by OmegaQuant | Apr 7, 2021 | Heart Health, Omega-3s, Research
A study published in PLOS Genetics set fire to several headlines a few weeks ago suggesting that one’s genetic makeup may influence how fish oil impacts triglycerides, and that this might put someone at increased risk of heart attacks. In a recent episode of our new...
by OmegaQuant | Mar 11, 2021 | Brain Health, Heart Health, Mental Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Prenatal DHA, Research
We’ve known forever that you need to eat to live. But it’s only in recent history that modern nutrition science strongly connected the concept of what you eat as a contributing factor to how long—and how well—you live. Think about it. The vitamin was first discovered...
by OmegaQuant | Feb 17, 2021 | Blood Pressure, Heart Health, Research, Vitamin D
Valentine’s Day is over, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still be looking out for your loved ones. Especially because it’s February—and that means it’s American Heart Month, a time of year dedicated to the importance of being heart healthy and discovering ways we...
by OmegaQuant | Feb 11, 2021 | Blood Pressure, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
From red candy hearts to red roses by the dozen and from gooey sentimental greeting cards to heart-felt wedding proposals, there’s plenty to remind us that February anchors the holiday for lovers, Valentine’s Day. And as that heart-pumping holiday raises the stakes on...
by OmegaQuant | Feb 4, 2021 | Blood Pressure, EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
Those who take fish oil no doubt have their heart health in mind in choosing to take these types of nutritional supplements. First, the omega-3s in fish oil, namely EPA and DHA, are responsible for conferring some protective benefits for the heart. But what kinds of...
by OmegaQuant | Jan 21, 2021 | Brain Health, Cognitive Health, EPA & DHA, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
Would it surprise you to know that an estimated 189 million American adults forged into 2021 armed with New Year’s resolutions? These optimists started the year with the best intentions to improve their lives, making secret pinky-swear promises with themselves,...
