by OmegaQuant | Apr 24, 2019 | Brain Health, Prenatal DHA
Chances are you’ve heard of or may even know someone struggling with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a brain disorder that makes it difficult to control impulses and be attentive for more than short periods of time. ADHD affects an estimated 8.4...
by OmegaQuant | Apr 16, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s
Getting enough omega-3 fatty acids from food is not an easy task, especially if you are not a fan of fish. Still, it is one of the best ways to get more omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. But how much and which types of seafood will deliver the most omega-3s? If your...
by OmegaQuant | Apr 10, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3s
A growing body of research suggests that getting enough omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and early life can impact the development of asthma in children. The connection between omega-3 fatty acids and asthma has been studied more in recent decades, driven by a...
by OmegaQuant | Apr 3, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Research
New research published in March shows that people who suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD) might not be getting enough omega-3s from their diet. According to the researchers, simply getting enough of the right omega-3s, namely EPA and DHA, as determined by your...
by OmegaQuant | Mar 27, 2019 | Mental Health
As we work toward destigmatizing mental illness, many people are now learning basic psychological terms for the first time. Where once it might have been challenging to find words to describe your mental health experiences, terms such as anxiety, depression, and...
by OmegaQuant | Mar 20, 2019 | Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Omega-3 Index
The human brain weighs about 1.5 kg or 3.3 lbs, and 60% of it is fat. In fact, it’s one of the fattiest organs in the human body. It’s also one of the most important organs, as it plays a role in just about every major body system. But while most of us are busy...
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...
