by OmegaQuant | May 29, 2019 | Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
Doctors are important gatekeepers of information for their patients. For all things health, you are more likely to talk to your doctor than your best friend. But what if your doctor has no idea what you’re talking about? This is totally possible, especially when it...
by OmegaQuant | May 23, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index
Chances are you know someone who has a heart issue, whether they have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or have developed more advanced forms of disease like atherosclerosis —also called “hardening of the arteries.” Many people have also heard about omega-3s 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 | 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 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 | Jan 30, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Mental Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
With Super Bowl 53 approaching this weekend, there is a bright light on football, so recent research into football players who might need more omega-3s is rather timely. You’ve seen the headlines regarding concussions and football, that repeated head injuries (i.e....
