by OmegaQuant | Mar 13, 2019 | Prenatal DHA, Research
Spring officially starts in one week, so you would think the illnesses that threatened us all winter long would magically disappear. Think again. According to the CDC, the exact timing and duration of flu seasons can vary, but it seems to increase in October, with...
by OmegaQuant | Mar 6, 2019 | Heart Health, Prenatal DHA, Uncategorized
Omega-3 intake is generally low among people in most developed countries, and pregnant women are no exception. For this group, taking the omega-3 DHA during pregnancy is particularly important. And now, there is new research that adds to the growing list of DHA’s...
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...
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 | Feb 5, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA, Research
You’ve entered the wild, wonderful world of pregnancy. Congratulations! For the next nine months, you will constantly wonder what’s next. So what are some of the things you and your doctor will do first? Probably calculate the baby’s due date. And from there schedule...
