by OmegaQuant | Mar 13, 2019 | Prenatal DHA, Research
Spring officially starts in one week, so you would think the illnesses that threatened us all winter long would magically disappear. Think again. According to the CDC, the exact timing and duration of flu seasons can vary, but it seems to increase in October, with...
by OmegaQuant | Mar 6, 2019 | Heart Health, Prenatal DHA, Uncategorized
Omega-3 intake is generally low among people in most developed countries, and pregnant women are no exception. For this group, taking the omega-3 DHA during pregnancy is particularly important. And now, there is new research that adds to the growing list of DHA’s...
by OmegaQuant | Feb 27, 2019 | Brain Health, Mental Health, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA
In order to give baby the best start, expectant mothers must ensure they are getting enough DHA (short for “docosahexaenoic acid”) in their diets. During pregnancy, women need at least 200 milligrams daily of this powerful omega-3 fatty acid to support the development...
by OmegaQuant | Feb 20, 2019 | Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA
There are only a few times during a woman’s life when her body will go through so many changes so quickly. Pregnancy is one of those times. When you are pregnant there is a big demand for everything your body has to offer, so your baby can grow healthily inside your...
by OmegaQuant | Feb 12, 2019 | Brain Health, EPA & DHA, Mental Health, Prenatal DHA
Pregnancy is both an exciting and sometimes daunting time when it comes to navigating its many “do’s” and “don’ts.” From how much exercise is safe (for most pregnant women at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise is recommended 5-7 days a week) to figuring out which...
by OmegaQuant | Feb 5, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA, Research
You’ve entered the wild, wonderful world of pregnancy. Congratulations! For the next nine months, you will constantly wonder what’s next. So what are some of the things you and your doctor will do first? Probably calculate the baby’s due date. And from there schedule...
by OmegaQuant | Jan 30, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Mental Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
With Super Bowl 53 approaching this weekend, there is a bright light on football, so recent research into football players who might need more omega-3s is rather timely. You’ve seen the headlines regarding concussions and football, that repeated head injuries (i.e....
by OmegaQuant | Jan 24, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Research
The omega-3 story has a new chapter, with recently published research showing you likely need to do a lot more than you think to get enough omega-3s to protect the heart. And one of the reasons is that the current recommendations may not be strong enough. The Omega-3...
by OmegaQuant | Jan 17, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Research
While many people are aware of omega-3s, many are not sure exactly what they do. Let’s start with what they are first. There are three main omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosapentaenoic acid (DHA) and alpha linolenic acid (ALA). Only ALA is...
by OmegaQuant | Jan 9, 2019 | Blood Pressure, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
It is one of the most popular questions asked about omega-3s— do they lower cholesterol? The simple answer is no, they don’t lower cholesterol. But they do have an impact on other risk factors related to heart disease, such as triglycerides, blood pressure and the...
