by OmegaQuant | Jul 10, 2019 | Heart Health, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA, Research
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made some bold moves in the last month regarding omega-3s by (1) – supporting health claims linking these important nutrients with a reduction in blood pressure, and (2) – updating its advice to women about the...
by OmegaQuant | Jun 27, 2019 | Brain Health, EPA & DHA, Prenatal DHA, Research
Research published in the June issue of Pediatrics shows that American children don’t eat enough seafood, which could have a negative impact on their health. This is because they are missing out on important fatty acids like omega-3s EPA and DHA, which contribute...
by OmegaQuant | Jun 18, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA, Research
Doctors must be very disciplined when offering advice and recommendations during pregnancy. Many times, you, the patient, could be more knowledgeable about things like nutrition and diet. This is not unusual. Besides taking some required nutrition classes during their...
by OmegaQuant | Jun 5, 2019 | Omega-3 Index, Prenatal DHA
In February, OmegaQuant launched the first-ever Prenatal DHA Test for consumers and health practitioners to help guide the intake of the omega-3 DHA, which is an important nutrient women need before, during and after pregnancy. Alongside this effort, OmegaQuant...
by OmegaQuant | May 1, 2019 | Brain Health, Prenatal DHA
Pregnancy and depression are heavy issues on their own, but when they occur together it can be even more challenging for women who are pregnant. Pregnancy causes all sorts of hormone imbalances, so it’s common to chalk up feelings of sadness and fear to these changes....
by OmegaQuant | Apr 24, 2019 | Brain Health, Prenatal DHA
Chances are you’ve heard of or may even know someone struggling with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a brain disorder that makes it difficult to control impulses and be attentive for more than short periods of time. ADHD affects an estimated 8.4...
