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 | 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...
by OmegaQuant | Jan 30, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Mental Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
With Super Bowl 53 approaching this weekend, there is a bright light on football, so recent research into football players who might need more omega-3s is rather timely. You’ve seen the headlines regarding concussions and football, that repeated head injuries (i.e....
by OmegaQuant | Jan 24, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Research
The omega-3 story has a new chapter, with recently published research showing you likely need to do a lot more than you think to get enough omega-3s to protect the heart. And one of the reasons is that the current recommendations may not be strong enough. The Omega-3...
by OmegaQuant | Jan 17, 2019 | EPA & DHA, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Research
While many people are aware of omega-3s, many are not sure exactly what they do. Let’s start with what they are first. There are three main omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosapentaenoic acid (DHA) and alpha linolenic acid (ALA). Only ALA is...
by OmegaQuant | Jan 9, 2019 | Blood Pressure, Heart Health, Omega-3 Index, Omega-3s, Research
It is one of the most popular questions asked about omega-3s— do they lower cholesterol? The simple answer is no, they don’t lower cholesterol. But they do have an impact on other risk factors related to heart disease, such as triglycerides, blood pressure and the...
