by OmegaQuant | Apr 23, 2020 | EPA & DHA, News, Omega-3s
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on our immune systems. A healthy immune system is supported by a diet that provides the necessary nutrition and limits what is detrimental. Exercise, good sleep and decreasing stress are all also important for a well-functioning immune...
by OmegaQuant | Sep 11, 2019 | Heart Health, News, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
It has been a confusing few weeks in the fatty acid world, with several misleading news headlines fueling a debate pitting omega-3 pharmaceuticals vs. supplements. Our goal with this blog post is to help you read between the lines of some the most recent articles,...
by OmegaQuant | Sep 5, 2018 | Heart Health, News, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
A late August study published in the New England Journal of Medicine looked at the cardiovascular effects of taking aspirin and the omega-3s EPA and DHA in patients with diabetes. Unfortunately, the results — as portrayed in the headlines — would have many people...
by OmegaQuant | Jul 31, 2018 | Heart Health, News, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s
Last week witnessed the publication of an important, much anticipated study on omega-3s. Unfortunately it provided more questions than answers. The study, which comes from the Cochrane Collaboration, produced a 730-page report titled, “Omega-3 Fatty Acids for the...
by OmegaQuant | Mar 22, 2018 | Heart Health, News, Omega-3 Index, Research
Results showed that the risk for death from any cause was reduced by about 33% comparing in participants with highest omega-3 blood levels A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology looked at the value of measuring blood levels of EPA and DHA...
by Kristina Jackson | Jan 30, 2018 | News, Omega-3 Index
The Omega-3 Supplement Calculator is a simple tool to help you find out what you getting out of your omega-3 supplements, and how to tailor your supplement regimen to reach your target Omega-3 Index. Why do I need to use the Omega-3 Supplement Calculator? Many people...
