by OmegaQuant | Jun 4, 2020 | Brain Health, EPA & DHA, Mental Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s
Bipolar disorder is the 6th leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, resulting in nine-year reduction in expected lifespan. Sadly, statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) also show that as many as one in...
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 | May 20, 2020 | Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA
Pregnancy is a time of joy for most women and their families. But pregnancy can also be a source of anxiety and the great unknown. Ten percent of American women will experience preterm births—babies born before 37 weeks—a leading cause of infant mortality, morbidity...
by OmegaQuant | May 13, 2020 | Brain Health, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
Researchers are interested in the omega-3 fatty acid status of athletes, in particular NCAA Division 1 athletes who play a wide range of sports, from football to golf to swimming. So they conducted a survey to learn more about their diet, while also testing their...
by OmegaQuant | May 7, 2020 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA, Research
Pregnant women have questions. How much weight should I expect to gain during pregnancy? What can I eat? Or more important, what can’t I eat? What pregnancy supplements should I take? Can I maintain my regular exercise routine? And pregnant women have concerns. One of...
by OmegaQuant | Apr 30, 2020 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
Omega-3s have a reputation for being anti-inflammatory, but how do they work in the body, and especially when it comes to the immune system? This blog will discuss how omega-3s work in the context of immune function, as well as what data exist on the connection...
by OmegaQuant | Apr 23, 2020 | EPA & DHA, News, Omega-3s
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on our immune systems. A healthy immune system is supported by a diet that provides the necessary nutrition and limits what is detrimental. Exercise, good sleep and decreasing stress are all also important for a well-functioning immune...
by OmegaQuant | Apr 16, 2020 | Brain Health, EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
Omega-3s are great for a lot of things, like the heart, brain and eyes. But what about helping you stay fit and healthy? And how about specific activities like running? According to one study, having a lot of omega-3s, especially EPA and DHA, can help fuel a runner’s...
by OmegaQuant | Apr 8, 2020 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
Last week, the American College of Cardiology issued a press release stating that the striking reductions in cardiovascular events and deaths observed in the REDUCE-IT study were highly correlated with subjects’ blood EPA levels. In other words, higher levels of the...
by OmegaQuant | Mar 31, 2020 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research, Trans Fat Index
If you went beyond our Omega-3 Index basic test and decided to try our Plus or Complete test, then there is a lot more than EPA and DHA you need to know about. The results of these tests will give you your Omega-6:Omega-3 ratio, as well as your Trans Fat Index, and a...
