by Jerry Kramer | Jun 15, 2020
We at OmegaQuant are aware that there people generally consider omega-3s to be good and omega-6 to be bad. However, we think this may be too simplistic, even if biologically omega-6s and 3s are pro- and anti-inflammatory, respectively. Still, we have seen research...
by Jerry Kramer | Jun 15, 2020
The Omega-3 Index is a very unique and complex test and any lab attempting to do it needs have serious expertise in the methodologies that are involved. There are 6 seemingly mundane steps that make all the difference in a final Omega-3 Index score. Any changes in...
by Jerry Kramer | Jun 15, 2020
The Omega-3 Index target range of 8-12% is important, but it doesn’t mean that anything below that is completely unhealthy, especially for those who might be at 6-7%. The research has shown that people in the 8-12% range tend to have better health outcomes in relation...
by Jerry Kramer | Jun 15, 2020
We talk a lot about low Omega-3 Index levels but we don’t talk about very high Omega-3 Index levels. First of all, having an Omega-3 index over 12% is very rare. About 3% of the individuals we’ve tested over the years had levels over 12%. We don’t have evidence that...
by Jerry Kramer | Jun 15, 2020
If fish is not part of your diet for whatever reason you can still get your Omega-3s EPA and DHA from algal supplements. It is much more effective in raising your Omega-3 Index as opposed to other plant sources like flax and chia, which contain a totally different...
