by Miguel Rodriguez | Feb 11, 2021
The prenatal DHA test measures the omega-3 fatty acid known as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) during pregnancy. Omega-3s have been associated with several important health outcomes for mom and baby. But recent evidence shows that higher levels of the omega-3 DHA during...
by Miguel Rodriguez | Feb 11, 2021
There are several nutrients that are important during pregnancy vs. other times of life. These include nutrients like folic acid, choline and omega-3 DHA. DHA is important for many things such as the baby’s development. But more recent studies have shown a strong...
by Miguel Rodriguez | Feb 11, 2021
In a research paper authored by OmegaQuant’s Dr. Kristina Harris Jackson, there was a focus on two main studies. One looked at blood levels of women who had a full term pregnancy or those who had early preterm birth (giving birth before 34 weeks). In this study, they...
by Miguel Rodriguez | Feb 11, 2021
It’s easy and safe to raise your omega-3 DHA level during pregnancy. We know that eating fish during pregnancy is a tricky topic, but there is a lot of research showing that the benefits outweigh the risks. It is important to be careful and to understand what kinds of...
by Miguel Rodriguez | Feb 11, 2021
The general recommendation for DHA during pregnancy is 200 mg per day on top of your current diet, which some estimate delivers about 100 mg DHA per day – for a total of 300 mg per day. While the American Academy Obstetricians & Gynecologists does not have an...
