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 | Mar 27, 2019 | Mental Health
As we work toward destigmatizing mental illness, many people are now learning basic psychological terms for the first time. Where once it might have been challenging to find words to describe your mental health experiences, terms such as anxiety, depression, and...
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...
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 | Sep 25, 2018 | Brain Health, Mental Health, Omega-3s, Research
For many people, especially parents and kids, this is a high-anxiety time of year. Between fall sports, starting school, work and social commitments, everyone seems to feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. This would probably fall into the category of...
