by OmegaQuant | Feb 27, 2020 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA, Research
The research connecting omega-3s and preterm birth has been gaining momentum the last several years, culminating in a highly influential Cochrane Review published in late 2018 that concluded: “[Omega-3] Supplementation during pregnancy is a simple and effective way to...
by OmegaQuant | Feb 19, 2020 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
There’s little debate that discounts the positive role nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA play when it comes to heart health. But what impact does a diet deprived of these same nutrients have in societal health cost savings? One that’s substantial, and...
by OmegaQuant | Feb 13, 2020 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA
New research shows that having a higher Omega-3 Index has a profound impact on asthma control and medication use. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) defines asthma as a chronic or long-term condition that intermittently inflames and narrows the...
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...
by OmegaQuant | Jan 30, 2020 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
Heart, brain and eye health may not be the only areas of the body that benefit from omega-3 fatty acids. A recent study of nearly 1700 young Danish men associated the intake of fish oil supplements with better testicular function, sperm quality and hormone levels....
by OmegaQuant | Jan 23, 2020 | Brain Health, Cognitive Health, EPA & DHA, Mental Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
Two recently published meta-analyses add to the emerging body of research studying the association between the intake of omega-3s EPA and DHA and certain aspects of brain health. These recent reviews point to promise in this area, particularly for aging adults. As...
by OmegaQuant | Jan 14, 2020 | EPA & DHA, Mother's Milk DHA Testing, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA, Research
Research published in the Journal of Perinatology last week adds another layer of substantiation to setting an appropriate omega-3 DHA level for pregnant women. This prospective cohort study took place between February and August 2016 at the Obstetrics and Gynecology...
by OmegaQuant | Jan 7, 2020 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA, Research
In 2019, you were highly interested in the importance of omega-3 DHA during pregnancy, whether or not omega-3s EPA and DHA lower cholesterol, and the battle between omega-3 vs. omega-6. In order of popularity, the following are excerpts from some of your favorite...
by OmegaQuant | Dec 23, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA, Research
Here at OmegaQuant we are fortunate to have a front-row seat to the inner workings of the omega-3 world, especially where research is concerned. To that end, we’ve compiled what we believe to be the most important moments for omega-3 testing in 2019, some that are...
by OmegaQuant | Dec 11, 2019 | Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
In November, the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) issued a formalized statement around the importance of omega-3 EPA and DHA blood testing in research studies. In the months leading up to the published statement, the ISSFAL Board...
