by OmegaQuant | Jan 2, 2019 | Brain Health, EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
2018 was a great year for omega-3s EPA and DHA with more positive news than bad for change. And it seems you liked our research highlights the most. Below are the most-read blog posts of 2018. Enjoy the recap! #7 – The Study that Could Turn the Tide for...
by OmegaQuant | Dec 17, 2018 | Omega-3s
With the holidays approaching, it is natural to find yourself slipping away from your typical dietary routine. But if you’ve gone Keto, there are plenty of reasons to stick with it. One excellent reason is because the Keto diet has the potential to deliver an...
by OmegaQuant | Dec 12, 2018 | Omega-3 Index, Research
It’s that time of year again! Nope, not the holidays. For millions of Americans, it’s time to find a new health insurance plan or renew an existing one. But thankfully this blog is not about health insurance. This blog is about the Omega-3 Index test and how it is...
by OmegaQuant | Dec 5, 2018 | Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s
If you are reading this there is a good chance you take omega-3s and have a heart issue, or you know someone who does. There is also a good chance that they take blood thinners, which can lower their risk of blood clots, and therefore the risk of heart attack and...
by OmegaQuant | Nov 27, 2018 | Omega-3s, Research
Two months ago we wrote a blog about omega-3s (EPA/DHA) and preterm births. And now, some experts say, a new meta-analysis of 70 clinical trials on omega-3s and pregnancy could be the final word on reducing preterm birth. The 70 randomized controlled trials (RCTs)...
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...
