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...
by OmegaQuant | Mar 25, 2020 | Brain Health, Cognitive Health, EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s
So you’ve ordered an Omega-3 Index test, collected your blood sample, and submitted it to the OmegaQuant lab. Now you’ve received your results and you’re wondering what they mean and how you can take action if you need to raise your score. In this blog, we will...
