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...
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 | 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 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...
