What does the Prenatal DHA Test measure?

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...

Why is the omega-3 DHA so important during pregnancy?

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...

Why is a 5% Omega-3 DHA Level Ideal?

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...

How can you raise your Omega-3 DHA level?

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...

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