Dr. Paul A. Madsen is a tireless writer and researcher when it comes to nutrition, weight loss, and the positive health benefits of natural supplements such as Omega-3. Although already an expert, Dr. Madsen is always reviewing the latest reports being released by the medical community, in addition to conducting his own research. The Fat Facts section of this website will continue to grow as he is able to provide cutting-edge information.

Synopsis for various articles written by Dr. Madsen are listed below. Simply click on the link to read the entire article, or print it on your home printer for future reading.

The Human Brain is Shrinking
Evidence suggests that the widespread shortage of Omega-3 essential fatty acids in the Western diet has resulted in a brain size 10% smaller on average than it was only 100 years ago.

Omega-3: The Lost Nutrient
Today, researchers estimate around 80% of the sources of Omega-3 have disappeared from readily available food sources. Omega-3 has literally become the missing, or "lost nutrient" in our diet.

Manufacturing Process of Omega-3 MD
Pharmaceutical-Grade Fish Oil Supplements
Step-by-step outline of how Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements are created.

Contamination of the Puget Sound Fish Supply
The Puget Sound's (Washington State) salmon now contain high polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Puget Sound's salmon carry high PCB levels. But the State of Washington says health benefits of eating the fish "outweigh" risks. (Robert McClure and Lisa Stifler, Seattle P-l reporters--January 15, 2004)

Farmed Salmon Bring PCBs to the Dinner Table
High concentrations of chlorinated organic contaminants in farm-raised Atlantic salmon may warrant limiting consumption of the otherwise-healthful fish to no more than once per month, researchers say. (Science News, Jan. 24, 2004)

NUTRITION: Do Arctic Diets Protect Prostates?
Reported in Science News, October 18, 2003
A new study finds one major exception to prostate cancer's high prevalence in older men: Arctic Inuit populations. Assessments of cancer in Inuit groups in Alaska, Canada, and Greenland had hinted that prostate cancer's incidence among the Inuit is unusually low.

Tooth Loss, Obesity, and Depression May All Predict Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Reported in Patient Care Online, October 2003.
Investigates how tooth loss, obesity and depression may be markers for CVD (Cardiovascular Disease)

Dr. Madsen's Bio-Identical Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy
Overview of the various types of hormones with a comparison of the difference between man-made synthetic hormones and bio-identical, natural hormones.