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The History of Free Energy Suppression - Apparently Apparel

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There has been a revived energy revolution movement going on around the world over the past 20 years and strongest in the past year, that has not been covered or reported by mainstream press, established scientific journals or university research publications. Most of the discoveries have been made by curious, ingenious minds, who on many occasions have observed experimental results in cold fusion, superconductivity, and magnetic motors which appear to violate present laws of physics, chemistry and electrodynamics. A term has been used to describe such phenomena, is called over-unity energy or free energy, which in many cases means getting more energy out of a system or reaction (magnetic motor or cold fusion reaction) than appears to be put into it.

A better explanation is that excess energy is being accessed from as yet not completely explained source. (Note: An atom bomb is an over-unity device which gets a tremendous amount of dirty energy out, in the form of harmful radiation, than is needed to trigger the reaction.)

The first question that usually pops into a skeptic's mind is that if the technology is for real and discoveries have been made, such as Pons & Flieschman's cold fusion cell or Rory Johnson's fusion magnetic motor, why has it not been reported or mass produced for use by our energy-hungry world? The answer is suppression. What do we mean by suppression? Suppression can be an active type — where a corporation or oil company or OPEC, who does not want the invention marketed, will blow up or destroy the lab and the invention and threaten to kill the inventor if he again attempts to market the revolutionary device. The other type of suppression is the passive type where a competing company, who has big bucks, such as some of the major oil companies, will come in and buy out a patent with no intention of bringing it to market until the demand for oil greatly exceeds the supply and gas prices soar, then they will start marketing a 100 mpg carburetor for ICE (Internal Combustion Engines).

Other types of passive suppression include universities which are receiving big funding from oil or nuclear establishment sources, refusing to do research, or muzzling bright professors (by withholding tenure) from publishing theories and results as to the what, how's, and whys of these over-unity motors and cold fusion reactions. Or the example where a Patent office refuses to grant patents in revolutionary technology, claiming perpetual motion machines, s they see them, aren't patentable, or if they are patentable, that they can place a secrecy order or gag order on the patent, which prohibits the inventor from disclosing any information to anyone for such disclosure might be detrimental to national security.

The following suppression stories you are about to read are true, to the best of our knowledge, but the names and places have been changed to protect the innocent. This information will hopefully give you some reasons why this over-unity technology has not reached worldwide attention or use. Perhaps perpetrators of this much-needed new energy technology suppression will consider reversing their policy and incorporate this technology into their business structure for a future profitable enterprise. Such technology can restore Mother Earth, which seems to be in great agony right now, with hot fusion, (nuclear power plants), blowing up, and/or radiation byproducts seeping into water tables in the Russian Arctic or at Hanford, Washington, where radioactive waste seems to be seeping into the Columbia River. In the case of oil spills such as the Exxon Valdez tanker spill, or the U.K. oil tanker spill, these major environmental accidents have destroyed pristine fish and wildlife breeding founds. What is good for the multinational oil companies, OPEC, and nuclear power plants may not necessarily be good for Mother Earth, the nation's human and animal health, or emerging countries whose energy resources are being exploited and their environment, such as the Russian Arctic tundra and South American jungles, destroyed for our short-term, consume-consume energy fling.

For these reasons, the development of energy technology has really gotten the attention of the ingenious, non-conformist inventors. Pioneers they have admired include Nikola Tesla, John Keely, T. Henry Moray, and others. Two primary areas of R&D have been targeted: 1) clean cold fusion as opposed to dirty hot fusion (nuclear energy), and 2) zero point magnetic energy. Again, these technologies have been actively and passively suppressed.

The following documented stories will, hopefully, give you some specifics of suppression.

1. In the late 70's a brilliant inventor, Rory Johnson of Elgin Illinois, invented a cold fusion, laser activated, magnetic motor that produced 525 HP, weighed 475 lbs, and would propel a large truck or bus 100,000 miles on about 2 lbs of deuterium and gallium. This was years before Pons $\& Flieschman or Dr. James Patterson entered the scene with their cold fusion technology. Rory Johnson was in the process of negotiation with the Greyhound Bus Company to install this revolutionary motor into a few buses to demonstrate the fuel savings, maintenance reduction, and hence a more profitable balance sheet for Greyhound.

The mistake Rory Johnson made (little did he know that OPEC was keeping close track of any future competition to their oil business and that he was number one on the hit list) was to actively publicize hi advanced fusion-magnetic motor in many magazines, telling of his plans to manufacture and distribute this revolutionary motor nationwide. ( I have even talked to a few people who had signed up for a distributorship). Coincidentally, after agents of Greyhound tried to get in touch with Rory Johnson after a year of no contact, they were notified that Rory had passed away unexpectedly. A man of robust health in his early fifties dying?! It was later learned that for some threatening reason, Rory moved out of his laboratory unexpectedly in the middle of the night with all his motors and technology and moved to California before he died.

Another astounding development that surfaced was a restraining order, or gag order, by the U.S. Energy Department had been placed on Rory's Company, Magnatron, Inc., prohibiting him from producing the Magnatron engine. See Appendix 1 - a letter from Minnesota State Senator Marion Manning to U.S. Senator from Minnesota Dave Donenberger inquiring as to why our government would place such a gag order on Mr. Johnson. Isn't this the land of the free market economy? Apparently not. Something seems a little strange about this whole incident. Are the oil cartels dictating energy policy to the U.S. Government? Read on.

Remember Ruby Ridge, recently adapted to a TV movie where over zealous U.S. agents killed Randy Weaver's wife and son? Well at the same time of this FBI siege, another inventor, at that very time, happened to be living and working on an advanced zero point energy device in Northern Idaho.

As the story goes, (told first hand to me by the investor), the investor was coming to visit the inventor who had just made a breakthrough in a free energy device, but made the mistake of publicizing his breakthrough on a local TV station. The day before the investor arrived, two government agents broke into the inventor's home, surmising that both the inventor and his wife were away. It just happened the wife was still at home and was very familiar with the use of a hefty handgun. At point blank range, she held the agents at bay inside her house while she debunked their excuse that they were cable TV repairmen checking out their cables lines. If it wasn't for the siege of Randy Weaver at Ruby Ridge, who knows what else would have happened that day. Some comments from this inventor will appear near the end of this article.

By the way, whose side is our government on? It appears that the big money interests, oil cartels, nuclear power companies have control of it. These big powerful corporations don't want any competition. They hoard most of the research funds on not necessarily new or revolutionary technology. It appears it isn't what's in the interest of National Security or Balance of Power in the Middle East, but what is in the best economic interest of the multinational corporations. A classic example is the government-funded hot fusion reactor at Princeton's Plasma Physics Lab. The "powers that be" know there are cleaner, safer and cheaper ways of producing nuclear energy, like bombarding lithium with protons — known since 1932, but has been kept secret and kept out of college textbooks. Read "The Fifty Year Nuclear War" by David Sereda in the Jan/Feb 1996 issue of Perceptions (310_ 313-5185 for more eye-opening details. This is a classic example of passive suppression of new, clean, economical alternate cold fusion energy.

Now for some real active suppression! About 10 years ago, some very clever backyard inventors took a magnetic generating fly wheel off a Model T Ford, placed stationary magnets in a spiral arrangement to the outside, and developed a self-generating motor-generator. The motor-generator (using the pulsed varying distance magnetic spiral principle), continually produced 1600 watts of power with no outside power input. They demonstrated the generator at UCLA, which confounded the professors, students, and other onlookers. Evidently there were some heavy-handed corporate types in the audience, because the inventors never made it home from the demonstration. The two demonstrator-inventors were found dead along the highway, and the trailer with the generator inside was missing. Now the Japanese apparently have the technology which is referred to as the "magnetic Wankel" motor.

Magnetic Wankel Motor

Yasunori Takahashi, a famous Japanese inventor who developed the beta video tap, has retrofitted his newly developed super powerful YT magnets into a 15 HP Magnetic Wankel motor scooter and claims he can get 15 HP from a few amperes of electricity input. Now when the Japanese start to import these scooters — into the U.S. — (if our U.S. Government will allow it), there goes our further balance of payments deficit to Japan. Incidentally, rumor has it that Mazda tried to import the Magnetic Wankel motor in a Mazda several years ago but was refused entry by the U.S. Government, just as was a super-high-mileage, gas-powered Honda was kept from entry into the U.S. a few years ago by our government. Let's hope U.S. Government policy changes, before it becomes more bankrupt due to the increasing balance of payments deficits with Japanese manufacturers and foreign oil companies due to the wasteful, gas-guzzling technologies we have come to embrace as the American Way.

Now for another story on suppression which includes a black helicopter incident.

2. Someone presented a video tape of an advanced tachyon generator which accessed tachyon waves (extremely short waves - like cosmic waves). It not only produced excess energy, but it also exhibited time-warping characteristics. This presentation was made at an annual Tesla conference in 1993, without the inventor's permission. The video tape was shown on a Friday afternoon, at a location 3,000 miles away from the inventor's home. The very next day, U.S. Government agents were knocking at the inventor's door wanting to see the device. He kindly told them no thanks, and the very next day a black helicopter was hovering overhead taking pictures of the inside of his house. The black helicopters and possibly even satellites apparently now have the capability of photographing every item inside a building.

A similar situation occurred with another inventor. He was experimenting with an advanced form of plasma discharge energy. The very next day, while he was at work his neighbors told him later there was a black helicopter hovering over his house for several hours, evidently taking pictures of this technology in his basement.

Another story: In 1995, a man named Volcheck of Grand Coulee, Washington, mode a trip across the United States and back in a car powered by a special gas he developed that had unusual expansion properties. He claimed to have obtained the formula from some unpublished notes of Leonardo Da Vinci.

He says the gas expands enormously at about 395 degrees Fahrenheit to 450 pounds pressure. In other words, from approximately 390 to 395 degrees Fahrenheit, the gas expands from a volume of one unit to a volume of 10,000 units. He used this gas in a modified Franklin aircraft engine which behaved more like a steam engine. He never refueled during the trip, consuming $10 worth of this special gas.

Soon after his return, some congressmen invited him back to Washington, D.C. for a special hearing and congratulatory meeting. While he was gone, Federal Marshalls or a S.W.A.T. team forced entry into his shop, confiscated or destroyed his record-setting car, plans, components, special gas containers. They subsequently told him to forget any more projects like this.

Read on. An inventor and a Ph.D. Electrical Engineer from one of our prestigious universities had made a breakthrough on an over-unity motor and hired a hall in a mid-sized town in the U.S. to show off their new discovery. It was an impressive demonstration. What happened next was also (suppressive) impressive. A black van, with windows that you couldn't see into, staked out their lab. Three weeks later, a S.W.A.T. team of six kicked down the lab door, and with axes, destroyed half a million dollar's worth of equipment in one-half hour. They forced the inventors onto the concrete floor, face down, and held their heads against the concrete, until bleeding occurred and the equipment was destroyed. They said they were looking for the nuclear source. They had no warrants, just "S.W.A.T. TEAM" printed on the backs of their brownish uniforms. The inventors were told to cease all further development, and the apartments one of the inventors owned were condemned. The tenants were ordered to leave and the Ph.D. Electrical Engineer is still being harassed by the IRS.

The late Floyd Sweet developed the vacuum trade amplifier, an advanced solid-state, magnetic over-unity device. In the late 1980s, a man claiming to represent a conglomerate, met up with Sweet and told him he did not want the VTA to come onto the market at that time and said, "It is not beyond possibilities to take you out of the way," (quoted from Pate 78 of The coming Energy Revolution, by Jeans Manning, 1996, Avery Publishing Group. There are many other suppression incidents in her very informative new energy book, ISBN 0-895290713-2 ($12.95)

SOME COMMENTS ON SUPPRESSION by a Free-Energy Inventor (anonymous)

"The Powers that be made me angry! I do not like my telephone tapped, tracers put on my automobiles, round-the-clock surveillance, and my mail messed with. I do not like the `little' things that `happen' around me."

"The only reprieve l got last summer was when the agents watching me were pulled off to join the siege of Randy Weaver." Can you imagine 400 men surrounding a man's cabin, killing his wife and only son, because he wanted to be left alone? It's a long story, but that's what it amounts to.

"I have gone so far as to set up a `dead man' procedure, so if l become unable to profit from my inventive thinking, complete copies of my notes will be sent to selected individuals."

"I don't really see where it is such a big deal. The Powers That Be can simply invest in my technology, or others like it and make as much money as before. Suppressing these technologies benefits on one. Unlimited energy would potentially make this planet a prosperous paradise."

"The United States patent office has a policy prohibiting a patent on a perpetual motion machine. This policy is a case in point of what happens when you have too much government. Why make a policy against something that you believe impossible? A second irony to the situation is that the patent office already allows patents on devices that don't work! So why would they care if a perpetual motion or an over-unity machine works or not? Their real function is simply to record the patent as the inventor applies it. If it works or not really isn't their job. They exist to have records on file so that the inventor can point to a specific place and time and say, "See, I invented it before you?" and therefore have the manufacturing and sales rights for a given amount of time! That's all! That's it."

"In my opinion, the U.S. Patent Office way oversteps their function by discrimination of many patents. But then, their attitude has been strange for a long time. Charles H. Duell, director of the U. S. Patent Office in 1889 states, `...everything that can be invented... has been invented.' I always get a chuckle when l think of that."

"In reality, in our so called `free enterprise' system, the marketplace will determine the value of a patent. A patent that doesn't work or is impractical when applied as a device simply won't sell. A device that is superior has a chance to take over from the existing technologies. How many people really care what happens when they flick on the light switch? Most people simply want the light to come on! And if they can get the same light for a fraction of the cost, then they would care about he saving without worrying about the `new' technology that made it possible. Practical devices will sell, and it shouldn't be up to the patent office to determine the practicality of a device."

"You can believe it or not, but we live in a police state. The united States and Canada have only the illusion of `freedom'. I'd very much like you (or anyone) to prove this statement wrong for two reasons. First, l really want to be free and have the rights granted me by the original Constitution. Second, if you look into the subject hard enough to prove me wrong, you'll find that I'm right and you'll be educated, which is my intention. I still retain the hope that we can, if enough people get together, turn our countries back into the dream held by our ancestors."

Incidentally, suppression occurs in other countries as well. Johan Grander of Austria developed a revolutionary magnetic motor, but was turned down by the Austrian patent office with the excuse: "inventions which are detrimental to products in existence may not be granted a patent." There are at least 20 cold fusion patents on hold here in the U.S. another form of passive suppression.

SIMPLE REASONS FOR OVER-UNITY SUPPRESSION

1. The strong oil lobby has throughout recent history suppressed high mileage carburetors through violent threats or rigid mandates. Their tremendous investments in oil fields, refineries and distribution systems wields a big stick against free energy, over-unity systems. (They have to be informed, and it will take tens of years to implement this technology.) They can be a major player in this revolution.

2. Some have said the world is on the "brink of financial collapse." And work of revolutionary breakthroughs in the energy production or distribution system could cause economic upheavals in our economic system which is based on finite sources of money and energy. The powers that be can control the masses by controlling the energy supply. They don't want to lose that control

3. As Einstein stated, "Great ideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds." Egos of competing companies, or establishment views that this technology is a hoax or preposterous can also create these violent oppositions.

4. The unenviable tasks of adding to or changing some of the laws of classical physics and chemistry will take vast amounts of research time before verification of these new discoveries can be made by the ivory-tower university types.

5. People in power (academic, political, technological, or business) do not like revolutionary changes which might threaten their position or standing.

6. Ignorance and indifference by the masses in this materialistic uninformed age about the state of the earth's delicate ecosystem and the effects of pollutants on human, plant and animal life. 7. National Security: This technology used in a war would be a decided advantage. The major could war is over. Let's help financial independence of the masses and save Mother Earth.

8. Galactic Security: Over-unity magnetic technology is related to anti-gravity, space, time warping (unified field theory), and Area 51 Top Secret technology. The Galactic Cold War has begun.

In summary, I am writing this article for three main reasons.

1. To inform the public that this new energy revolution is for real, or why would the competing establishment corporations OPEC, etc., and government agencies be carrying on such suppressive endeavors? Write your legislators and inform them as to what is going on. Tell them we need this new revolutionary technology to be developed worldwide, including in the U. S., to restore Mother Earth, whose once pristine environment is in a world of hurt at present. Is it almost a foregone conclusion that the extreme weather events we are experiencing are a result of mankind's careless exploitation of the earth's resources.

2. To inform the inventors not to make sensational claims on their local TV stations or newspapers about recent breakthrough. Keep it quiet if you want yourselves or your technology to survive! Don't antagonize the oil or nuclear cartels by making statements that this technology will put them out of business. It is going to take a long time to get the technology to the mainstream and replace oil imports or nuclear power: By that time these technologies can be an economic part of the multinational oil and nuclear corporations.

3. To raise one question as to why the swat teams, or the men in black, are so brash in their operations of suppression? With no warning or explanation to the inventors, they act. These actions seem irrational in a country that was founded on freedom of expression. It seems prudent for the level of government controlling these black helicopters' and swat teams to give warning and reasons for their actions before they act. Please raise this question with your congressman.

Some have said that black helicopters are part of the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, and Tobacco which operates under the US Treasure Department, which in turn operates with the Federal Reserve, which is a private corporation, which operates with the World Bank, over which the US government apparently has no jurisdiction. Thus, they can do what they damn well please.

Take Note! A movie released in the summer of 1996, Chain Reaction, has the theme of active suppression! REALLY ACTIVE!!!

Andrew Davis, director of The Fugitive, is producing this action-packed thriller movie Chain Reaction, in which visionary research scientists have discovered the key to cheap, pollution-free energy. When the team's leader is assassinated, and the laboratory is destroyed in a cataclysmic explosion, the machinist and two fellow physicists are framed for the murder. With the help of the lab's investor, the framed group goes on the run with half a dozen federal agencies pursuing them across country. They find themselves trapped in an underworld of technological espionage where neither they, nor their discovery, are meant to survive. Three time Academy Award nominee, Morgan Freeman, plays Shannon, the mysterious head of a foundation that is backing the energy research project.

The Cold war is over, but the cold war on the lowly but enlightened inventor is still on by the Fascist corporations who want complete control of the world's energy distribution system, regardless of the effect on the masses' health, particularly on the large cities worldwide, or the effect on Mother Earth and its delicate water-air-envelope.

Work continues on this technology and at a faster pace than in the past. Many inventors have left this country to work in other countries where a more futuristic environment exists, and where there is less government and corporate fascism. Most of the inventions I have mentioned in this article have gone underground, waiting for the time and place where this technology will be a necessity for an evolving marketplace.

Now listening to Diamonds Are Forever by John Barry and Clash Of The Titans by Laurence Rosenthal...

Near Victory Square in Downtown Vancouver. Summer of 2017.

Victory Square is a small, historic public park in Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It's a triangular (or trapezoidal) urban open space covering about 0.36 hectares (roughly 0.9 acres), serving as both a peaceful green spot and a key site for commemoration.

The park sits in the Hastings Street area of downtown, bordered by:

- West Hastings Street (northeast)
- West Pender Street (southwest)
- Cambie Street (southeast)
- Hamilton Street (northwest)

Its location marks a historic "hinge" point in Vancouver's street grid — where the old Granville townsite (near Gastown) met the later CPR surveys. The northwest corner of Hamilton and Hastings was the starting stake for the city's colonial street survey. It's centrally located, surrounded by historic Edwardian and late Victorian buildings, including the prominent Dominion Building (once briefly the tallest skyscraper in the British Empire).

The park's centerpiece is a 30-foot (9.14-meter) granite obelisk made from Nelson Island granite, designed by Major G.L. Thornton Sharp. Unveiled in 1924, it honors Vancouverites who died in the First World War (and later conflicts). It has three sides with inscriptions like "Their name liveth for evermore" (facing Hastings), "Is it nothing to you" (facing Hamilton), and "All ye that pass by" (facing Pender). Decorations include a sword, laurel and poppy wreaths with maple leaves, and helmet replicas. Flags are renewed regularly, and the design fits the park's triangular shape perfectly.

Mature specimen maple trees (planted as early as 1892 or 1897) line three sides — these are among Vancouver's oldest street trees. There's a sloped/rolling lawn, gathering spaces (formal near the cenotaph with Beaux-Arts elements, more informal to the south), pathways, granite walls/steps, and stone elements. It feels like a small oasis with trees framing views of surrounding heritage buildings. 

It's designed to be safe and welcoming, with space for small and large gatherings. Recent visitor notes describe it as relatively clean and central, though like many downtown parks it can see some transient activity.

The site was originally Government Square, home to Vancouver's first provincial courthouse (a domed building operational by 1890, with later additions). It was the first major structure outside Gastown and stood near the original City Hospital and Central School. The courthouse was demolished around 1911–1913 after a new one (now the Vancouver Art Gallery) opened on Georgia Street. Post-demolition, the area saw temporary uses: a WWI recruitment tent (1914) and a short-lived Evangelistic Tabernacle (1917). Funds from the Southam family (owners of The Province newspaper) and public donations helped transform it into a park. It was renamed Victory Square with the cenotaph's dedication in 1924, attended by thousands. The park has long symbolized civic life, protest, labor history, and remembrance. 

Since 1924, it's the main site for Vancouver's annual Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11, with guards of honour, wreaths, and services. It hosts community events, outdoor performances, block parties (like Victory Square Block Party with live music), artisan markets, and gatherings. It's also a spot for protests and civic expression historically. Recognized for its role as the original center of institutional life, its unique topography and street pattern, framed views, and mature trees. It's listed on historic registers.

Victory Square blends quiet reflection with downtown energy. It's a quick stop for history buffs, a rest spot during walks, or a place to witness ceremonies. If you're visiting, it's easily accessible on foot from areas like Gastown or the financial district. Nearby attractions include heritage buildings and the broader Downtown Eastside context.

 

What Is L-Lysine Good For? Health Benefits and Food Sources

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L-lysine is an essential amino acid essential for tissue growth and repair. Since your body cannot produce lysine on its own, it needs to be obtained through diet or supplements.

Learn about what L-lysine is good for, including its potential health benefits and food sources.

What are the best sources of lysine?

Good sources of lysine are usually foods rich in protein, which include:

- Certain fish, such as cod and sardines
- Eggs
- Soybeans, particularly tofu, isolated soy protein, and defatted soybean flour
- Spirulina
- Fenugreek seed
- Meat, specifically red meat, pork, and poultry
- Cheese, particularly Parmesan
- Brewer's yeast
- Beans and other legumes
- Dairy products

What happens if you do not take get enough lysine?

Most people get sufficient lysine through their diet. However, athletes and people on restricted diets may require more lysine.

You may experience the following symptoms if your body doesn't have enough lysine:

- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Agitation
- Slow growth
- Anemia
- Reproductive disorders
- Bloodshot eyes
- Dizziness
- Fatigue

What are the benefits of taking L-Lysine?

Here are the 10 health benefits of lysine:

- Vital for proper growth: Lysine produces carnitine, a nutrient responsible for converting fatty acids into energy. Carnitine carries long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria to produce energy and transports the generated toxins outside the cells.
- Promotes wound healing: Lysine speeds up wound healing and is required for collagen formation—a protein that gives structure to the skin and bones.
- Prevents herpes simplex virus (HSV): Lysine may help prevent eruptions of cold sores and herpes affecting the genital area. It has antiviral activity and prevents HSV replication.
- Prevents osteoporosis: Because lysine helps the body absorb calcium, the amount of calcium lost in urine is minimized. Absorption of calcium may help prevent bone loss associated with osteoporosis.
- Boosts athletic performance: Lysine, when taken as a protein supplement, may help athletes' muscles recover from stress.
- Increases muscle mass: A study has shown that lysine may help with muscle loss and enhance strength in older women.
- Relieves stress: Research suggests that consuming wheat with added lysine reduces stress and anxiety. Lysine may help reduce cortisol levels in women and, in combination with medications, may be beneficial in controlling symptoms of schizophrenia.
- Pain management: Lysine serves as an anti-inflammatory agent through inhibition of a compound called cyclooxygenase.
- Diabetes management: Studies have shown that lysine may be beneficial in reducing blood sugar, although there isn't sufficient evidence to prove this claim.
- Reduces blood pressure: A study that included 50 adults with lysine deficiency and high blood pressure concluded that lysine supplements reduced blood pressure.

Seal - Kiss From A Rose (Official Video) [HD]

Official HD remastered music video for "Kiss From A Rose” by Seal as featured on the soundtrack to ‘Batman Forever’. Winner of the Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, it appears newly remastered on Deluxe Editions of 'Seal’ (1994), out now on 2LP, 2CD + BluRay, Digital and ATMOS Spatial Audio.

Trump Fans Furious That NASA Is Allowing a Canadian on the Moon Mission

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NASA successfully kicked off its historic Artemis 2 mission around the Moon on Wednesday, a pitch-perfect rocket launch that saw the agency’s towering Space Launch System and Orion capsule carry humans to space for the first time.

Besides being the first time we’ve sent humans to our celestial neighbor in over half a century, the mission’s daring crew of four also includes the first Black person and first woman to visit the Moon.

A third passenger, though, is raising hackles online. The agency’s decision to bring Canadian Space Agency astronaut and former North American Aerospace Defense Command fighter jet pilot Jeremy Hansen seems to have president Donald Trump’s supporters in a tizzy.

“Why are we letting a Canadian go to our Moon?” one X account wrote in a tweet that was liked and reshared thousands of times.

While the author likely meant the missive in jest, a brief glance at other colorful commentary proliferating on Elon Musk’s social media platform paints an unflattering picture of the way some Americans view the historic act of international collaboration.

“The US is sending a Canadian to the Moon on Wednesday,” another user wrote. “You would never guess that, from how they run their mouths, and how their stupid Prime Minister sucks up to China, but that’s okay. We are a great and generous people.”

It’s the kind of xenophobic isolationism the Trump administration has become known for. Some took to the platform to further its highly controversial stance that Canada should be annexed as the so-called “51st state.” Trump has repeatedly used inflammatory rhetoric to antagonize the United States’ northern neighbor and once closest ally.

“America is sending a Canadian to the moon because the American 1,000 Year Empire already controls Canada,” one account wrote.

“The US has a flag on the Moon,” another teased. “You don’t, Canadian bacon.”

Other commentators took a more lighthearted tone, poking fun at the way the media treated the subject.

“Wow, we really did it,” YouTuber and space enthusiast TJ Cooney tweeted. “Three humans and one Canadian going to the Moon.”

“It’s so funny that they keep saying first Canadian to go to the Moon in the same breath as the first Black man and the first woman,” Semafor‘s Josh Billinson wrote. “Sure, it’s true, but it’s not really the same thing!”

“The structural barrier to Canadians going to the Moon last time was not having a space agency!” he added.

Indeed, the Canadian Space Agency was established in 1990, several decades after NASA’s Apollo missions wrapped up. It has been been fostering a tight partnership with its American counterpart ever since, as exemplified by the Canadarm, the robotic arm that’s supported US Space Shuttle missions for 30 years. The agency’s followup Canadarm2, currently attached to the exterior of the International Space Station, has proven invaluable for orbital operations for the last 25 years.

Fortunately, the heated rhetoric on social media has likely flown far over the head of Hansen, who also wasn’t above playing into Canadian stereotypes during his preparations for the mission. He made sure to bring a piece of home while hundreds of thousands of miles away from home: maple syrup and maple cream cookies.

“I just kept saying to them yesterday, I really like it up here,” Hansen said in comments to the media on Friday, while surrounded by the cramped interior of NASA’s Orion spacecraft and his three American crewmates. “I wish I could’ve gotten here sooner.”

What Is Acetyl-L-Carnitine Good For? Uses & Benefits

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Acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) is a form of L-carnitine, an amino acid that is found in nearly all cells of the body. L-carnitine plays a critical role in producing energy from long-chain fatty acids. Simply put, it converts fat into energy. In addition, it is believed to increase the activity of certain nerve cells in the central nervous system. 

L-carnitine serves an important role in energy production and metabolism by importing a substance called acetyl coenzyme A (acetyl-CoA) into the mitochondria (power bank of the cells). Acetyl-CoA is like a coin that kickstarts cellular machinery, making it a key player in energy synthesis. 

Having enough L-carnitine is important for muscle, heart, and brain health. Moreover, L-carnitine improves acetylcholine (neurotransmitter) levels in the brain, which may help improve memory, prevent neuronal aging, and treat weakness due to poor acetylcholine levels at the neuromuscular junctions in the body.

What are rich sources of acetyl-L-carnitine?

Although many people take supplements containing ALC for its purported benefits, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to back these claims.

Animal-based foods are good sources of carnitine.

- Beef: 81 milligrams per 3 ounces (85 grams)
- Pork: 24 milligrams per 3 ounces (85 grams)
- Fish: 5 milligrams per 3 ounces (85 grams)
- Chicken: 3 milligrams per 3 ounces (85 grams)
- Milk: 8 milligrams per 8 ounces (227 mL)

Although most diets contain enough carnitine, the human body can make its own supply through enzymatic action on the amino acid lysine.

What are the uses and benefits of acetyl-L-carnitine?

- Diabetic neuropathy: Taking ALC seems to improve symptoms in people with nerve pain caused by diabetes by improving nerve health and reinforcing nerve cell structure.
- Alzheimer's disease: L-carnitine has shown improvements or slower declines in the mental ability of people with Alzheimer's disease. ALC may slow the rate of disease progression and improve memory and some measures of mental function and behavior. It may also help with other types of dementia. 
- Alcoholism: ALC may help reduce cravings in people suffering from alcoholism. Taken orally or intravenously, ALC may reduce cravings and improve symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
- Depression: ALC treatment reduces symptoms of depression in older people. Taking 1-4 grams of ALC per day may improve mood and reduce depression in some people. It seems to work better in elderly people and when taken in higher amounts.
- Fragile X syndrome: L-carnitine affects certain behaviors in boys with fragile X syndrome such as their social skills and hyperactivity.
- Male infertility: Taking ALC orally, usually along with L-carnitine and other supplements, seems to increase sperm count and sperm mobility in men with fertility problems.
- Peyronie's disease: Some studies have shown that men who took ALC daily for 3 months had less pain and curving of the penis.

Proven Health Benefits of Ashwagandha

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ashwagandha

Potential benefits of ashwagandha include better athletic performance and sleep. Some research suggests this herb may help people with conditions like anxiety and infertility, but stronger studies are needed.

Ashwagandha is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda, which is a traditional form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of natural healing.

People have used ashwagandha for thousands of years to relieve stress, increase energy levels, and improve concentration.

“Ashwagandha” is Sanskrit for “smell of the horse,” which refers to both the herb’s scent and its potential ability to increase strength.

Its botanical name is Withania somnifera, and it’s also known by several other names, including “Indian ginseng” and “winter cherry.”

The ashwagandha plant is a small shrub with yellow flowers that’s native to India and Southeast Asia. People use extracts or powder from the plant’s root or leaves to treat a variety of conditions, including anxiety and fertility issues.

Here are 8 potential benefits of ashwagandha, based on research.

1. May help reduce stress and anxiety

Ashwagandha is perhaps best known for its ability to reduce stress. It’s classified as an adaptogen, a substance that helps the body cope with stress.

Ashwagandha may help control mediators of stress, including heat shock proteins (Hsp70), cortisol, and stress-activated c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase (JNK-1).

It also reduces the activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, a system in your body that regulates the stress response.

Research suggests Ashwagandha supplements may help relieve stress and anxiety.

In a small study with 58 participants, those who took 250 or 600 mg of ashwagandha extract for 8 weeks had significantly reduced perceived stress and levels of the stress hormone cortisol compared with those who took a placebo.

Those who took the ashwagandha supplements also saw improvements in sleep quality compared with the placebo group.

Another study in 60 people found that those who took 240 mg of ashwagandha extract per day for 60 days had significant reductions in anxiety compared with those who received a placebo treatment.

Thus, early research suggests ashwagandha may be a helpful supplement for stress and anxiety.

However, a 2021 review of studies concluded that there’s not enough evidence to form a consensus on the most appropriate dosage and form of ashwagandha for treating stress-related neuropsychiatric disorders such as anxiety. 

2. May benefit athletic performance 

Research has shown that ashwagandha may have beneficial effects on athletic performance and may be a worthwhile supplement for athletes.

One analysis of research included 12 studies in people who took ashwagandha doses between 120 mg and 1,250 mg per day. The results suggest the herb may enhance physical performance, including strength and oxygen use during exercise.

Another analysis that looked at five studies found that taking ashwagandha significantly enhanced maximum oxygen consumption (VO2 max) in healthy adults and athletes.

VO2 max is the maximum amount of oxygen a person can use during intense activity. It’s a measurement of heart and lung fitness.

Having optimal VO2 max is important for athletes and nonathletes alike. Low VO2 max is associated with increased mortality risk, while higher VO2 max is associated with a lower risk of heart disease.

Additionally, ashwagandha may help increase muscle strength.

In a 2015 study, male participants who took 600 mg of ashwagandha per day and participated in resistance training for 8 weeks had significantly greater gains in muscle strength and size compared with a placebo group.

3. May reduce symptoms of some mental health conditions

Some evidence suggests that ashwagandha may help reduce symptoms of other mental health conditions, including depression, in certain populations.

In one study, researchers looked at the effects of ashwagandha in 66 people with schizophrenia who were experiencing depression and anxiety.

They found that participants who took 1,000 mg of ashwagandha extract daily for 12 weeks had greater reductions in depression and anxiety than those who took a placebo.

Limited research from 2013 also suggests that ashwagandha may help improve cognitive impairment in people with bipolar disorder.

A 2021 review concluded that ashwaghanda may help manage depression, anxiety, insomnia, and other mental health-related and neurological issues.

However, more research is needed into all these uses.

4. May help boost testosterone and increase fertility in men

Ashwagandha supplements have been shown in some studies to benefit male fertility and increase testosterone levels.

In one study, 43 males aged 40–70 with overweight and mild fatigue took tablets containing ashwagandha extract or a placebo daily for 8 weeks.

The treatment was associated with an 18% greater increase in DHEA-S, a sex hormone involved in testosterone production. Participants who took the herb also had a 14.7% greater increase in testosterone than those who took the placebo.

Additionally, a review of four studies found that ashwagandha treatment significantly increased sperm concentration, semen volume, and sperm motility in males with low sperm count.

It also increased sperm concentration and motility in males with normal sperm count.

However, more studies are needed.

5. May reduce blood sugar levels

Limited evidence suggests that ashwagandha may have some benefits for people with diabetes or high blood sugar levels.

A review of 24 studies, including 5 clinical studies in people with diabetes, found that treatment with ashwagandha significantly reduced blood sugar, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), insulin, blood lipids, and oxidative stress markers.

The reason may be that certain compounds within ashwagandha — including one called withaferin A (WA) — have powerful antidiabetic activity and may help stimulate cells to take in glucose from the bloodstream.

However, research is limited at this time, and more well-designed studies are needed.

6. May reduce inflammation

Ashwagandha contains compounds, including WA, that may help reduce inflammation in the body.

Animal studies have shown that WA may also help reduce levels of inflammatory proteins such as interleukin-10 (IL-10), and there’s some evidence ashwagandha may help reduce inflammatory markers in humans too.

In a 2021 study, researchers gave people with COVID-19 an Ayurvedic drug containing 0.5 grams of ashwagandha and other herbs twice per day for 7 days. This reduced participants’ levels of inflammatory markers CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α compared with a placebo.

The treatment formulation also contained:

- 1 gram of giloy ghanvati (Tinospora cordifolia)
- 2 grams of swasari ras (a traditional herbo-mineral formulation)
- 0.5 grams of tulsi ghanvati (Ocimum sanctum)

However, research on ashwagandha’s potential effects on inflammation remain limited. 

7. May improve brain function, including memory

Taking ashwagandha may benefit cognitive function.

One review of five clinical studies found early evidence that ashwagandha could improve cognitive functioning in certain populations, including older adults with mild cognitive impairment and people with schizophrenia.

Cognitive functions it may benefit included:

- executive functioning
- attention
- reaction time
- performance on cognitive tasks

A study in 50 adults showed that taking 600 mg of ashwagandha extract per day for 8 weeks led to significant improvements in the following measures compared with taking a placebo:

- immediate and general memory
- attention
- information-processing speed

The researchers noted that compounds found in ashwagandha, including WA, have antioxidant effects in the brain, which may benefit cognitive health.

However, more research is needed before experts can draw strong conclusions. 

8. May help improve sleep 

Many people take ashwagandha to promote restful sleep, and some evidence suggests it may help with sleep issues.

For example, a study in 50 adults ages 65–80 found that taking 600 mg of ashwagandha root per day for 12 weeks significantly improved sleep quality and mental alertness upon waking compared with a placebo treatment.

Additionally, one review of five high quality studies found that ashwagandha appeared to:

- have a small but significant positive effect on overall sleep quality
- reduce anxiety levels
- help people feel more alert when they woke up

The results were more pronounced in people with insomnia and in those who took more than 600 mg daily for 8 weeks or longer.

Safety and side effects

Ashwagandha is likely safe for most people when used for up to 3 months, although its long-term effects are unknown.

However, ashwagandha may not be safe if a person:

- is pregnant, as high doses may lead to pregnancy loss
- is breastfeeding
- has hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
- is taking certain medications, such as benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants, or barbiturates
- is about to have surgery
- has an autoimmune or thyroid disorder
- has liver problems

Some people using ashwagandha supplements have reported the following adverse effectsTrusted Source:

- upper gastrointestinal discomfort
- drowsiness
- diarrhea
- vomiting

Ashwagandha’s effects may not be immediate, and you may have to take it for several months before noticing its effects.

Always speak with a doctor to ensure ashwagandha or other supplements are safe for you to use.

Dosage

Dosing recommendations for ashwagandha vary. For example, research has shown doses ranging from 250–1,250 mg per day to to be effective for different conditions. Consult a healthcare professional if you have questions regarding ashwagandha dosing.

You can take ashwagandha in many ways, in either a single dose or multiple doses per day. And you can take it either with meals or on an empty stomach.

Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of taking ashwagandha?

Possible benefits of ashwagandha include:

- reducing stress
- improving sleep
- boosting athletic performance
- improving memory
- increasing male fertility
- reducing inflammation
- managing blood sugar

What happens when you take ashwagandha daily?

The effects of ashwagandha will take time to appear, so a healthcare professional may recommend taking one dose daily. However, the long-term effects are unknown, and experts only recommend using it for up to 3 months.

Who should not take ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha may not be safe:

- during pregnancy
- while breastfeeding
- if you have prostate cancer, thyroid problems, or an autoimmune condition
- if you are about to have surgery
- if you have liver problems
- if you are taking benzodiazepines or other medications

Always check with a healthcare professional before using ashwagandha.

Why is Ashwagandha not FDA-approved?

Since Ashwagandha is a natural herbal supplement, it is not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The bottom line

Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb with various possible health benefits.

Study findings suggest that it may help reduce anxiety and stress, support restful sleep, and even improve cognitive functioning in certain populations.

Ashwagandha is likely safe for most people in the short term. However, it’s not appropriate for everyone, so it’s important to talk with a healthcare professional before adding ashwagandha to your routine.

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On Broadway in Vancouver. Winter of 2018.

Broadway is a major east-west thoroughfare in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In Vancouver's numbered avenue grid system, it runs in place of a 9th Avenue, between 8th and 10th. The street has six lanes for most of its course. Portions of the street carry the British Columbia Highway 7 designation.

The route begins as "West Broadway" at the intersection of Wallace Crescent and 8th Avenue, in the affluent residential neighbourhood of West Point Grey, a few kilometres east of the University of British Columbia (UBC). Past Alma Street, Broadway takes over from 10th Avenue as one of Vancouver's major thoroughfares, as it enters Greek West Broadway (or Greektown) section of Vancouver's Kitsilano district. East of here are several blocks of generally trendy, upscale shops interspersed with low-rise apartment blocks and small supermarkets. The surrounding neighbourhoods generally consist of large, older homes dating from the early twentieth century, many of which have been subdivided into rental suites.

As Broadway approaches Arbutus Street, the commercial establishments become larger before transitioning into a mix of small to mid-size apartment blocks. East of Burrard Street, the apartment blocks get progressively taller, and commercial establishments larger and busier. Between Burrard and Main Street, Broadway can be considerably congested by vehicular traffic. Past Granville Street, Broadway yields completely to medium-to-large commercial structures and high-rise apartments and condominiums. Between Cambie and Main, the commercial establishments become smaller and somewhat more downscale.

At Ontario Street, two blocks west of Main, the route becomes "East Broadway." After bisecting Main and Kingsway, traffic on Broadway eases somewhat, and the character returns to a mix of small-to-medium apartment buildings and commercial establishments, interspersed with older homes - all considerably less affluent than those to the west. At Commercial Drive, Broadway passes by the Commercial–Broadway SkyTrain Station. Past here for several blocks, the neighbourhood consists predominantly of older residential homes.

As Broadway travels east of Renfrew Street, the neighbourhood once again becomes mixed, with older homes to the north and larger industrial, commercial, and warehouse establishments to the south. Broadway finally ends at Cassiar Street, just short of the Vancouver-Burnaby boundary, where it becomes the Lougheed Highway. 

Broadway was created at the turn of the 20th century, along with other gridded roads south of False Creek, to meet the needs of an expanding population in Vancouver. The name of the route was changed from 9th Avenue to Broadway in 1909, at the behest of merchants around Main Street (at that time the hub of Vancouver commerce), who felt that it bestowed a more cosmopolitan air. Commercial establishments originally spread out around the intersections of Cambie and Main Streets, while the character of the rest of the route remained predominantly single-family dwellings.

By the 1970s, the length of Broadway had become a major arterial route in Vancouver, conveying commuters from downtown to the neighbourhoods of the west and east sides. With the growth of UBC and the expansion of the Vancouver General Hospital (one block south of Broadway between approximately Oak and Cambie), traffic demands accelerated. In the 1990s, the agency then responsible for public transit in Greater Vancouver — BC Transit — introduced an express bus route, the 99 B-Line, to help reduce congestion. The Vancouver transportation plan for Broadway notes that congestion is such that the bus service is at capacity, and will not be eased until a new rapid transit line is built paralleling the street. It is anticipated that the SkyTrain's Millennium Line will be extended to Central Broadway by 2021; the extension is expected to connect with Canada Line at Broadway-City Hall Station, at the intersection of Broadway and Cambie Street.

 

Outrage Erupts Over Demolition of Iconic Midcentury Craig Ellwood Home in Brentwood

https://westsidetoday.com/2024/04/21/outrage-erupts-over-demolition-of-iconic-midcentury-craig-ellwood-home-in-brentwood/

Preservationists lamented last year when another treasure of L.A.’s midcentury modern architecture vanished, this time with little warning. Situated on one of Brentwood’s most desirable streets, the Zimmerman House was sadly demolished. 

Recently, outrage has risen on the Internet as architecture fans and Angelenos who love the city’s history have discovered that Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger had the architectural marvel and beloved mid-century estate demolished. 

Twitter users said, “It’s sad to see icons of modernism needlessly destroyed by insensitive McMansion seekers.” and “truly the *worst* Chris.”

The Los Angeles Conservancy posted a demolition alert on January 11 of this year, which said, “We recently learned about the proposed demolition of this 1950 Modernist residence at 400 North Carmelina Avenue in Brentwood. Designed by Emiel Becsky and working within architect Craig Ellwood’s office, he created a one-story, nearly 3,000 sq. ft. residence that appears to be highly intact and a noteworthy example of Modernist design from this era. The City’s SurveyLA program identified it as potentially historic, yet no protections are currently afforded.”

Martin and Eva Zimmerman commissioned the architect Ellwood to build their home in 1949, which was completed in 1950. The home was a showplace featured in architectural magazines; the estate’s outdoor spaces were curated by landscape designer Garrett Eckbo. 

The estate was sold in 1968 and then again in 1975, when it fetched $205,000 when it was purchased by screenwriter and showrunner Sam Rolfe and his wife, Hilda. Hilda Rolfe said that her husband “created 13 in all, including Have Gun – Will Travel, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., and The Manhunter.” as quoted by The New York Times. 

The home was sold in an off-market sale for $12.5 million after Hilda Newman-Rolfe died in 2022. The secret buyers were Pratt and Schwarzenegger, who promptly razed the midcentury structure to construct a new mansion. According to the Robb Report, the permits for the new mansion stated that the architect, Ken Ungar, famous for the modern farmhouse-style mansions that are going up all over the city, is designing their new home. 

The couple likely chose to destroy the home for the simple reason that the now vacant lot is close to the estate of Katherine Schwartzeneggar’s mother, Maria Shriver, on North Carmelina Drive. Pratt and Schwarzenegger are still living in their mansion in the Pacific Palisades until their new mansion is completed.

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17 Science-Based Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/17-health-benefits-of-omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to many health benefits. In particular, they may help promote brain and heart health, reduce inflammation, and protect against several chronic conditions.

Omega-3 fatty acids are incredibly important. They have many powerful health benefits for your body and brain. In fact, few nutrients have been studied as thoroughly as omega-3 fatty acids.

Here are 17 health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids that are supported by science.

1. May benefit depression and anxiety

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the world. Symptoms often include sadness, lethargy, and a general loss of interest in life.

Anxiety, another common disorder, is characterized by feelings of fear, panic, and restlessness.

Research suggests people who consume omega-3s regularly are less likely to have depression. What’s more, studies in people with depression and anxiety suggest that omega-3 supplements may improve symptoms.

There are three types of omega-3 fatty acids: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Of the three, EPA appears to be the most beneficial for depression.

2. May improve eye health

DHA, a type of omega-3, is a major structural component of the retina of your eye. When you don’t get enough DHA, vision problems may arise.

Interestingly, getting enough omega-3 is also linked to a reduced risk of macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of permanent eye damage and blindness worldwide.

3. Could promote brain health during pregnancy and early life

Omega-3s are crucial for brain growth and development in infants.

Getting enough omega-3s during pregnancy is associated with numerous benefits for your child, including:

- improved cognitive development
- better communication and social skills
- fewer behavioral problems
- decreased risk of developmental delay

However, more research is needed, as some studies have produced mixed results.

4. May improve risk factors for heart disease

Heart attacks and strokes are the world’s leading causes of death.

Decades ago, researchers observed that fish-eating communities had very low rates of these diseases. This was later linked to omega-3 consumption.

Since then, omega-3 fatty acids have been tied to numerous benefits for heart health.

These benefits include:

- Triglycerides: Omega-3s can significantly reduce levels of triglycerides.
- HDL cholesterol: Some older studies suggest that omega-3s could raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels.
- Blood clots: Some older research suggests that omega-3s can prevent blood platelets from clumping together, which can help prevent the formation of harmful blood clots.
- Inflammation: Omega-3s reduce the production of some substances released during your body’s inflammatory response.

For some people, omega-3s can also lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. However, evidence is mixed, as some studies find increases in LDL cholesterol levels.

Despite these beneficial effects on heart disease risk factors, there is no convincing evidence that omega-3 supplements can prevent heart attacks or strokes, and many studies find no benefit.

5. May reduce symptoms of ADHD in children

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Some research has found that children with ADHD have lower blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids than those without ADHD.

What’s more, numerous older studies suggest that omega-3 supplements could help reduce the symptoms of ADHD. In particular, omega-3s may help improve inattention and task completion. They might also decrease hyperactivity, impulsiveness, restlessness, and aggression.

However, more research is needed, as other studies have found no benefit of omega-3 supplementation on ADHD symptoms.

6. Could reduce symptoms of metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions, such as central obesity — also known as belly fat — as well as high blood pressure, high triglycerides, high blood sugar, and low HDL (good) cholesterol levels. It is a major public health concern because it increases your risk of many other illnesses, including heart disease and diabetes.

Some research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids could help improve blood sugar levels, inflammation, and heart disease risk factors in people with metabolic syndrome.

7. May reduce inflammation

Inflammation is a natural response to infections and damage in your body. Therefore, it is vital for your health.

However, inflammation sometimes persists for a long time, even without an infection or injury. This is called chronic — or long-term — inflammation. Long-term inflammation may contribute to almost every chronic illness, including heart disease and cancer.

Notably, omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the production of molecules and substances linked to inflammation, such as inflammatory eicosanoids and cytokines. Studies have consistently observed a connection between omega-3 supplementation and reduced inflammation.

8. Might benefit autoimmune diseases

In autoimmune diseases, your immune system mistakes healthy cells for foreign cells and starts attacking them. Type 1 diabetes is one prime example, in which your immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in your pancreas.

According to one study from 2017, increased intake of several types of fatty acids during infancy, including DHA, was linked to a lower risk of type 1 diabetes-associated autoimmunity later in life.

Omega-3s may also help treat lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and psoriasis, but more research is needed.

9. Could improve mental disorders

Low omega-3 levels have been reported in people with psychiatric disorders. Research suggests supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids has been shown to decrease violent behavior.

Some studies also suggest that omega-3 supplements can improve symptoms in people with both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

However, more research is needed, as other studies have found conflicting results.

10. May help prevent age-related mental decline and Alzheimer’s disease

Many people experience a decline in brain function as they get older.

Several studies link higher omega-3 intake to decreased age-related mental decline and a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. One review of controlled studies suggests that omega-3 supplements may be beneficial at the onset of disease when the symptoms of AD are very mild. However, More research is needed on omega-3s and brain health.

11. May help prevent cancer

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and omega-3 fatty acids have long been claimed to reduce the risk of certain cancers.

Some older studies suggest omega-3 consumption may be associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer. However, not all studies have reported the same results, and the NIH reports a large clinical trial found that omega 3s do not reduce your risk of cancer.

12. Could reduce asthma in children

Asthma is a chronic lung disease with symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, and wheezing. Severe asthma attacks can be very dangerous. They are caused by inflammation and swelling in the airways of your lungs.

Asthma rates in the United States and around the world have been rising over the past few decades. A 2018 study found an association between omega-3 consumption and a lower risk of asthma in children.

13. May reduce fat in your liver

Metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) (formerly called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) is a common condition characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver. It is believed to affect 25% of the global population and is considered the leading cause of several other liver conditions, including cirrhosis, or liver scarring.

However, research suggests that supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce liver fat and inflammation in people with NAFLD.

14. May improve bone and joint health

Osteoporosis and arthritis are two common disorders that affect your skeletal system. Research suggests omega-3s may help improve bone strength by boosting the amount of calcium in your bones.

Theoretically, this could lead to a reduced risk of osteoporosis. However, more research is needed, as studies have had mixed results on the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on bone health.

Omega-3s may also help treat arthritis. According to one review of six studies, omega-3 supplements were able to significantly reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis of the synovial joints. However, more large, high quality studies should be conducted to understand how omega-3 fatty acids may impact bone and joint health.

15. Might help alleviate menstrual pain

Menstrual pain occurs in your lower abdomen and pelvis and often radiates to your lower back and thighs. It can significantly affect your quality of life. However, studies suggest that people who consume the most omega-3s may have milder menstrual pain.

A 2023 meta-analysis of twelve studies determined that an omega-3 supplement reduced pain and the need for pain relievers during menstruation.

16. May improve sleep

Good sleep is one of the foundations of optimal health. Sleep deprivation has been linked to many diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and depression.

In some older studies, low levels of omega-3 fatty acids were also associated with sleep problems in children and obstructive sleep apnea in adults. Additionally, low levels of DHA are linked to lower levels of the hormone melatonin in some animal studies, which helps you fall asleep. However, further research in humans is needed.

Studies in both children and adults also suggest that supplementing with omega-3 may improve certain aspects of sleep and protect against sleep disturbances.

17. Could support skin health

DHA is a structural component of your skin. It is responsible for the health of cell membranes, which make up a large part of your skin.

EPA also benefits your skin in several ways, including:

- promoting skin hydration
- preventing hyperkeratinization of hair follicles, which appears as the little red bumps often seen on upper arms
- protecting against premature aging of your skin
- reducing the risk of acne

Animal studies suggest that omega-3s may also help protect your skin against sun damage. However, this doesn’t mean that you should use omega-3 supplements in place of sunscreen.

Takeaway

Omega-3 fatty acids are vital for optimal health. The best way to ensure robust omega-3 intake is to get them from whole foods, such as fatty fish, 2 times per week.

However, if you don’t eat a lot of fatty fish, then you may want to consider taking an omega-3 supplement two to three times a week. For people deficient in omega-3, this is an affordable and effective way to improve health.