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...
by OmegaQuant | Jan 2, 2019 | Brain Health, EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
2018 was a great year for omega-3s EPA and DHA with more positive news than bad for change. And it seems you liked our research highlights the most. Below are the most-read blog posts of 2018. Enjoy the recap! #7 – The Study that Could Turn the Tide for...
by OmegaQuant | Dec 5, 2018 | Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s
If you are reading this there is a good chance you take omega-3s and have a heart issue, or you know someone who does. There is also a good chance that they take blood thinners, which can lower their risk of blood clots, and therefore the risk of heart attack and...