by OmegaQuant | May 28, 2020 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA
New research published the journal Food & Function showed that children with higher levels of omega-3s EPA and DHA in their blood had less DNA damage than those who had lower levels. This study out of Brazil looked at blood levels of several nutrients — omega-3s...
by OmegaQuant | Oct 21, 2020 | Brain Health, Cognitive Health, EPA & DHA, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA
New research published earlier this month showed that children might have a different target Omega-3 Index vs. adults. The target Omega-3 Index for adults is 8%, while this new research suggests that 6% is the optimal level for kids, especially when looking at the...
by OmegaQuant | Oct 7, 2020 | Brain Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA, Research
Think back to your childhood for a minute. Do you remember your classmate—likely more than one—who was taunted in the school cafeteria, who sat by himself on the bleachers during recess, and who the other children called names like “fatty” and “pig face?” If it...
by OmegaQuant | Jul 23, 2020 | Brain Health, Cognitive Health, EPA & DHA, Mental Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA, Research
When your mom told you to eat your fish because it would make you smarter, she wasn’t just sharing an old wives’ tale. It turns out that today’s science continues to point to new and positive associations between omega-3 and brain health. And while consuming long...
by OmegaQuant | Feb 6, 2020 | Brain Health, EPA & DHA, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA, Research
Autism is a complex disorder, with many levels of severity and manifestations of behavior and physical abnormalities. Previous studies have suggested a link between the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA and the prevalence of autism, and whether or not sufficient...