by OmegaQuant | May 15, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
Testing your nutritional status is one thing you can do to find out if your diet is truly delivering the nutrients that are supposed to keep you healthy. In fact, many consumers and doctors are interested in how to test nutritional status, which has prompted an influx...
by OmegaQuant | May 7, 2019 | Brain Health, EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3s, Research
“Heresy! It can’t be! I thought you guys were experts?!” We are well aware that some might have that reaction to the idea that omega-6 fatty acids might actually NOT be the boogeyman that they’ve been portrayed as for so long. So this blog might start off sounding...
by OmegaQuant | Apr 16, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s
Getting enough omega-3 fatty acids from food is not an easy task, especially if you are not a fan of fish. Still, it is one of the best ways to get more omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. But how much and which types of seafood will deliver the most omega-3s? If your...
by OmegaQuant | Apr 10, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3s
A growing body of research suggests that getting enough omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy and early life can impact the development of asthma in children. The connection between omega-3 fatty acids and asthma has been studied more in recent decades, driven by a...
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 20, 2019 | Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA
There are only a few times during a woman’s life when her body will go through so many changes so quickly. Pregnancy is one of those times. When you are pregnant there is a big demand for everything your body has to offer, so your baby can grow healthily inside your...
