by Kristina Jackson | Jan 9, 2017 | Mother's Milk DHA Testing, News, Omega-3 Index, Research
Increasing a pregnant woman’s blood omega-3 levels may reduce their child’s risk of developing asthma, according to a new study from Denmark. This evidence adds to the growing support for universal DHA supplementation of pregnant women. According to CDC asthma affects...
by Kristina Jackson | Jan 25, 2016 | Heart Health, Mental Health, Mother's Milk DHA Testing, Omega-3 Index
You’ve gotten your Omega-3 Index or your Mother’s Milk DHA level tested… now what? There are recommendations for omega-3 intake for the general population (1-2 servings of fish per week, 250 mg EPA+DHA per day) or pregnant and lactating women (200 mg...
by Kristina Jackson | Feb 6, 2015 | Mother's Milk DHA Testing, Research
The decision for a pregnant woman to eat fish is not easy. They may hear: “Avoid fish high in mercury,” or “only eat oily fish,” or “NO SUSHI!” The reason there are so many stipulations on fish intake for pregnant women is because fish are a source of both methyl...
by OmegaQuant | Sep 19, 2014 | Mother's Milk DHA Testing, News, Research
The need for DHA in the development of the human brain is widely appreciated. But data showing long term relationships between mother’s milk DHA levels (which reflects what the baby is eating), and long-term mental function of kids are rare. Now a new study from...
by Kristina Jackson | Apr 1, 2014 | Mother's Milk DHA Testing, News, Omega-3 Index, Research, Trans Fat Index, Uncategorized
It’s no joke – OmegaQuant has drastically reduced prices on all of it’s blood and milk tests for the Spring Sale! Look for savings of over 50% on some of our tests! 24 Fatty Acid Profile: $99 $54.95 24 Fatty Acid Profile Bundle (2 kits): $179...
by Kristina Jackson | Jan 9, 2014 | Mother's Milk DHA Testing, News, Research
Moms and women of childbearing age are now encouraged to consume fish and seafood, in part to increase their intake of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are important for the mom, growing fetus and new baby, so encouraging fish intake seems like a no-brainer....
