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....
by OmegaQuant | Jan 24, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Research
The omega-3 story has a new chapter, with recently published research showing you likely need to do a lot more than you think to get enough omega-3s to protect the heart. And one of the reasons is that the current recommendations may not be strong enough. The Omega-3...
by OmegaQuant | Jan 17, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Research
While many people are aware of omega-3s, many are not sure exactly what they do. Let’s start with what they are first. There are three main omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosapentaenoic acid (DHA) and alpha linolenic acid (ALA). Only ALA is...
by OmegaQuant | Jan 9, 2019 | Blood Pressure, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
It is one of the most popular questions asked about omega-3s— do they lower cholesterol? The simple answer is no, they don’t lower cholesterol. But they do have an impact on other risk factors related to heart disease, such as triglycerides, blood pressure and the...
