by OmegaQuant | Oct 15, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
Healthy eyes are an easy thing to take for granted—until you encounter a problem. Staying on top of how to best nourish and care for your eyesight is key when it comes to preserving your peepers over time. While key ingredients for eye health include lutein and...
by OmegaQuant | Oct 9, 2019 | Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA
The long chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are primarily found in fatty fish like salmon, herring and mackerel, as well as omega-3 supplements. Fish consumption for many is a question of taste, expense, and access. And many experts have suggested that some of...
by OmegaQuant | Oct 2, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Research
In the October 1st edition of the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers from Harvard published an important meta-analysis on omega-3s and cardiovascular disease. In total, the study analyzed data from 13 trials, including three major 2018 studies:...
by OmegaQuant | Sep 25, 2019 | Brain Health, EPA & DHA, Mental Health, Omega-3s
On September 9th, World Psychiatry published a meta-analysis of randomized controls trials using nutrient supplements as treatment for mental disorders in which they singled out omega-3s as being in the best position to support proper mental health. A week earlier,...
by OmegaQuant | Sep 19, 2019 | Prenatal DHA, Research
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine last week shows that those who have the lowest omega-3 DHA levels might benefit the most from supplementation when it comes to reducing their preterm birth risk. Called the ORIP Trial (Omega-3 fats to Reduce...
by OmegaQuant | Sep 11, 2019 | Heart Health, News, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
It has been a confusing few weeks in the fatty acid world, with several misleading news headlines fueling a debate pitting omega-3 pharmaceuticals vs. supplements. Our goal with this blog post is to help you read between the lines of some the most recent articles,...
by OmegaQuant | Sep 5, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA
Studies show the majority of people aren’t getting enough omega-3s on a daily basis. Essential to human nutrition, these “good” polyunsaturated fats play a key role in heart, brain and eye health—plus, they’re vital to a healthy pregnancy. Since omega-3s cannot be...
by OmegaQuant | Aug 29, 2019 | Blood Pressure, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s
On August 19th, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a new advisory about omega-3s and high triglycerides. Based on recent clinical trial evidence, it said prescription omega-3 fatty acid medication reduces triglyceride levels by 20-30% among the majority of...
by OmegaQuant | Aug 22, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
In previous blogs we have talked about the many ways you can increase your Omega-3 Index, including eating more fatty fish like salmon or taking an omega-3 supplement that delivers EPA and DHA. But knowing how much you actually need in order to achieve an optimal...
by OmegaQuant | Aug 15, 2019 | Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
Earlier this week OmegaQuant landed a spot on the 2019 Inc. 5000 list, which features the fastest growing companies in America. Growing 177% in a three-year period, the company offers evidence-based nutritional status tests to researchers, health practitioners, and...
