here is the abstract and the full journal article isn't officially published yet...or you can but i think you got to pay to see it ahead of publication

http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/ajcn.2009.27594v1

"Participants who reported the highest omega–3 LCPUFA intake (median: 0.11% of total energy intake) were 30% less likely than their peers to develop CGA[central geographic atrophy] and NV AMD[neovascular age-related macular degeneration]."

***note the words "less likely... than their peers".... does not link to cause...but there is statistical evidence..lol so there is a link there and evidence

and they also note that the participants who were at "moderate to high risk of these outcomes" were the ones getting basically the most benefit from consuming the highest amount of omega 3... also note "if these results are generalizable"...further implying they don't have enough information to know if they can be generalized to the whole population...

yeah agreed there is not enough specific evidence yet to suggest it will decrease chances by 30% I'll second that.

Agreed...no one can put a specific figure on it...but, as the old saying goes..."where there is smoke..."

As prevention is always more effective when action is taken earlier I would not suggest waiting until there was concrete undisputed data...particuarly given the other benefits that Omega 3 fish oil is known to provide.

Hi Warren

I have a question regarding Saw palmetto being used in TB Men's Premium. Saw palmetto it looks like blocks some hormones like DHT. Could you throw more light on this as to how a product which blocks some natural hormones in the body could be useful? Perhaps i don't fully understand its usage but if could throw more light on it that would be great!

Best Regards

Mike

Hi Warren, I recently started to use xtend life products. TB Mens premium, TB womens premium, Omega 3. My question is around the f ish oils. My wife and I both seem to be having fish burps. Is that normal? We have not taken fish oil before, so not sure what to expect. Thanks

Hi Warren,

First of all, excuse for my bad english. Today I have received my first order of Omega 3 / DHA Fish Oil and Total Balance Men´s Premium. I´ve been looking around Internet for a good Omega 3 supplement. After searching several articles and pages, i´m convinced that your product is the best (high quality, with superb DHA levels, and excellence in all the manufacturing process).
I was a little bit disapppointed about fish oil when i heard about the execellences of krill ("48 times better than fish oil"). I investigate about it, and i share with your opinion:

http://blog.xtend-life.com/warren_matthews_blog/2009/8/14/what-about-the-krill-oil-that-dr-mercola-sells.html

In this way, i have found two proffessional opinions that i would to share:

http://www.bestlifeonline.com/cms/publish/healthexpert/Is-krill-oil-a-better-source-of-omega-3s-than-fish-oil.php

http://www.scribd.com/doc/19749060/Top-6-Sources-Of-Omega3s (page 8; point 4 "Krill Oil")


Also interesting:

http://www.ehow.com/about_5044353_problems-krill-oil.html


My father (65 years old) and me (30 years old) are going to start using your Omega 3 / DHA Fish Oil and Total Balance Men´s Premium. Recommended daily serving for each is: 2 soft gels of Omega 3 DHA / Fish Oil and 7 tablets of Total Balance Men´s Premium.

1) When do you recommend us to take it?? (for example: 4 tablets of Total Balance at the breakfast; 3 tablets of Total Balance at the launch and 2 capsules of Omega 3 at the dinner).

2) It is better to take the dosages before/during/after meals???

3) It is better to take the Omega 3 at the end of the day (dinner) rather than take it at the beginning (breakfast) to minimize fish burps problem??


Thanks so much.


Juan (a consumer from Spain)

The omega 3 is looking good to cure the age-related blindness.It has many good health related advantages.

here's an interesting article about new research into anti-oxidants


"Research cautions against use of anti-oxidants
14 October 2009


Professor Tony Tiganis and researcher Kim Loh

An international team of scientists has found that anti-oxidants commonly touted for their health-promoting benefits, could contribute to the early onset of Type 2 diabetes.

The team, led by Professor Tony Tiganis from the Monash Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, has found that molecules known as Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) may play a protective role in the early stages of Type 2 diabetes by enhancing insulin action. Anti-oxidants prevent the beneficial effects of ROS.

The findings, published in Cell Metabolism, challenge the widely-held view that ROS are always harmful and that anti-oxidants are always beneficial.

"ROS molecules, such as hydrogen peroxide, are important for normal cell function; We have shown that ROS present in muscle, enhance insulin action and help lower blood sugar levels," Professor Tiganis said.

Professor Tiganis said the study did not negate the role of ROS in late-stage disease.

"There's a ‘yin and yang' relationship that takes place, wherein ROS are beneficial in the early stages of Type 2 diabetes and shift to being harmful at later stages of the disease," he said.

"We are now trying to find out when ROS make the switch from being good to bad."

Professor Tiganis said that although more research needed to be done, the results indicated that the widespread use of anti-oxidants by the general public as a preventative measure was something that should be discouraged, particularly if people were otherwise healthy.

"Eat healthy and exercise as this is a natural source of ROS that promotes insulin action," he said.

Diabetes is Australia's fastest growing disease, with an estimated 275 people developing the disorder each day.

Professor Tiganis led a team of 12 Monash researchers, scientists from the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, University of Melbourne, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the US."

In response to Stefanos's comment

Is there anything in the study that suggests the quantity needed to cause type two diabetes from intake from excessive antioxidants? From what I understand type 2 diabetes is caused by the persons lifestyle relating to the diet(relating to sugar intake) and amount of exercise the person does on a weekly bases. If I am wrong about this I would not be offended to get a correction.

I don't know one person who works out regularly and eats a healthy diet who takes alot of supplements that has type 2 diabetes.

I would really like to know what facts and how they are biasing their whole study on, I find this very hard to believe personally.

hey i was just pointing it out

here's the full study

http://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(09)00257-5

I was surprised when I saw you changed the formulation of your Omega 3 supplements to 50% Hoki and 50% Tuna. I believe your previous formulation was based on salmon? I am not sure that Tuna with all it's mercury contamination is the better substitute even though you are putting it through your purification process.
Also, how does Xtend-Life's Omega3's compare with New Chapter's Wholemega which contains 100% pure wild Alaskan Salmon?

Hi Mike,

DHT is important when you are younger but serves little use as you get older but can be a contributing factor with prostate problems. As you get older it is better to have less of DHT and more testosterone. The saw palmetto helps play a role in assisting less testosterone converting to DHT. It is an extremely well researched herb and a very safe one...

Hi Robert,

It is quite normal for most people to get 'burps' or 'repeating' with fish oils but very rare with our oil.

Generally only someone whose digestive system is compromised will get 'burps' with our oil. Have you been taking any antacids at all? That could be a factor.

Try taking it just before a meal and that may help. Also if you refrigerate it that may also help. Please let me know how you get on...and thank you for your support.

Hi Juan,

Good to have you as a customer.

I generally take my first 4 Total Balance tablets as soon as I get up in the morning with a large glass of warm pure water and a couple of Omega 3 soft gels.

It is always best to take the TB more than 15 minutes before or after a meal rather than with the meal.

I have my remaining 3 tablets of TB any time in the afternoon. I generally have another 2 soft gels of the Omega 3 (I take a double dose)

With regard to the Omega 3 fish oil I don't take it with a meal and I have never had a repeat...but, some people do in which case it is probably best taken with a meal.

Hope that helps Juan.

Hi Christina,

Some good questions.

Actually we have never used salmon oil. One of the reasons for that is because most salmon oil comes from farmed salmon which is full of nasty things such as growth hormones and anti-biotics. This is because they are raised intensively and are feed growth enhancing hormones and they need the anti-biotics to combat disease because of the environment they are raised in.

The tuna that we use goes through a special process before it is concentrated. This removes all the mercury and the net result is that the oil is much purer than the salmon oils that are on the market.

What is always a good idea is to have a look at the certificate of anaylsis.

If you go to http://www.xtend-life.com/product/Omega_3_DHA_Fish_Oil/Purity.aspx

and have a look at the standards that most companies adhere to and have a look at our specifications and then go to
http://www.xtend-life.com/product/Omega_3_DHA_Fish_Oil/Specifications+and+COA.aspx

you will see that even though our specifications are 10 times less for mercury than other manufacturers there is still none detected even at those low levels.

Christina if you have time read the buyers guide on the Omega 3 product page that we have prepared and that will help you better understand the differences between our oils and others and how it is the purest you can get.

Hi Warren

I thought there was a coral calcium power product which xtendlife sold? I could not find that now or does it have a different name? Please throw more light on the coral calcium (is it just hype or real)

Thanks

Giri.

Hi Giri,

We do use it in our Bone Protec. Coral calcium is a good form of calcium but certainly nothing to rave about and it does not warrant the hype that is sometimes attached to it. What is important is that it is combined with Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2 and strontium.

Hi Warren, Thanks for the tips on the omega 3, will try that. Just a quick question on the female rejuvenator tablets. It says to take 1 tab 3 times a day. Does it make a diffference if you take 2 together, and 1 later? This is how my wife currently takes it. Just worried she is not getting the maximum benefit. Thanks

Hi Robert...taking the female rejuvenator as your wife is currently doing is fine.

I have read the whole information regarding the omega-3 and its advantages on the individual.From this good information,I come to know the basic nutritional facts present in Omega-3 which helps to reduce risk of blindness problem and I agree with stand that Eat healthy and exercise as this is a natural source of ROS that promotes insulin action.