by OmegaQuant | Nov 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
This past Saturday, November 10th, two pivotal studies on omega-3s — REDUCE-IT and VITAL — were presented at the American Heart Association meeting. The results of these studies demonstrated unequivocally why you need to take omega-3s. In a Washington Post article,...
by OmegaQuant | Nov 6, 2018 | Omega-3 Index, Research
Pursuing the fountain of youth becomes all the more relevant as you age. But the key to aging these days is not just extending life, but continuing to remain healthy and active as you glide into your golden years. In this vein, new research is showing that some...
by OmegaQuant | Oct 29, 2018 | Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s
Most people connect omega-3s with heart and brain health, but did you know they can also be quite useful if you are an athlete or lead an active lifestyle? From protecting your brain and heart to easing your recovery, omega-3s can play many roles during your workout....
by OmegaQuant | Oct 16, 2018 | Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s
In honor of National Seafood Month, it’s a good time to talk about where omega-3s come from and why you should care. When a product arrives on a store shelf or your plate you can sometimes lose sight of how it got there. How long did it take to get there? How was it...
by OmegaQuant | Oct 8, 2018 | Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Omega-3 Index
Older adults face a range of health issues, including cognitive deficits that are considered a natural part of the aging process. But there is a difference between brain changes that are considered “normal” and those related to actual disease. First, it is important...
by OmegaQuant | Oct 2, 2018 | Blood Pressure, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Research
While there have been some ups and downs for omega-3s recently, initial results from a major clinical study that were widely publicized in September could chart a new course for these special nutrients. But first, let’s take a quick look at how we got here during the...
by OmegaQuant | Sep 25, 2018 | Brain Health, Mental Health, Omega-3s, Research
For many people, especially parents and kids, this is a high-anxiety time of year. Between fall sports, starting school, work and social commitments, everyone seems to feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. This would probably fall into the category of...
by OmegaQuant | Sep 19, 2018 | Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Omega-3s
The omega-3s EPA and DHA are incredibly important to your child’s health and development from the time they are in the womb, through their teens, and well into adulthood — from top to bottom, and the beginning to the end of life. Some of the best sources of omega-3s...
by OmegaQuant | Sep 11, 2018 | Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s
Pregnancy is a time filled with joy and hope, but also a lot of stress. Some of the top worries for expectant moms include: job and money stress, diet, potential birth defects, and preterm birth. According to the CDC, preterm birth occurs when a baby is born too...
by OmegaQuant | Sep 5, 2018 | Heart Health, News, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
A late August study published in the New England Journal of Medicine looked at the cardiovascular effects of taking aspirin and the omega-3s EPA and DHA in patients with diabetes. Unfortunately, the results — as portrayed in the headlines — would have many people...
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