Great HealthWorks, Makers of Omega XL, Reports New Independent Study
Hollywood, FL (PRWEB) July 22, 2013 -- An Indiana University study has found that PCSO-524™, a unique omega-3 supplement derived from the New Zealand green-lipped mussel, delivers significant improvement in exercise-induced asthma symptoms. The study used the commercially available version of PCSO-524, Omega XL, which is manufactured exclusively by Great HealthWorks.
In exercise-induced asthma, vigorous exercise triggers breathing difficulties as airways become narrow and inflamed. Other symptoms include coughing, chest constriction, and excessive fatigue. About 90 percent of asthma sufferers experience this condition during and after exercise. In addition, exercise-induced asthma affects an estimated 10 percent or more of elite athletes and as much as 10 percent of individuals who do not have asthma.
Over the course of the study, asthmatic participants taking Omega XL experienced a 59% improvement in overall lung function after eucapnic voluntary hyperventilation, a stimulus test used to diagnose exercise-induced asthma. In addition, participants taking Omega XL experienced lessened airway inflammation while also enjoying a reduced need for emergency medication, including rescue inhalers.
According to the study’s author, Timothy Mickleborough, the findings are similar to previous studies involving fish oil but require a much smaller dosage of the supplement.
"Not only does it reduce symptoms, which will make you feel better, but it potentially could improve athletic performance," Mickleborough said. "Any time you can reduce medication is good."
The study’s findings corroborate past research compiled by Great HealthWorks regarding PCSO-524’s effectiveness in treating inflation-related conditions. According to the American Lung Association, approximately 24 million Americans suffer from asthma. An estimated $48 billion is spent annually on medical expenses associated with the condition. With its well-documented inflammation fighting qualities, Omega XL may be a smart supplement option for individuals seeking to manage exercise-related asthma symptoms and potentially reduce reliance on medication.
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Study Author: Timothy Mickleborough, IU School of Public Health–Bloomington
Co-authors include Cherissa L. Vaughn, Ren-Jay Shei, Eliza M. Davis and Daniel P. Wilhite, all with the Department of Kinesiology in the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington.
About Omega XL and Great HealthWorks, Inc.
Omega XL is one of only two Omega 3 supplements sold in the world that contains the patented stabilized marine lipid extract PCSO-524™ derived only from the New Zealand green-lipped mussel, with 30 healthy fatty acids including DHA and EPA. Omega XL is manufactured exclusively by Great HealthWorks Inc., and is the most widely available omega-3 fish oil supplement containing the potent PCSO-524™ marine lipid extract. To find more information about Omega XL and PCSO-524™ visit http://www.OmegaXL.com
Great HealthWorks, founded in 2003, is a global manufacturer and distributor of one-of-a-kind, natural products. Great HealthWorks, the makers of Omega XL, an all-natural, highly purified marine lipid extract from the green-lipped mussel (Perna Canaliculus) known as PCSO-524™. This patented marine lipid complex comes exclusively from the pristine waters of the Marlborough Sounds in New Zealand, and is the only omega-3 fish oil supplement containing 30 healthy fatty acids. Great HealthWorks corporate headquarters and distribution center are in Hollywood, Florida. To find out more about Great Health Works, visit http://www.GreatHealthWorks.com. And for more information about the benefits of Omega XL, visit http://www.OmegaXL.com. Join the conversation: http://www.facebook.com/myomegaxl, http://www.twitter.com/omegaxl
Miles Dupree, Great HealthWorks, Inc., http://www.OmegaXL.com, 954-707-5080, [email protected]
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