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Benefits of Fish Oil

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Research shows that fish oil support balanced lipids and are heart healthy. They also have a wide variety of other health benefits! From heart and eye health to reducing inflammation and encouraging weight loss, fish oil can do tons for the body. In this blog, we are going to discuss the ways fish oil can help. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly, compassionate staff at Wellspring Custom Pharmacy & Health Source at 419-756-2559. We’re here to help and proud to be your local compounding pharmacy. Taking fish oil supplements can improve your heart and eye health! According to Healthline , “Fish oil is the fat or oil that's extracted from fish tissue. It usually comes from oily fish, such as herring, tuna, anchovies, and mackerel. Yet it's sometimes produced from the livers of other fish, as is the case with cod liver oil. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends eating 1–2 portions of fish per week. This is because the omega-3 fat...

Vitamins to Help with Anxiety

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Struggling with anxiety can be a lonely feeling. You should know, though, that you are not alone – not at all. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America , “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year.” Millions of Americans can relate to your anxious feelings, quick breathing, and overthinking. Also, there’s even better news: treatment is available. There’s a multitude of vitamins and supplements that can help relieve anxiety. In this blog, we are going to discuss a few of these options. A multitude of vitamins and supplements can help reduce your anxiety levels.  Vitamin C. Surely, you know that vitamin C is helpful to boost your immune system . It’s also important to note, though, that the antioxidants in vitamin C “help prevent oxidative damage in your nervous system,” according to Healthline. Vitamin A. Like vitamin C, ...