by OmegaQuant | Jul 25, 2019 | Brain Health, Mental Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s
In June, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry showed that there was no added benefit when researchers paired omega-3s EPA and DHA with the anti-depressant sertraline (i.e., Zoloft). Experts believe there are many reasons omega-3s didn’t rise to the...
by OmegaQuant | Jun 27, 2019 | Brain Health, EPA & DHA, Prenatal DHA, Research
Research published in the June issue of Pediatrics shows that American children don’t eat enough seafood, which could have a negative impact on their health. This is because they are missing out on important fatty acids like omega-3s EPA and DHA, which contribute...
by OmegaQuant | Jun 11, 2019 | Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s
Every day, there seems to be a new article about the growing popularity of CBD oil. Some articles speculate on the enormous economic growth that is expected from CBD products over the next few years, while others focus on CBD’s potential for reducing chronic pain and...
by OmegaQuant | May 7, 2019 | Brain Health, EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3s, Research
“Heresy! It can’t be! I thought you guys were experts?!” We are well aware that some might have that reaction to the idea that omega-6 fatty acids might actually NOT be the boogeyman that they’ve been portrayed as for so long. So this blog might start off sounding...
by OmegaQuant | May 1, 2019 | Brain Health, Prenatal DHA
Pregnancy and depression are heavy issues on their own, but when they occur together it can be even more challenging for women who are pregnant. Pregnancy causes all sorts of hormone imbalances, so it’s common to chalk up feelings of sadness and fear to these changes....
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...
