by OmegaQuant | Oct 9, 2019 | Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA
The long chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are primarily found in fatty fish like salmon, herring and mackerel, as well as omega-3 supplements. Fish consumption for many is a question of taste, expense, and access. And many experts have suggested that some of...
by OmegaQuant | Sep 19, 2019 | Prenatal DHA, Research
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine last week shows that those who have the lowest omega-3 DHA levels might benefit the most from supplementation when it comes to reducing their preterm birth risk. Called the ORIP Trial (Omega-3 fats to Reduce...
by OmegaQuant | Sep 5, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA
Studies show the majority of people aren’t getting enough omega-3s on a daily basis. Essential to human nutrition, these “good” polyunsaturated fats play a key role in heart, brain and eye health—plus, they’re vital to a healthy pregnancy. Since omega-3s cannot be...
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...
