of training can increase stress on joints (depending on the martial art).
In conclusion, Martial Arts are proven to be a great alternative to fitness training and provide the student with skills and physical abilities that you could gain by weight training or working solely in the gym.
Cultures that thrive on a diet of cold water fish tend to have a better health profile than cultures that don’t. When researchers began to study this interesting phenomenon, they discovered some remarkable nutrients in fatty fish. Nutrients that may help people all over the world support heart health, either by increasing their intake of fresh fatty fish or taking fish oil supplements.
Greenland Eskimos.
This group of people first came under research in the 1970s when two Danish scientists began to study the dietary patterns of Eskimos living in Greenland. Up until this time, scientists believed that all fat was bad.
The typical Eskimo diet consisted of mainly fats from fish, whales and seals. Researchers noticed these Eskimos maintained a healthy heart profile and the incidence of heart-related ailments was much less when compared to other cultures that subsisted on high-fat diets. After closer study, scientists were able to conclude that not all fat was bad. In fact, the "fat" in fatty fish, namely, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may actually impart health benefits and could be the reason for the higher heart health statistics prevalent in this culture. The Greenland Inuit study encouraged scientists to study omega 3 fatty acids in greater depth. It was at this time that fish oil supplements as dietary aids were considered a viable option for those living in other parts of the world.
The Mediterranean Diet.
The Mediterranean diet is wholesome and mainly consists of fish, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, whole grains and a moderate intake of red meat and red wine. The peoples living in this region form some of the oldest civilizations in the world and are known to have the highest longevity. Although this diet spans different countries, and differs from culture to culture around the Mediterranean region, the essential components remain the same.
In the 1970s, Dr. Ancel Keys, PhD of the University of Minnesota compared diets of major societies to their nation-wide heart statistics. He recognized a direct relationship between a high-fat diet and prevailing heart-health related ailments. The only exception to this was the country of Crete, a small island off the coast of Greece. Although the typical diet in Crete was high in fats, the fat was the good kind derived from olive oil or fatty fish which are rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
The Mediterranean diet gained global recognition in the 1990s. Since then it has been considered a model diet for healthy living and is believed to form a natural defense to support heart health. Those who do not like fish, or find it hard to eat fish regularly, find a fish oil supplement equally beneficial.
The Japanese Diet. Japanese men have similar health profiles when compared to their American counterparts. In fact, Japanese men smoke more than American men, but in spite of this, surveys indicate more men die of heart-related ailments in the United States than they do in Japan. Researchers believe that this higher incidence of heart health may have something to do with their diets. Although Japanese diets are more "westernized" these days, Japanese men still continue to eat about 3 ounces of fish a day. This is about 8 times higher than the average American, according to Dr. William Harris, researcher at the American Heart Association.
Statistics show that poor heart health is a major killer around the world. It accounts for 30 percent of deaths globally. The good news is that there continues to be a growing body of research that supports the health-promoting benefits of omega 3 fatty acids. Fish oil supplements combined with a heart healthy diet and exercise regimen are known to have a positive impact on heart health, perhaps even lower the incidence of heart-related ailments by 50 percent according to some studies.
Because of these culture studies, further research on omega 3 fatty acids confirms the beneficial influence of omega 3 fatty acids on many other aspects of health. Fish oil is considered to be brain food and research shows it supports healthy brain functions, including cognitive abilities and mental well-being. DHA is required for healthy development of the brain, eyes, and reproductive system. Omega 3 fatty acids help promote joint health and respiratory health. Fish oil is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and supports immune health.
Since these nutrients must be obtained through diet alone, a regular intake of fatty fish or a daily dose of fish oil supplements is necessary. Those who do not get an adequate intake through diet alone are encouraged to take fish oil supplements. Pharmaceutical grade fish oil supplements like Triple Strength Omega 3 are of the highest purity, since they are free from contaminants. Such fish oils also have the highest potency of EPA and DHA. Since fish oil supplements could help better your health in a number of ways increasing your intake of omega-3s through fish oil supplement, or fresh fatty fish intake, could prove to be a major health investment!!
