Pages
- A Higher Omega-3 Index May Protect the Brain from Air Pollution, According to New Study Published in Neurology
- About Us
- Affiliate Creative
- Affiliate FAQs
- Affiliate Graphs
- Affiliate Login
- Affiliate Payouts
- Affiliate Referrals
- Affiliate Registration
- Affiliate Settings
- Affiliate Statistics
- Affiliate URL
- Affiliate Visits
- Affiliate Ways to Refer
- All Tests
- Authorized Resale Policy
- Brain Health
- Breastfeeding
- Clinical Nutrition Educator
- Courses
- Covid
- Dr. Bill Harris, OmegaQuant Founder, and President of the Fatty Acid Research Institute, Ranked Among Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide
- Dried Blood Spot Collection Kit
- Eye Health
- FAQ
- Healthcare Providers
- Heart Health
- Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Blood Sugar Test
- Home
- I am a Patient
- Laboratory Technician
- Learn More
- Longevity
- Mother’s Milk DHA Calculator
- Mother’s Milk DHA Test
- New Alzheimer’s Study Finds Using the Proper Dose of Omega-3 DHA is Key to Reaping Its Benefit
- New Study Shows Omega-3 DHA Levels Are Inversely Related to Lung Disease
- Nutrition Talks OnDemand
- Omega-3 Index Basic
- Omega-3 Index Calculator
- Omega-3 Index Complete
- Omega-3 Index for Pets
- Omega-3 Index Plus
- OmegaMatters Broadcasts
- OmegaMatters: Episode 1 – Arash Asher and Michael Meyers
- OmegaMatters: Episode 10 – Dr. Bill Sears
- OmegaMatters: Episode 11 – Michael Crawford
- OmegaMatters: Episode 12 Part 1 – Dr. Norm Salem
- OmegaMatters: Episode 12 Part 2 – Dr. Norm Salem
- OmegaMatters: Episode 13 – Dr. Jing Kang
- OmegaMatters: Episode 14 – Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian
- OmegaMatters: Episode 15 – Dr. Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 16 – Dr. Aleix Sala-Vila
- OmegaMatters: Episode 17 – Linda Cornish
- OmegaMatters: Episode 18 – Ellen Schutt
- OmegaMatters: Episode 19 – Drs. Bill Harris & Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 2 – Stephen Farrell, PhD, FACSM
- OmegaMatters: Episode 20 – Dr. Tom Brenna
- OmegaMatters: Episode 21 – Richard Bazinet
- OmegaMatters: Episode 22 – Dr. Robert Gibson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 23 – Dr. Martha Belury
- OmegaMatters: Episode 24 – Drs. Bill Harris & Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 25 – Drs. Bill Harris & Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 26 – Drs. Bill Harris & Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 27 – Jeff Heileson, PhD, RD, CSSD
- OmegaMatters: Episode 3 – Genes & Fish Oil
- OmegaMatters: Episode 4 – Nathan Tintle
- OmegaMatters: Episode 5 – James O’Keefe, MD
- OmegaMatters: Episode 6 – Nathan Tintle, PhD
- OmegaMatters: Episode 7 – Dr. Susan Carlson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 8 Part 1 – Dr. Jörn Dyerberg
- OmegaMatters: Episode 8 Part 2 – Dr. Jörn Dyerberg
- OmegaMatters: Episode 9 – Gonzalo Caceres
- OmegaQuant Applauds ISSFAL Statement About the Relationship Between Omega-3 Blood Levels and Preterm Birth Risk
- OmegaQuant Awarded Grant to Develop Test that Predicts Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes by Analyzing Fatty Acid Profiles
- OmegaQuant Launches HbA1c Test for People Looking to Manage & Monitor Their Blood Sugar Level
- OmegaQuant Launches Its Newest Nutritional Status Test — The Omega-3 Index for Pets
- OmegaQuant Launches New Test to Assess Vitamin B12 Status
- OmegaQuant Launches Vitamin D Test
- OmegaQuant Makes Inc. 5000 List for 2nd Year in a Row & Continues to Blaze a Trail in Personalized Nutrition
- OmegaQuant Measures the Omega-3 Index of NBA Basketball Players
- Omegaquant University
- Parasol Nutrition
- Patient Referral Program
- Pet Health
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal DHA Calculator
- Prenatal DHA Test
- Profile
- Promo Banner Testing
- Quality Assurance & Regulatory Specialist
- Registration
- Registration Success!
- Researchers
- Reset Password
- Study Shows Middle-Aged Adults with a Low Omega-3 Index Have Smaller Brains that Have Aged Faster
- Study Shows Those with a Higher Omega-3 Index are More Protected from Severe COVID Infection
- uMMA – B12 Status Test
- Vitamin D Calculator
- Vitamin D Map
- Vitamin D Test
- Work with Us – Brands
- Consultation
- OmegaQuant’s Omega-3 Tests Now Registered in the EU
- OmegaQuant Wins Award for the Prenatal DHA Initiative
- OmegaQuant Partners with Australia’s National Science Agency to Service the APAC Region
- OmegaQuant Launches the First Prenatal DHA Blood Test for Pregnant Women
- New Research Shows People with PAD Could Have an Omega-3 Deficiency
- Omega-3 Expert Supports New Research Showing that Omega-6 is Good for You
- New Research Proposes Target Omega-3 DHA Level for Pregnant Women
- More Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Supplementation Needed to Push the Omega-3 Index to 8%
- OmegaQuant’s Dr. Bill Harris Named 2020 ASN Fellow
- OmegaQuant Partners with Standard Process To Offer the Omega-3 Index Test to Healthcare Practitioners
- Sample Report for the Prenatal DHA Test
- RxO3i
- Omega 3 Index Campaign Thank You
- Omega 3 Index Partner Campaign
- OmegaQuant Makes Inc. 5000 List
- New Paper Creates Omega-3 Calculator For Researchers To Identify Proper EPA+DHA Doses in Studies
- OmegaQuant is the Official ‘Omega-3 Index Test Sponsor’ – Offering Free Testing at Vitafoods Asia 2019
- Test Your Omega-3 Level for Free at FNCE 2019 & Learn About the Latest Omega-3 Studies
- OmegaQuant Welcomes Omega-3 Blood Testing Statement from Major International Scientific Society
- Press Releases
- Media Coverage
- LC-MS Method Development Chemist
- Business Development Manager
- Careers
- Partner Toolkit
- DHA Supports Moms And Babies
- Are You Getting The Nutrients You Need?
- Improve Your Health
- Affiliate Terms & Conditions
- Become an affiliate
- Affiliate Area
- api
- Omega-3 Supplement Calculator
- New Year Resolution landing page v1
- Dr. Kristina Harris Jackson
- Dr. Brad Randall
- Dr. William S. Harris
- Shop
- For Healthcare Providers
- How It Works
- Report References
- Mother’s Milk DHA Calculator™
- Omega-3 Index Calculator™
- Disclaimer
- Sample Reports for Trans Fat Index
- Privacy Policy
- download
- Documents
- Trans Fat Index
- Kit Instructions for MM-DHA Test
- Sample Report for Mother’s Milk DHA Test
- Sample Report(s) for Omega-3 Index
- Login
- Sources of Omega-3s
- Sample Reports for Researchers
- Publications
- Research
- Contact
- Blog
Posts by category
- Category: B vitamins
- Category: Blood Pressure
- Does Fish Oil Prevent Blood Clots?
- What is the Normal Blood Sugar by Age?
- 5 Nutrition Concerns for Older Adults and How to Address Them
- How Does Vitamin D Affect Your Heart?
- Blood Sugar and Heart Health
- 5 Nutrients to Keep Your Heart Healthy
- Omega-3 and Football Players
- Why is CoQ10 Good for You?
- Can Blood Sugar Affect Mood?
- Are Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Related?
- New Research on Omega-3 Dosage & Blood Pressure
- New Research: Omega-3s and B vitamins – Better Together for the Heart
- Can Low Vitamin D Cause an Irregular Heartbeat?
- Top 5 Benefits of Fish Oil
- Can a Low Vitamin D Level Affect Blood Pressure?
- Best Plant Sources of Omega-3
- Vitamin D is Good for the Bones, but What About the Heart?
- Does Omega-3 Help Your Heart? February is a Good Time to Learn How!
- Great News About Fish Oil & Cholesterol Levels
- Successful Omega-3 Studies Continue to Generate New Findings
- AHA Issues New Advisory About Omega-3s & High Triglycerides
- Do Omega-3s Lower Cholesterol?
- The Study that Could Turn the Tide for Omega-3s EPA and DHA
- New Research Finds a Link Between the Omega-3 Index and Blood Pressure
- Category: Blood sugar
- Can Omega-3s Offer Heart Protection for Diabetics?
- Blood Sugar vs. Insulin
- Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome
- 7 Ways to Lower Blood Sugar – Naturally
- What is Ozempic and How Does it Impact Blood Sugar?
- Can Blood Sugar Cause Nausea?
- What’s Seasonal Affective Disorder?
- 7 Ways to Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar During Pregnancy
- Is Blood Sugar Higher During Pregnancy?
- How Does Blood Sugar Affect Vision?
- Does Blood Sugar Affect Weight Management?
- What Blood Sugar Level is Normal?
- How is Blood Sugar Tested?
- Category: Brain Health
- Does Lutein Support Brain Health?
- Omega-3 Index and Pediatric Depression
- Omega-3 and Head Impacts in Women’s Soccer
- Can You Take Fish Oil for Anxiety?
- Female Athletes and Omega-3s
- New Research: An Intriguing Link Between Omega-3 Intake and ALS Outcomes
- How do Omega-3s get into the Brain?
- How Omega-3 DHA Affects the Intelligence of Preterm Babies
- What is Personalized Nutrition?
- Omega-3 for Kids
- 12 Nutrition Trends for 2023
- Vitamin D Deficiency and Dementia
- Is Omega-3 Good for Teenagers?
- What is Intrinsic Factor and How is it Related to B12 Deficiency?
- How Omega-3s & B Vitamins Affect Cognitive Health
- What is Magnesium Good For?
- New Study Supports Physical Performance Benefits of Omega-3 and Vitamin D in Military Personnel
- New Research on DHA & Alzheimer’s
- New Research Shows Omega-3 Supplementation Improves Omega-3 Index in Track & Cross Country Athletes
- What Are B12 Injections? And Are They Safe?
- The ABC’s of B Vitamins
- Can Low Vitamin D Cause Neuropathy?
- 3 Sports Where Taking Omega-3s Might Add Benefit
- Are B Vitamins Good for the Brain?
- What Are Omega-9 Fatty Acids?
- Top 5 Blogs of 2021
- Can Omega-3 Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
- 5 Vitamins You Probably Need More Of
- What Types of Fish Contain Omega-3?
- Is There Such a Thing as Getting Too Much Vitamin D?
- Omega-3 and Brain Injury
- Is Vitamin D Deficiency Related to Depression?
- Can Omega-3 Improve Mental & Cognitive Health in Teens and Young Adults?
- What’s the Connection Between Omega-3 and Headache?
- Vitamin D Levels Around the World Are LOW
- Can Omega-3 Reduce Stress?
- To Detox or Not Detox? 3 Tips to Spring-Clean Your Body
- AHA’s Recent Scientific Statement Connects the Mind, Body and Heart
- Omega-3s Are Lifelong Nutrients
- Could Your Diet Be Clouding Your Thinking?
- 6 Ways to Recharge Your Brain for the New Year
- Most Popular Blogs of 2020
- How is the Omega-3 Index Connected to Depression?
- Vitamin D: Are You Getting Enough?
- Is There An Ideal Omega-3 Index for Children?
- Childhood Obesity Causes Problems for Life: Is There a Role for Omega-3s?
- 3 Ways Breastfeeding Moms Can Get More DHA for Their Babies
- Here’s What You Need to Know About Omega-3 While Breastfeeding
- Is Omega-3 Brain Food? Three New Studies Suggest the Answer is YES
- New Research on the Role Omega-3s Play in Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
- Athletic Organizations Find the Omega-3 Index Key to Raising Omega-3 Status
- New Research Offers Positive Outlook for Omega-3s & Bipolar Disorder
- New Research Shows Most Athletes Have a Low Omega-3 Index
- Can Omega-3s Improve Your Run?
- What Do Your Omega-3 Index Results Mean?
- Exploring the Relationship Between Omega-3 and Sleep
- More Good News for Omega-3s & Autism: The MARBLES Study
- New Meta-Analyses Shed Light on Brain Benefits of Omega-3s
- New Reviews Encourage More Seafood Consumption During Pregnancy & Childhood for Its Brain Benefits
- 5 Reasons to Cheer for Omega-3s at the American Heart Association Meeting This Week
- New Study Suggests Heart Patients Can Improve Brain Function with Omega-3s
- Omega-3 Dose Was Likely a Factor in Recent Anxiety & Depression Study Review
- How Gatorade is Using Omega-3 Testing to Up Its Game
- New Research Highlights Omega-3 as Top Mental Health Nutrients… and Not a Moment Too Soon
- New Study a Bummer for Depression and Omega-3s, and Here’s Why…
- American Children Are Not Eating Enough Seafood
- CBD & Omega-3: Perfect Together?
- Is Omega-6 Good for You?
- How to Deal with Pregnancy and Depression
- Can Omega-3s Help ADHD?
- This Is Your Brain On Omega-3s
- 5 Ways Pregnant Women Can Get More DHA in Their Diets
- 3 Ways DHA Supports Moms and Babies
- The Top 7 Omega-3 Blogs of 2018
- 5 Reasons to Take Omega-3s Before Your Next Workout
- 3 Ways Older Adults Can Train Their Brains as They Age
- How Omega-3s Might Help Break the Vicious Cycle of Anxiety
- How Can You Get Your Kids to Consume More Omega-3s? Let Us Count the Ways…
- 3 Important Back-to-School Nutrients for Kids
- 4 Things Vitamin D and Omega-3s Have in Common
- 5 Ways Omega-3s Support Brain Health in Kids
- Category: Children's health
- Category: Cognitive Health
- Category: CoQ10
- Category: EPA & DHA
- Can Omega-3s Support Lung Health?
- How to Tell if Fish Oil Capsules are Rancid
- Can Omega-3 Shrink Fibroids?
- Can You Get Omega-3 Without Fish Oil?
- New Research: Higher Omega-3 Index Offers Protection from Severe COVID
- Choline and DHA Uptake During Pregnancy
- New Study Shows a Higher Omega-3 Index Suggests Healthier Cells
- What Are Omega-3 Ethyl Esters?
- Omega-3 Index and Immune System Balance
- How do Omega-3 and Vitamin D Play a Role in Autoimmune Disease?
- Omega-3 and Sarcopenia
- What Are Omega-7 Fatty Acids?
- How to Choose the Best Omega-3 Supplement
- Omega-3 and COVID-19
- New Research Measures Omega-3 Index in NBA Basketball Players
- Pet Nutrition for Dogs: What Nutrients Could Your Dog Be Missing?
- 6 Questions New Moms Might Have About Postpartum Nutrition
- Answering 10 Questions Pregnant Women Have When it Comes to Nutrition
- 8 Tips for Revitalizing Your Diet
- 4 Ways to Calculate Your Nutritional Status
- What is Global Omega-3 Day?
- What Do Your Prenatal DHA Test Results Mean?
- 2020: It Wasn’t All Bad…
- New Research: How Omega-3 Dosage Impacts Heart Benefits
- Part 3 – Omega-3 Index Series: What Factors Influence the Omega-3 Index?
- Part 2 — Omega-3 Index Series: 3 Reasons to Measure Omega-3 Levels in Red Blood Cells
- Part 1 – Omega-3 Index Series: Discovering the Omega-3 Index
- New Evidence Shows Omega-3 DHA May Protect the Lungs
- DPA, SPMs and Other Cool Things About Omega-3s
- Omega-3s Hit the Mark – Again! – in Exercise Performance & Recovery
- Back Where It All Began – How the Greenland Eskimos Put Omega-3s on the Map
- Omega-3 and Sports: New Review Scores Benefits for Athletes
- What’s the Best Time to Take Your Fish Oil Supplement?
- Benefits Outweigh Risks of Eating Fish During Pregnancy, According to New Research
- How Do Omega-3s Impact Immune Function?
- Is There A Relationship between Omega 3 and COVID-19?
- Higher Omega-3 EPA Blood Levels More Important Than Lowering Triglycerides, According to REDUCE-IT Researchers
- Get the Facts on Omega-6, Trans Fats, Palmitic Acid and More
- Those in Early Stages of Atherosclerosis Have a Low Omega-3 Index
- More Is Not Always Better: The Strong Case for Personalizing Omega-3 DHA Intake for Pregnant Women
- The Societal Costs of Low Omega-3 Consumption
- A Higher Omega-3 Index Linked to Better Asthma Control
- JAMA Study Links Omega-3 Intake to Sperm Quality and Improved Reproductive Hormone Levels
- New Research Supports Establishing a Healthy Omega-3 DHA Level for Pregnant Women
- The Top 7 Blog Posts from 2019
- Top 5 Pivotal Events for Omega-3 Testing in 2019
- Can Omega-3 Help Eyes?
- New Meta-Analysis on Omega-3s & Heart Health Focuses on Dose
- Most Powerful Sources of Omega-3s
- Can You Calculate How Much Omega3 You Need Per Day?
- 11 Myths About Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements
- You Might Know More About Omega-3 and Pregnancy Than Your OB/GYN
- New Research Shows Another Way Omega-3s Help the Heart
- 6 Reasons to Assess Your Nutritional Status with an Omega-3 Index Test
- Getting Enough Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Food
- New Research Shows People with PAD Might Have an Omega-3 Deficiency
- You’re Pregnant! Now What?
- New Research Highlights Urgent Need for Omega-3s for Football Players
- Are You Getting Enough Omega-3s? New Research Says Probably Not…
- The Relationship Between Omega 3 and Inflammation
- How to Choose the Right Omega-3 Fats
- Are Omega-3s Right for You? It’s Personal…
- Category: Eye Health
- Category: HbA1c
- Category: Heart Health
- Vitamin D Deficiency and Mortality
- Exploring Vitamin K2 Deficiency Symptoms
- Finding Foods That Make You Rich in Vitamin D
- Genes & Fish Oil — What’s the REAL Story Behind the Headlines?
- Researchers Find an Association Between Fish Oil Supplements & Death from Heart Disease and Any Cause
- People Who Live in This Coastal Town Might Not Be Getting Enough Omega-3s
- Setting the Record Straight on Omega-3 Pharmaceuticals vs. Supplements
- Omega-3 Levels Are LOW Across America’s ‘Stroke Belt’
- From Blood Pressure to Pregnancy: US FDA Recognizes the Power of Omega-3s
- What If Your Doctor Knew More About Their Own Nutritional Status?
- Prenatal DHA Supplementation Could Have Long-Term Benefits for Your Baby’s Heart
- Do Omega-3s Thin the Blood?
- What the Headlines DON’T Tell You About the Latest Omega-3 Trial
- How Can Omega-3s Help Depression?
- What does a nutrient have to do to get some respect around here?
- Study Shows Omega-3 Levels Better Predictors of Death Risk than Serum Cholesterol
- RESEARCH UPDATE: Removing trans fats from food supply resulted in fewer cardiovascular-related hospital admissions
- Confirmation of Omega-3 Index Target Values from New Study in JAMA-Internal Medicine
- A Global View of Omega-3 Index Levels
- Congrats to Dr. Bill!
- The “Omega-3 Status” of Average Americans
- New OQ Feature: Omega-3 Calculators!
- Canada Measures their Omega-3 Index
- How do we move forward in omega-3 research when studies results are inconsistent?
- The Not-So-Mysterious Disappearance of Trans Fats
- Fall, football and … fish?
- The Omega-3 Index and Inflammation: Results from the Framingham Study
- Does having a low Omega-3 Index motivate women to eat more fish?
- Fish oil to stop smoking?
- New Study Confirms the Beneficial Role of Omega-6 Fatty Acids in Heart Disease
- Category: magnesium
- Category: Mental Health
- Can a High Omega-3 Level Add Years to Your Life? New Research Says Yes!
- Many People Believe They’re Deficient in Key Nutrients Like Vitamin D and Omega-3 — And They’re Probably Right
- Anxiety vs. Paranoia
- A Lower Omega-3 Index Increased the Risk of Having Cognitive Impairment
- DHA Deficit in Bipolar Disorder
- Omega-3s help boys both with and without ADHD pay better attention
- Could Increasing Your Omega-3 Index be the Next Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS?
- Two New Findings About Omega-3 and Brain Health
- Category: Mother's Milk DHA Testing
- Update on Omega-3 and Preterm Birth Recommendations
- Research Update: Increasing blood omega-3 levels in pregnant women reduces the child’s risk for asthma
- Fish during Pregnancy – Friend or Foe?
- Higher Milk DHA Linked to Better Test Scores in School
- Good news for fish-eating moms
- One Fish, Two Fish: Counting Your Omega-3s
- Category: News
- OQ Adds Another Tool Help You Optimize Your Omega-3 Status: The Omega-3 Supplement Calculator
- Shock and Awe… and Supplements
- Increasing Your Omega-3 Index: Part 2 – Supplements
- Increasing Your Omega-3 Index – Part 1: Foods
- Research Update: Omega-3 Index is related to a longer life… again!
- Increasing blood omega-3 levels helps relieve arthritis symptoms in older dogs
- New Research: RBC Fatty Acids Predict Development of Type 2 Diabetes in a Large Cohort Study
- Fish Oils Block Cancer Drugs? Really?
- OQ response to NYT Article: “Fish oil claims not supported by research”
- How to Pick Your Fish Oil Supplement
- Going to the dogs??
- VRN Veterinarian Recommended Nutriceuticals® launches the 1st omega-3 blood test of its kind exclusively for veterinarians
- On beyond the Abstract: Dr. William Harris responds to a meta-analysis about fatty acids and heart disease risk
- Olympics Post: Omega-3s can enhance muscle building
- The Snowflake Defense: Another post about research on heart disease and omega-3s
- Are you confused about omega-3s and heart disease?
- Do you suffer from dry eyes? Omega-3s may help
- Introducing OmegaQuant’s New Blood Test – the Trans Fat Index
- Higher omega-3 fatty acids in blood and from diet predict lower heart disease rates… AGAIN!
- FDA plans to make trans fats “illegal” in the US food supply
- Fish Oil May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
- Category: Omega-3 Index
- Can Supplements Help Dogs with Arthritis?
- Science Calls for Pregnant Women to Establish a Healthy Omega-3 DHA Level
- Omega-3 Blood Testing Is Gaining Traction with Experts
- The Growing Interest in Personalized Nutrition and Omega-3 Tests
- Taking the ‘Prenatal DHA Initiative’ to the Frontlines
- Did You Know the Omega-3 Index is a Covered Health Expense?
- People with More of These Nutrients in Their Blood Tend to Live Longer, Healthier Lives
- Where Do Omega-3s Come From and Why Should You Care?
- How a Simple Nutritional Solution Can Help Keep Your Baby from Arriving Too Early
- What is the Omega-3 Index?
- Blood fatty acid signature may predict ALS progression
- Increasing the Omega-3 Index helps a damaged heart recover
- Staring at a screen all day? Omega-3s may be able to help those dry eyes
- New research: Staying stronger for longer with omega-3s
- Fish Oil vs Krill Oil – A Pilot Study
- Higher blood omega-3 levels linked to larger brain volume
- Category: Omega-3s
- 5 Nutrients Vegans Might Be Missing
- Omega-3 and Sexual Function
- Can a B12 Deficiency Cause Hair Loss?
- Which Supplements Can Help a Dog’s Skin and Coat?
- 5 Must-Have Foods—and 4 to Avoid—That Will Make Your Skin Say Thank You
- The Long, Winding Road of Omega-3 Research: A Brief History According to Dr. Bill Harris
- Make Sure You Get Enough of These Nutrients During Pregnancy
- The Keto Diet Delivers Omega-3s
- Latest Research Strengthens Connection Between Omega-3s and Pregnancy
- Category: Personalized Nutrition
- Category: Pet Wellness
- Category: pregnancy
- Category: Prenatal DHA
- Category: Research
- Vitamin D and Digestion
- Vitamin D and Kidney Stones: Is There an Association?
- Vitamin D and Hair Loss
- 5 Women’s Health Concerns Impacted by Vitamin D
- Can B Vitamins Help You Sleep?
- 5 Benefits of Vitamin D You Might Not Know Much About
- OmegaQuant: The world’s only laboratory dedicated to fatty acid testing that is CLIA certified
- Category: Trans Fat Index
- Category: Uncategorized
- Category: Vitamin B12
- Category: Vitamin D
- Should You Take Vitamin D2 or D3?
- The 3 Best Ways to Boost Your Vitamin D Level
- Does Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Bruising?
- Vitamin D’s Role in Bone Health
- How to Choose the Best Vitamin D Supplement
- Can a Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Skin Problems?
- Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Memory Loss?
- Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Low White Blood Cell Count?
- How Does an Optimal Vitamin D Level Impact Cancer Risk?
- Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Weight Gain?
- Can Low Vitamin D Cause Fatigue?
- The Latest Research on Vitamin D and COVID-19
- Can Low Vitamin D Cause Stomach Problems?
- Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Leg Cramps
- Vitamin D Deficiency and Pregnancy
- Vegetable Sources of Vitamin D
- Fruit Sources of Vitamin D
- Category: women's health
Products
- "Outlive" by Peter Attia
- Course: Omega-3 Index – The Technical Details
- Gift Card
- Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Blood Sugar Test
- Methylmalonic Acid Test (uMMA) (A B12 Status Marker)
- Dried Blood Spot Collection Kit
- Omega-3 Index for Pets
- Mom & Baby DHA Bundle
- Prenatal DHA Test
- Vitamin D Test
- Breastfeeding + Pregnancy Bundle
- Breastfeeding Bundle (2 MMDHA Kits)
- MMDHA Kit
- Omega-3 Index Basic
- Omega-3 Index Plus
- Omega-3 Index Complete
Courses
Lessons
- Video Lesson: The Importance of Omega-3s for Pregnancy, Lactation & Fertility
- Video Lesson: Omega-3 Index – The Technical Details
- Video Lesson: The Omega-3 Index and Cardiovascular Disease
Quizzes
- Test Quiz
- The Omega-3 Index and Cardiovascular Disease Quiz
- The Importance of Omega-3s for Pregnancy, Lactation & Fertility Quiz
- Omega-3 Index – The Technical Details Quiz
Certificates
FAQ
- What is HbA1c?
- Where does blood sugar (glucose) come from?
- What happens when blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high?
- What happens when blood sugar (glucose) levels are too low?
- Do I need to fast for a HbA1c test?
- Why HbA1c vs. a fasting glucose test?
- Is the HbA1c Test NGSP-Certified?
- How often should you take an HbA1c test?
- Can HbA1c be too low?
- Who should get their HbA1c tested?
- I thought only diabetics needed to check their HbA1c. Is that true?
- I’m active, at a healthy weight, and exercise regularly. Do I need to check my HbA1c?
- I don’t eat a lot of desserts or sugary foods. Why should I bother checking my blood sugar?
- I’m on a low carb diet. Do I still need to test my HbA1c?
- Why is the uMMA result reported as mmol/mol creatinine?
- Are the uMMA test results reported in units or just ‘high’ or ‘low’?
- Why has my doctor never recommended a Vitamin B12 uMMA test?
- Does the urine sample need to be collected at a specific time?
- What does the Omega-3 Index for Pets measure?
- What is the target range for the Omega-3 Index for my pet?
- How much omega-3 does my pet need to reach optimal status?
- How often should I measure my pet’s omega-3 level?
- Who should administer the Omega-3 Index test for my pet?
- How can I raise my pet’s Omega-3 Index?
- What are the health benefits of raising my pet’s omega-3 level?
- What is the cost of the Omega-3 Index for Pets test?
- How quickly will my pet’s Omega-3 Index results be available?
- How can I apply to become an OmegaQuant Affiliate?
- How is this different from the OmegaQuant Patient Referral Program?
- How do I login to my Affiliate Account?
- Is there a cap on how much an Affiliate can earn?
- When do Affiliates get paid?
- How are Affiliates paid?
- How can I change my payment email?
- How much do Affiliates make from referrals?
- Can Affiliates offer discounts to referrals?
- Where do I find my Affiliate URL?
- How can you refer people to OmegaQuant.com?
- How do I know who has used my referral link to make a purchase?
- How can I view the metrics related to my Affiliate account?
- How can I refer people to specific sections of OmegaQuant.com?
- How can I market OmegaQuant’s tests?
- What does the Prenatal DHA Test measure?
- Why is the omega-3 DHA so important during pregnancy?
- Why is a 5% Omega-3 DHA Level Ideal?
- How can you raise your Omega-3 DHA level?
- How much omega-3 DHA should you get each day when you’re pregnant?
- What if my Prenatal DHA level is below 5%?
- If you don’t like fish, what other ways can you get omega-3 DHA in my diet?
- What does my Prenatal DHA report say?
- What are some tips for picking an Omega-3 DHA supplement?
- When should I re-test my omega-3 DHA level?
- Should I take omega-3 DHA during my last trimester?
- How does my omega-3 DHA intake affect my breast milk?
- Should I keep taking omega-3 DHA after I have my baby?
- Is there an omega-3 DHA option besides fish and fish oil?
- Who can I talk to about taking a Prenatal DHA Test?
- Will my Insurance cover an OmegaQuant test?
- Why do I need Vitamin D?
- What does OmegaQuant do with blood samples once analysis is completed?
- What does OmegaQuant do with your personal information?
- How do I get Vitamin D?
- How much Vitamin D do I need?
- What is an optimal Vitamin D level?
- When should I take a Vitamin D test?
- What is the cost of the Vitamin D test?
- If I am already getting plenty of sunshine and/or taking a Vitamin D supplement, do I even need to test?
- What is your Vitamin D blood test actually measuring?
- What is the difference between the Vitamin D “reference range” and “desirable range”?
- How quickly will my test results be available?
- Can I return an unused collection kit?
- Returns and Refunds
- Shipping
- What do my Omega-3 Index results mean?
- What dose should I be taking?
- How much omega-3 should I get from my diet?
- What does my AA/EPA level mean?
- What does my Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio mean?
- Are Omega-3s good and Omega-6s bad?
- How does the Omega-3 Index from OmegaQuant compare to other omega-3 tests (Quest/Lab Corp, etc)?
- What does it mean if my Omega-3 Index is below 8%?
- Can my Omega-3 Index be too high?
- If I am vegan or vegetarian, how can I get to an Omega-3 Index of 8%?
- What is palmitic acid and why do we measure it?
- Is my saturated fatty acid level related to the saturated fats in my diet?
- What is linoleic acid and why is my blood level of this fatty acid important?
- How is the Omega-3 Index different from other fatty acid profile tests?
- What is the cost of the test?
- If patients are taking omega-3 supplements, won’t their Omega-3 Index be above 8%?
- How can I know if I am getting enough omega-3?
- What is the target range for the Omega-3 Index?
- What can I do to correct my Omega-3 Index?
- How quickly will the results be available?
- Why don't the EPA and DHA values add up to the Omega-3 Index on my dried blood spot (DBS) report?
- What happened to the percentile ranks in the Complete Report?
- What is the purpose of the reference ranges in the Complete Report?
- Considering the emerging literature about docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), should it be included in the Omega-3 Index?
- Can I return an unused collection kit?
- Do you provide a desirable level for EPA and DHA separately?
- Why are omega-3s important for infants?
- Does it matter if I test my Mother's Milk DHA from fresh or frozen breast milk?
- Do I have to take my breast milk sample at a certain point during the feeding?
- When should I start measuring the DHA in my breast milk?
- How often should I measure the DHA in my breast milk?
- How much DHA should I have in my diet while I am breast feeding?
- If my baby was premature, will his/her DHA needs be different?
- What is the scientific evidence that DHA is important?
- The following facts about DHA are not controversial:
- What is the cost of the test?
- How is the Omega-3 Index different from other fatty acid profile tests?
- How do I collect a dried blood spot sample for testing?
- Do you follow Good Lab Procedures? Are your assays validated per FDA guidance?
- What kinds of samples do you analyze?
- How much sample do you need?
- How should samples be shipped?
- What analytes and what sample types would be best for my specific research question?
- How are results returned?
- Can OmegaQuant serve as a quality control laboratory and/or provide QC samples for other laboratories testing blood fatty acids?
- Does OmegaQuant offer scientific consultation in study design and interpretation of results in addition to laboratory analysis?
- What are trans fats?
- Why are trans fats in our foods?
- What foods are high in trans fats?
- Why are trans fats bad for my heart?
- What is being done to lower the trans fat content of foods in the US?
- How can you tell how much trans fat is in a particular food?
- What is the rationale for the Trans Fat Index cutpoints (low, intermediate, and high)?
Type
Module Width
Scope
Product categories
FAQ Types
Pages
- A Higher Omega-3 Index May Protect the Brain from Air Pollution, According to New Study Published in Neurology
- About Us
- Affiliate Creative
- Affiliate FAQs
- Affiliate Graphs
- Affiliate Login
- Affiliate Payouts
- Affiliate Referrals
- Affiliate Registration
- Affiliate Settings
- Affiliate Statistics
- Affiliate URL
- Affiliate Visits
- Affiliate Ways to Refer
- All Tests
- Authorized Resale Policy
- Brain Health
- Breastfeeding
- Clinical Nutrition Educator
- Courses
- Covid
- Dr. Bill Harris, OmegaQuant Founder, and President of the Fatty Acid Research Institute, Ranked Among Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide
- Dried Blood Spot Collection Kit
- Eye Health
- FAQ
- Healthcare Providers
- Heart Health
- Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Blood Sugar Test
- Home
- I am a Patient
- Laboratory Technician
- Learn More
- Longevity
- Mother’s Milk DHA Calculator
- Mother’s Milk DHA Test
- New Alzheimer’s Study Finds Using the Proper Dose of Omega-3 DHA is Key to Reaping Its Benefit
- New Study Shows Omega-3 DHA Levels Are Inversely Related to Lung Disease
- Nutrition Talks OnDemand
- Omega-3 Index Basic
- Omega-3 Index Calculator
- Omega-3 Index Complete
- Omega-3 Index for Pets
- Omega-3 Index Plus
- OmegaMatters Broadcasts
- OmegaMatters: Episode 1 – Arash Asher and Michael Meyers
- OmegaMatters: Episode 10 – Dr. Bill Sears
- OmegaMatters: Episode 11 – Michael Crawford
- OmegaMatters: Episode 12 Part 1 – Dr. Norm Salem
- OmegaMatters: Episode 12 Part 2 – Dr. Norm Salem
- OmegaMatters: Episode 13 – Dr. Jing Kang
- OmegaMatters: Episode 14 – Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian
- OmegaMatters: Episode 15 – Dr. Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 16 – Dr. Aleix Sala-Vila
- OmegaMatters: Episode 17 – Linda Cornish
- OmegaMatters: Episode 18 – Ellen Schutt
- OmegaMatters: Episode 19 – Drs. Bill Harris & Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 2 – Stephen Farrell, PhD, FACSM
- OmegaMatters: Episode 20 – Dr. Tom Brenna
- OmegaMatters: Episode 21 – Richard Bazinet
- OmegaMatters: Episode 22 – Dr. Robert Gibson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 23 – Dr. Martha Belury
- OmegaMatters: Episode 24 – Drs. Bill Harris & Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 25 – Drs. Bill Harris & Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 26 – Drs. Bill Harris & Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 27 – Jeff Heileson, PhD, RD, CSSD
- OmegaMatters: Episode 3 – Genes & Fish Oil
- OmegaMatters: Episode 4 – Nathan Tintle
- OmegaMatters: Episode 5 – James O’Keefe, MD
- OmegaMatters: Episode 6 – Nathan Tintle, PhD
- OmegaMatters: Episode 7 – Dr. Susan Carlson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 8 Part 1 – Dr. Jörn Dyerberg
- OmegaMatters: Episode 8 Part 2 – Dr. Jörn Dyerberg
- OmegaMatters: Episode 9 – Gonzalo Caceres
- OmegaQuant Applauds ISSFAL Statement About the Relationship Between Omega-3 Blood Levels and Preterm Birth Risk
- OmegaQuant Awarded Grant to Develop Test that Predicts Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes by Analyzing Fatty Acid Profiles
- OmegaQuant Launches HbA1c Test for People Looking to Manage & Monitor Their Blood Sugar Level
- OmegaQuant Launches Its Newest Nutritional Status Test — The Omega-3 Index for Pets
- OmegaQuant Launches New Test to Assess Vitamin B12 Status
- OmegaQuant Launches Vitamin D Test
- OmegaQuant Makes Inc. 5000 List for 2nd Year in a Row & Continues to Blaze a Trail in Personalized Nutrition
- OmegaQuant Measures the Omega-3 Index of NBA Basketball Players
- Omegaquant University
- Parasol Nutrition
- Patient Referral Program
- Pet Health
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal DHA Calculator
- Prenatal DHA Test
- Profile
- Promo Banner Testing
- Quality Assurance & Regulatory Specialist
- Registration
- Registration Success!
- Researchers
- Reset Password
- Study Shows Middle-Aged Adults with a Low Omega-3 Index Have Smaller Brains that Have Aged Faster
- Study Shows Those with a Higher Omega-3 Index are More Protected from Severe COVID Infection
- uMMA – B12 Status Test
- Vitamin D Calculator
- Vitamin D Map
- Vitamin D Test
- Work with Us – Brands
- Consultation
- OmegaQuant’s Omega-3 Tests Now Registered in the EU
- OmegaQuant Wins Award for the Prenatal DHA Initiative
- OmegaQuant Partners with Australia’s National Science Agency to Service the APAC Region
- OmegaQuant Launches the First Prenatal DHA Blood Test for Pregnant Women
- New Research Shows People with PAD Could Have an Omega-3 Deficiency
- Omega-3 Expert Supports New Research Showing that Omega-6 is Good for You
- New Research Proposes Target Omega-3 DHA Level for Pregnant Women
- More Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Supplementation Needed to Push the Omega-3 Index to 8%
- OmegaQuant’s Dr. Bill Harris Named 2020 ASN Fellow
- OmegaQuant Partners with Standard Process To Offer the Omega-3 Index Test to Healthcare Practitioners
- Sample Report for the Prenatal DHA Test
- RxO3i
- Omega 3 Index Campaign Thank You
- Omega 3 Index Partner Campaign
- OmegaQuant Makes Inc. 5000 List
- New Paper Creates Omega-3 Calculator For Researchers To Identify Proper EPA+DHA Doses in Studies
- OmegaQuant is the Official ‘Omega-3 Index Test Sponsor’ – Offering Free Testing at Vitafoods Asia 2019
- Test Your Omega-3 Level for Free at FNCE 2019 & Learn About the Latest Omega-3 Studies
- OmegaQuant Welcomes Omega-3 Blood Testing Statement from Major International Scientific Society
- Press Releases
- Media Coverage
- LC-MS Method Development Chemist
- Business Development Manager
- Careers
- Partner Toolkit
- DHA Supports Moms And Babies
- Are You Getting The Nutrients You Need?
- Improve Your Health
- Affiliate Terms & Conditions
- Become an affiliate
- Affiliate Area
- api
- Omega-3 Supplement Calculator
- New Year Resolution landing page v1
- Dr. Kristina Harris Jackson
- Dr. Brad Randall
- Dr. William S. Harris
- Shop
- For Healthcare Providers
- How It Works
- Report References
- Mother’s Milk DHA Calculator™
- Omega-3 Index Calculator™
- Disclaimer
- Sample Reports for Trans Fat Index
- Privacy Policy
- download
- Documents
- Trans Fat Index
- Kit Instructions for MM-DHA Test
- Sample Report for Mother’s Milk DHA Test
- Sample Report(s) for Omega-3 Index
- Login
- Sources of Omega-3s
- Sample Reports for Researchers
- Publications
- Research
- Contact
- Blog
Posts by category
- Category: B vitamins
- Category: Blood Pressure
- Does Fish Oil Prevent Blood Clots?
- What is the Normal Blood Sugar by Age?
- 5 Nutrition Concerns for Older Adults and How to Address Them
- How Does Vitamin D Affect Your Heart?
- Blood Sugar and Heart Health
- 5 Nutrients to Keep Your Heart Healthy
- Omega-3 and Football Players
- Why is CoQ10 Good for You?
- Can Blood Sugar Affect Mood?
- Are Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Related?
- New Research on Omega-3 Dosage & Blood Pressure
- New Research: Omega-3s and B vitamins – Better Together for the Heart
- Can Low Vitamin D Cause an Irregular Heartbeat?
- Top 5 Benefits of Fish Oil
- Can a Low Vitamin D Level Affect Blood Pressure?
- Best Plant Sources of Omega-3
- Vitamin D is Good for the Bones, but What About the Heart?
- Does Omega-3 Help Your Heart? February is a Good Time to Learn How!
- Great News About Fish Oil & Cholesterol Levels
- Successful Omega-3 Studies Continue to Generate New Findings
- AHA Issues New Advisory About Omega-3s & High Triglycerides
- Do Omega-3s Lower Cholesterol?
- The Study that Could Turn the Tide for Omega-3s EPA and DHA
- New Research Finds a Link Between the Omega-3 Index and Blood Pressure
- Category: Blood sugar
- Can Omega-3s Offer Heart Protection for Diabetics?
- Blood Sugar vs. Insulin
- Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome
- 7 Ways to Lower Blood Sugar – Naturally
- What is Ozempic and How Does it Impact Blood Sugar?
- Can Blood Sugar Cause Nausea?
- What’s Seasonal Affective Disorder?
- 7 Ways to Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar During Pregnancy
- Is Blood Sugar Higher During Pregnancy?
- How Does Blood Sugar Affect Vision?
- Does Blood Sugar Affect Weight Management?
- What Blood Sugar Level is Normal?
- How is Blood Sugar Tested?
- Category: Brain Health
- Does Lutein Support Brain Health?
- Omega-3 Index and Pediatric Depression
- Omega-3 and Head Impacts in Women’s Soccer
- Can You Take Fish Oil for Anxiety?
- Female Athletes and Omega-3s
- New Research: An Intriguing Link Between Omega-3 Intake and ALS Outcomes
- How do Omega-3s get into the Brain?
- How Omega-3 DHA Affects the Intelligence of Preterm Babies
- What is Personalized Nutrition?
- Omega-3 for Kids
- 12 Nutrition Trends for 2023
- Vitamin D Deficiency and Dementia
- Is Omega-3 Good for Teenagers?
- What is Intrinsic Factor and How is it Related to B12 Deficiency?
- How Omega-3s & B Vitamins Affect Cognitive Health
- What is Magnesium Good For?
- New Study Supports Physical Performance Benefits of Omega-3 and Vitamin D in Military Personnel
- New Research on DHA & Alzheimer’s
- New Research Shows Omega-3 Supplementation Improves Omega-3 Index in Track & Cross Country Athletes
- What Are B12 Injections? And Are They Safe?
- The ABC’s of B Vitamins
- Can Low Vitamin D Cause Neuropathy?
- 3 Sports Where Taking Omega-3s Might Add Benefit
- Are B Vitamins Good for the Brain?
- What Are Omega-9 Fatty Acids?
- Top 5 Blogs of 2021
- Can Omega-3 Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
- 5 Vitamins You Probably Need More Of
- What Types of Fish Contain Omega-3?
- Is There Such a Thing as Getting Too Much Vitamin D?
- Omega-3 and Brain Injury
- Is Vitamin D Deficiency Related to Depression?
- Can Omega-3 Improve Mental & Cognitive Health in Teens and Young Adults?
- What’s the Connection Between Omega-3 and Headache?
- Vitamin D Levels Around the World Are LOW
- Can Omega-3 Reduce Stress?
- To Detox or Not Detox? 3 Tips to Spring-Clean Your Body
- AHA’s Recent Scientific Statement Connects the Mind, Body and Heart
- Omega-3s Are Lifelong Nutrients
- Could Your Diet Be Clouding Your Thinking?
- 6 Ways to Recharge Your Brain for the New Year
- Most Popular Blogs of 2020
- How is the Omega-3 Index Connected to Depression?
- Vitamin D: Are You Getting Enough?
- Is There An Ideal Omega-3 Index for Children?
- Childhood Obesity Causes Problems for Life: Is There a Role for Omega-3s?
- 3 Ways Breastfeeding Moms Can Get More DHA for Their Babies
- Here’s What You Need to Know About Omega-3 While Breastfeeding
- Is Omega-3 Brain Food? Three New Studies Suggest the Answer is YES
- New Research on the Role Omega-3s Play in Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
- Athletic Organizations Find the Omega-3 Index Key to Raising Omega-3 Status
- New Research Offers Positive Outlook for Omega-3s & Bipolar Disorder
- New Research Shows Most Athletes Have a Low Omega-3 Index
- Can Omega-3s Improve Your Run?
- What Do Your Omega-3 Index Results Mean?
- Exploring the Relationship Between Omega-3 and Sleep
- More Good News for Omega-3s & Autism: The MARBLES Study
- New Meta-Analyses Shed Light on Brain Benefits of Omega-3s
- New Reviews Encourage More Seafood Consumption During Pregnancy & Childhood for Its Brain Benefits
- 5 Reasons to Cheer for Omega-3s at the American Heart Association Meeting This Week
- New Study Suggests Heart Patients Can Improve Brain Function with Omega-3s
- Omega-3 Dose Was Likely a Factor in Recent Anxiety & Depression Study Review
- How Gatorade is Using Omega-3 Testing to Up Its Game
- New Research Highlights Omega-3 as Top Mental Health Nutrients… and Not a Moment Too Soon
- New Study a Bummer for Depression and Omega-3s, and Here’s Why…
- American Children Are Not Eating Enough Seafood
- CBD & Omega-3: Perfect Together?
- Is Omega-6 Good for You?
- How to Deal with Pregnancy and Depression
- Can Omega-3s Help ADHD?
- This Is Your Brain On Omega-3s
- 5 Ways Pregnant Women Can Get More DHA in Their Diets
- 3 Ways DHA Supports Moms and Babies
- The Top 7 Omega-3 Blogs of 2018
- 5 Reasons to Take Omega-3s Before Your Next Workout
- 3 Ways Older Adults Can Train Their Brains as They Age
- How Omega-3s Might Help Break the Vicious Cycle of Anxiety
- How Can You Get Your Kids to Consume More Omega-3s? Let Us Count the Ways…
- 3 Important Back-to-School Nutrients for Kids
- 4 Things Vitamin D and Omega-3s Have in Common
- 5 Ways Omega-3s Support Brain Health in Kids
- Category: Children's health
- Category: Cognitive Health
- Category: CoQ10
- Category: EPA & DHA
- Can Omega-3s Support Lung Health?
- How to Tell if Fish Oil Capsules are Rancid
- Can Omega-3 Shrink Fibroids?
- Can You Get Omega-3 Without Fish Oil?
- New Research: Higher Omega-3 Index Offers Protection from Severe COVID
- Choline and DHA Uptake During Pregnancy
- New Study Shows a Higher Omega-3 Index Suggests Healthier Cells
- What Are Omega-3 Ethyl Esters?
- Omega-3 Index and Immune System Balance
- How do Omega-3 and Vitamin D Play a Role in Autoimmune Disease?
- Omega-3 and Sarcopenia
- What Are Omega-7 Fatty Acids?
- How to Choose the Best Omega-3 Supplement
- Omega-3 and COVID-19
- New Research Measures Omega-3 Index in NBA Basketball Players
- Pet Nutrition for Dogs: What Nutrients Could Your Dog Be Missing?
- 6 Questions New Moms Might Have About Postpartum Nutrition
- Answering 10 Questions Pregnant Women Have When it Comes to Nutrition
- 8 Tips for Revitalizing Your Diet
- 4 Ways to Calculate Your Nutritional Status
- What is Global Omega-3 Day?
- What Do Your Prenatal DHA Test Results Mean?
- 2020: It Wasn’t All Bad…
- New Research: How Omega-3 Dosage Impacts Heart Benefits
- Part 3 – Omega-3 Index Series: What Factors Influence the Omega-3 Index?
- Part 2 — Omega-3 Index Series: 3 Reasons to Measure Omega-3 Levels in Red Blood Cells
- Part 1 – Omega-3 Index Series: Discovering the Omega-3 Index
- New Evidence Shows Omega-3 DHA May Protect the Lungs
- DPA, SPMs and Other Cool Things About Omega-3s
- Omega-3s Hit the Mark – Again! – in Exercise Performance & Recovery
- Back Where It All Began – How the Greenland Eskimos Put Omega-3s on the Map
- Omega-3 and Sports: New Review Scores Benefits for Athletes
- What’s the Best Time to Take Your Fish Oil Supplement?
- Benefits Outweigh Risks of Eating Fish During Pregnancy, According to New Research
- How Do Omega-3s Impact Immune Function?
- Is There A Relationship between Omega 3 and COVID-19?
- Higher Omega-3 EPA Blood Levels More Important Than Lowering Triglycerides, According to REDUCE-IT Researchers
- Get the Facts on Omega-6, Trans Fats, Palmitic Acid and More
- Those in Early Stages of Atherosclerosis Have a Low Omega-3 Index
- More Is Not Always Better: The Strong Case for Personalizing Omega-3 DHA Intake for Pregnant Women
- The Societal Costs of Low Omega-3 Consumption
- A Higher Omega-3 Index Linked to Better Asthma Control
- JAMA Study Links Omega-3 Intake to Sperm Quality and Improved Reproductive Hormone Levels
- New Research Supports Establishing a Healthy Omega-3 DHA Level for Pregnant Women
- The Top 7 Blog Posts from 2019
- Top 5 Pivotal Events for Omega-3 Testing in 2019
- Can Omega-3 Help Eyes?
- New Meta-Analysis on Omega-3s & Heart Health Focuses on Dose
- Most Powerful Sources of Omega-3s
- Can You Calculate How Much Omega3 You Need Per Day?
- 11 Myths About Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements
- You Might Know More About Omega-3 and Pregnancy Than Your OB/GYN
- New Research Shows Another Way Omega-3s Help the Heart
- 6 Reasons to Assess Your Nutritional Status with an Omega-3 Index Test
- Getting Enough Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Food
- New Research Shows People with PAD Might Have an Omega-3 Deficiency
- You’re Pregnant! Now What?
- New Research Highlights Urgent Need for Omega-3s for Football Players
- Are You Getting Enough Omega-3s? New Research Says Probably Not…
- The Relationship Between Omega 3 and Inflammation
- How to Choose the Right Omega-3 Fats
- Are Omega-3s Right for You? It’s Personal…
- Category: Eye Health
- Category: HbA1c
- Category: Heart Health
- Vitamin D Deficiency and Mortality
- Exploring Vitamin K2 Deficiency Symptoms
- Finding Foods That Make You Rich in Vitamin D
- Genes & Fish Oil — What’s the REAL Story Behind the Headlines?
- Researchers Find an Association Between Fish Oil Supplements & Death from Heart Disease and Any Cause
- People Who Live in This Coastal Town Might Not Be Getting Enough Omega-3s
- Setting the Record Straight on Omega-3 Pharmaceuticals vs. Supplements
- Omega-3 Levels Are LOW Across America’s ‘Stroke Belt’
- From Blood Pressure to Pregnancy: US FDA Recognizes the Power of Omega-3s
- What If Your Doctor Knew More About Their Own Nutritional Status?
- Prenatal DHA Supplementation Could Have Long-Term Benefits for Your Baby’s Heart
- Do Omega-3s Thin the Blood?
- What the Headlines DON’T Tell You About the Latest Omega-3 Trial
- How Can Omega-3s Help Depression?
- What does a nutrient have to do to get some respect around here?
- Study Shows Omega-3 Levels Better Predictors of Death Risk than Serum Cholesterol
- RESEARCH UPDATE: Removing trans fats from food supply resulted in fewer cardiovascular-related hospital admissions
- Confirmation of Omega-3 Index Target Values from New Study in JAMA-Internal Medicine
- A Global View of Omega-3 Index Levels
- Congrats to Dr. Bill!
- The “Omega-3 Status” of Average Americans
- New OQ Feature: Omega-3 Calculators!
- Canada Measures their Omega-3 Index
- How do we move forward in omega-3 research when studies results are inconsistent?
- The Not-So-Mysterious Disappearance of Trans Fats
- Fall, football and … fish?
- The Omega-3 Index and Inflammation: Results from the Framingham Study
- Does having a low Omega-3 Index motivate women to eat more fish?
- Fish oil to stop smoking?
- New Study Confirms the Beneficial Role of Omega-6 Fatty Acids in Heart Disease
- Category: magnesium
- Category: Mental Health
- Can a High Omega-3 Level Add Years to Your Life? New Research Says Yes!
- Many People Believe They’re Deficient in Key Nutrients Like Vitamin D and Omega-3 — And They’re Probably Right
- Anxiety vs. Paranoia
- A Lower Omega-3 Index Increased the Risk of Having Cognitive Impairment
- DHA Deficit in Bipolar Disorder
- Omega-3s help boys both with and without ADHD pay better attention
- Could Increasing Your Omega-3 Index be the Next Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS?
- Two New Findings About Omega-3 and Brain Health
- Category: Mother's Milk DHA Testing
- Update on Omega-3 and Preterm Birth Recommendations
- Research Update: Increasing blood omega-3 levels in pregnant women reduces the child’s risk for asthma
- Fish during Pregnancy – Friend or Foe?
- Higher Milk DHA Linked to Better Test Scores in School
- Good news for fish-eating moms
- One Fish, Two Fish: Counting Your Omega-3s
- Category: News
- OQ Adds Another Tool Help You Optimize Your Omega-3 Status: The Omega-3 Supplement Calculator
- Shock and Awe… and Supplements
- Increasing Your Omega-3 Index: Part 2 – Supplements
- Increasing Your Omega-3 Index – Part 1: Foods
- Research Update: Omega-3 Index is related to a longer life… again!
- Increasing blood omega-3 levels helps relieve arthritis symptoms in older dogs
- New Research: RBC Fatty Acids Predict Development of Type 2 Diabetes in a Large Cohort Study
- Fish Oils Block Cancer Drugs? Really?
- OQ response to NYT Article: “Fish oil claims not supported by research”
- How to Pick Your Fish Oil Supplement
- Going to the dogs??
- VRN Veterinarian Recommended Nutriceuticals® launches the 1st omega-3 blood test of its kind exclusively for veterinarians
- On beyond the Abstract: Dr. William Harris responds to a meta-analysis about fatty acids and heart disease risk
- Olympics Post: Omega-3s can enhance muscle building
- The Snowflake Defense: Another post about research on heart disease and omega-3s
- Are you confused about omega-3s and heart disease?
- Do you suffer from dry eyes? Omega-3s may help
- Introducing OmegaQuant’s New Blood Test – the Trans Fat Index
- Higher omega-3 fatty acids in blood and from diet predict lower heart disease rates… AGAIN!
- FDA plans to make trans fats “illegal” in the US food supply
- Fish Oil May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
- Category: Omega-3 Index
- Can Supplements Help Dogs with Arthritis?
- Science Calls for Pregnant Women to Establish a Healthy Omega-3 DHA Level
- Omega-3 Blood Testing Is Gaining Traction with Experts
- The Growing Interest in Personalized Nutrition and Omega-3 Tests
- Taking the ‘Prenatal DHA Initiative’ to the Frontlines
- Did You Know the Omega-3 Index is a Covered Health Expense?
- People with More of These Nutrients in Their Blood Tend to Live Longer, Healthier Lives
- Where Do Omega-3s Come From and Why Should You Care?
- How a Simple Nutritional Solution Can Help Keep Your Baby from Arriving Too Early
- What is the Omega-3 Index?
- Blood fatty acid signature may predict ALS progression
- Increasing the Omega-3 Index helps a damaged heart recover
- Staring at a screen all day? Omega-3s may be able to help those dry eyes
- New research: Staying stronger for longer with omega-3s
- Fish Oil vs Krill Oil – A Pilot Study
- Higher blood omega-3 levels linked to larger brain volume
- Category: Omega-3s
- 5 Nutrients Vegans Might Be Missing
- Omega-3 and Sexual Function
- Can a B12 Deficiency Cause Hair Loss?
- Which Supplements Can Help a Dog’s Skin and Coat?
- 5 Must-Have Foods—and 4 to Avoid—That Will Make Your Skin Say Thank You
- The Long, Winding Road of Omega-3 Research: A Brief History According to Dr. Bill Harris
- Make Sure You Get Enough of These Nutrients During Pregnancy
- The Keto Diet Delivers Omega-3s
- Latest Research Strengthens Connection Between Omega-3s and Pregnancy
- Category: Personalized Nutrition
- Category: Pet Wellness
- Category: pregnancy
- Category: Prenatal DHA
- Category: Research
- Vitamin D and Digestion
- Vitamin D and Kidney Stones: Is There an Association?
- Vitamin D and Hair Loss
- 5 Women’s Health Concerns Impacted by Vitamin D
- Can B Vitamins Help You Sleep?
- 5 Benefits of Vitamin D You Might Not Know Much About
- OmegaQuant: The world’s only laboratory dedicated to fatty acid testing that is CLIA certified
- Category: Trans Fat Index
- Category: Uncategorized
- Category: Vitamin B12
- Category: Vitamin D
- Should You Take Vitamin D2 or D3?
- The 3 Best Ways to Boost Your Vitamin D Level
- Does Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Bruising?
- Vitamin D’s Role in Bone Health
- How to Choose the Best Vitamin D Supplement
- Can a Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Skin Problems?
- Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Memory Loss?
- Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Low White Blood Cell Count?
- How Does an Optimal Vitamin D Level Impact Cancer Risk?
- Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Weight Gain?
- Can Low Vitamin D Cause Fatigue?
- The Latest Research on Vitamin D and COVID-19
- Can Low Vitamin D Cause Stomach Problems?
- Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Leg Cramps
- Vitamin D Deficiency and Pregnancy
- Vegetable Sources of Vitamin D
- Fruit Sources of Vitamin D
- Category: women's health
Products
- "Outlive" by Peter Attia
- Course: Omega-3 Index – The Technical Details
- Gift Card
- Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Blood Sugar Test
- Methylmalonic Acid Test (uMMA) (A B12 Status Marker)
- Dried Blood Spot Collection Kit
- Omega-3 Index for Pets
- Mom & Baby DHA Bundle
- Prenatal DHA Test
- Vitamin D Test
- Breastfeeding + Pregnancy Bundle
- Breastfeeding Bundle (2 MMDHA Kits)
- MMDHA Kit
- Omega-3 Index Basic
- Omega-3 Index Plus
- Omega-3 Index Complete
Courses
Lessons
- Video Lesson: The Importance of Omega-3s for Pregnancy, Lactation & Fertility
- Video Lesson: Omega-3 Index – The Technical Details
- Video Lesson: The Omega-3 Index and Cardiovascular Disease
Quizzes
- Test Quiz
- The Omega-3 Index and Cardiovascular Disease Quiz
- The Importance of Omega-3s for Pregnancy, Lactation & Fertility Quiz
- Omega-3 Index – The Technical Details Quiz
Certificates
FAQ
- What is HbA1c?
- Where does blood sugar (glucose) come from?
- What happens when blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high?
- What happens when blood sugar (glucose) levels are too low?
- Do I need to fast for a HbA1c test?
- Why HbA1c vs. a fasting glucose test?
- Is the HbA1c Test NGSP-Certified?
- How often should you take an HbA1c test?
- Can HbA1c be too low?
- Who should get their HbA1c tested?
- I thought only diabetics needed to check their HbA1c. Is that true?
- I’m active, at a healthy weight, and exercise regularly. Do I need to check my HbA1c?
- I don’t eat a lot of desserts or sugary foods. Why should I bother checking my blood sugar?
- I’m on a low carb diet. Do I still need to test my HbA1c?
- Why is the uMMA result reported as mmol/mol creatinine?
- Are the uMMA test results reported in units or just ‘high’ or ‘low’?
- Why has my doctor never recommended a Vitamin B12 uMMA test?
- Does the urine sample need to be collected at a specific time?
- What does the Omega-3 Index for Pets measure?
- What is the target range for the Omega-3 Index for my pet?
- How much omega-3 does my pet need to reach optimal status?
- How often should I measure my pet’s omega-3 level?
- Who should administer the Omega-3 Index test for my pet?
- How can I raise my pet’s Omega-3 Index?
- What are the health benefits of raising my pet’s omega-3 level?
- What is the cost of the Omega-3 Index for Pets test?
- How quickly will my pet’s Omega-3 Index results be available?
- How can I apply to become an OmegaQuant Affiliate?
- How is this different from the OmegaQuant Patient Referral Program?
- How do I login to my Affiliate Account?
- Is there a cap on how much an Affiliate can earn?
- When do Affiliates get paid?
- How are Affiliates paid?
- How can I change my payment email?
- How much do Affiliates make from referrals?
- Can Affiliates offer discounts to referrals?
- Where do I find my Affiliate URL?
- How can you refer people to OmegaQuant.com?
- How do I know who has used my referral link to make a purchase?
- How can I view the metrics related to my Affiliate account?
- How can I refer people to specific sections of OmegaQuant.com?
- How can I market OmegaQuant’s tests?
- What does the Prenatal DHA Test measure?
- Why is the omega-3 DHA so important during pregnancy?
- Why is a 5% Omega-3 DHA Level Ideal?
- How can you raise your Omega-3 DHA level?
- How much omega-3 DHA should you get each day when you’re pregnant?
- What if my Prenatal DHA level is below 5%?
- If you don’t like fish, what other ways can you get omega-3 DHA in my diet?
- What does my Prenatal DHA report say?
- What are some tips for picking an Omega-3 DHA supplement?
- When should I re-test my omega-3 DHA level?
- Should I take omega-3 DHA during my last trimester?
- How does my omega-3 DHA intake affect my breast milk?
- Should I keep taking omega-3 DHA after I have my baby?
- Is there an omega-3 DHA option besides fish and fish oil?
- Who can I talk to about taking a Prenatal DHA Test?
- Will my Insurance cover an OmegaQuant test?
- Why do I need Vitamin D?
- What does OmegaQuant do with blood samples once analysis is completed?
- What does OmegaQuant do with your personal information?
- How do I get Vitamin D?
- How much Vitamin D do I need?
- What is an optimal Vitamin D level?
- When should I take a Vitamin D test?
- What is the cost of the Vitamin D test?
- If I am already getting plenty of sunshine and/or taking a Vitamin D supplement, do I even need to test?
- What is your Vitamin D blood test actually measuring?
- What is the difference between the Vitamin D “reference range” and “desirable range”?
- How quickly will my test results be available?
- Can I return an unused collection kit?
- Returns and Refunds
- Shipping
- What do my Omega-3 Index results mean?
- What dose should I be taking?
- How much omega-3 should I get from my diet?
- What does my AA/EPA level mean?
- What does my Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio mean?
- Are Omega-3s good and Omega-6s bad?
- How does the Omega-3 Index from OmegaQuant compare to other omega-3 tests (Quest/Lab Corp, etc)?
- What does it mean if my Omega-3 Index is below 8%?
- Can my Omega-3 Index be too high?
- If I am vegan or vegetarian, how can I get to an Omega-3 Index of 8%?
- What is palmitic acid and why do we measure it?
- Is my saturated fatty acid level related to the saturated fats in my diet?
- What is linoleic acid and why is my blood level of this fatty acid important?
- How is the Omega-3 Index different from other fatty acid profile tests?
- What is the cost of the test?
- If patients are taking omega-3 supplements, won’t their Omega-3 Index be above 8%?
- How can I know if I am getting enough omega-3?
- What is the target range for the Omega-3 Index?
- What can I do to correct my Omega-3 Index?
- How quickly will the results be available?
- Why don't the EPA and DHA values add up to the Omega-3 Index on my dried blood spot (DBS) report?
- What happened to the percentile ranks in the Complete Report?
- What is the purpose of the reference ranges in the Complete Report?
- Considering the emerging literature about docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), should it be included in the Omega-3 Index?
- Can I return an unused collection kit?
- Do you provide a desirable level for EPA and DHA separately?
- Why are omega-3s important for infants?
- Does it matter if I test my Mother's Milk DHA from fresh or frozen breast milk?
- Do I have to take my breast milk sample at a certain point during the feeding?
- When should I start measuring the DHA in my breast milk?
- How often should I measure the DHA in my breast milk?
- How much DHA should I have in my diet while I am breast feeding?
- If my baby was premature, will his/her DHA needs be different?
- What is the scientific evidence that DHA is important?
- The following facts about DHA are not controversial:
- What is the cost of the test?
- How is the Omega-3 Index different from other fatty acid profile tests?
- How do I collect a dried blood spot sample for testing?
- Do you follow Good Lab Procedures? Are your assays validated per FDA guidance?
- What kinds of samples do you analyze?
- How much sample do you need?
- How should samples be shipped?
- What analytes and what sample types would be best for my specific research question?
- How are results returned?
- Can OmegaQuant serve as a quality control laboratory and/or provide QC samples for other laboratories testing blood fatty acids?
- Does OmegaQuant offer scientific consultation in study design and interpretation of results in addition to laboratory analysis?
- What are trans fats?
- Why are trans fats in our foods?
- What foods are high in trans fats?
- Why are trans fats bad for my heart?
- What is being done to lower the trans fat content of foods in the US?
- How can you tell how much trans fat is in a particular food?
- What is the rationale for the Trans Fat Index cutpoints (low, intermediate, and high)?
Type
Module Width
Scope
Product categories
FAQ Types
Pages
- A Higher Omega-3 Index May Protect the Brain from Air Pollution, According to New Study Published in Neurology
- About Us
- Affiliate Creative
- Affiliate FAQs
- Affiliate Graphs
- Affiliate Login
- Affiliate Payouts
- Affiliate Referrals
- Affiliate Registration
- Affiliate Settings
- Affiliate Statistics
- Affiliate URL
- Affiliate Visits
- Affiliate Ways to Refer
- All Tests
- Authorized Resale Policy
- Brain Health
- Breastfeeding
- Clinical Nutrition Educator
- Courses
- Covid
- Dr. Bill Harris, OmegaQuant Founder, and President of the Fatty Acid Research Institute, Ranked Among Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide
- Dried Blood Spot Collection Kit
- Eye Health
- FAQ
- Healthcare Providers
- Heart Health
- Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Blood Sugar Test
- Home
- I am a Patient
- Laboratory Technician
- Learn More
- Longevity
- Mother’s Milk DHA Calculator
- Mother’s Milk DHA Test
- New Alzheimer’s Study Finds Using the Proper Dose of Omega-3 DHA is Key to Reaping Its Benefit
- New Study Shows Omega-3 DHA Levels Are Inversely Related to Lung Disease
- Nutrition Talks OnDemand
- Omega-3 Index Basic
- Omega-3 Index Calculator
- Omega-3 Index Complete
- Omega-3 Index for Pets
- Omega-3 Index Plus
- OmegaMatters Broadcasts
- OmegaMatters: Episode 1 – Arash Asher and Michael Meyers
- OmegaMatters: Episode 10 – Dr. Bill Sears
- OmegaMatters: Episode 11 – Michael Crawford
- OmegaMatters: Episode 12 Part 1 – Dr. Norm Salem
- OmegaMatters: Episode 12 Part 2 – Dr. Norm Salem
- OmegaMatters: Episode 13 – Dr. Jing Kang
- OmegaMatters: Episode 14 – Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian
- OmegaMatters: Episode 15 – Dr. Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 16 – Dr. Aleix Sala-Vila
- OmegaMatters: Episode 17 – Linda Cornish
- OmegaMatters: Episode 18 – Ellen Schutt
- OmegaMatters: Episode 19 – Drs. Bill Harris & Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 2 – Stephen Farrell, PhD, FACSM
- OmegaMatters: Episode 20 – Dr. Tom Brenna
- OmegaMatters: Episode 21 – Richard Bazinet
- OmegaMatters: Episode 22 – Dr. Robert Gibson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 23 – Dr. Martha Belury
- OmegaMatters: Episode 24 – Drs. Bill Harris & Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 25 – Drs. Bill Harris & Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 26 – Drs. Bill Harris & Kristina Harris Jackson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 27 – Jeff Heileson, PhD, RD, CSSD
- OmegaMatters: Episode 3 – Genes & Fish Oil
- OmegaMatters: Episode 4 – Nathan Tintle
- OmegaMatters: Episode 5 – James O’Keefe, MD
- OmegaMatters: Episode 6 – Nathan Tintle, PhD
- OmegaMatters: Episode 7 – Dr. Susan Carlson
- OmegaMatters: Episode 8 Part 1 – Dr. Jörn Dyerberg
- OmegaMatters: Episode 8 Part 2 – Dr. Jörn Dyerberg
- OmegaMatters: Episode 9 – Gonzalo Caceres
- OmegaQuant Applauds ISSFAL Statement About the Relationship Between Omega-3 Blood Levels and Preterm Birth Risk
- OmegaQuant Awarded Grant to Develop Test that Predicts Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes by Analyzing Fatty Acid Profiles
- OmegaQuant Launches HbA1c Test for People Looking to Manage & Monitor Their Blood Sugar Level
- OmegaQuant Launches Its Newest Nutritional Status Test — The Omega-3 Index for Pets
- OmegaQuant Launches New Test to Assess Vitamin B12 Status
- OmegaQuant Launches Vitamin D Test
- OmegaQuant Makes Inc. 5000 List for 2nd Year in a Row & Continues to Blaze a Trail in Personalized Nutrition
- OmegaQuant Measures the Omega-3 Index of NBA Basketball Players
- Omegaquant University
- Parasol Nutrition
- Patient Referral Program
- Pet Health
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal DHA Calculator
- Prenatal DHA Test
- Profile
- Promo Banner Testing
- Quality Assurance & Regulatory Specialist
- Registration
- Registration Success!
- Researchers
- Reset Password
- Study Shows Middle-Aged Adults with a Low Omega-3 Index Have Smaller Brains that Have Aged Faster
- Study Shows Those with a Higher Omega-3 Index are More Protected from Severe COVID Infection
- uMMA – B12 Status Test
- Vitamin D Calculator
- Vitamin D Map
- Vitamin D Test
- Work with Us – Brands
- Consultation
- OmegaQuant’s Omega-3 Tests Now Registered in the EU
- OmegaQuant Wins Award for the Prenatal DHA Initiative
- OmegaQuant Partners with Australia’s National Science Agency to Service the APAC Region
- OmegaQuant Launches the First Prenatal DHA Blood Test for Pregnant Women
- New Research Shows People with PAD Could Have an Omega-3 Deficiency
- Omega-3 Expert Supports New Research Showing that Omega-6 is Good for You
- New Research Proposes Target Omega-3 DHA Level for Pregnant Women
- More Fish Consumption and Omega-3 Supplementation Needed to Push the Omega-3 Index to 8%
- OmegaQuant’s Dr. Bill Harris Named 2020 ASN Fellow
- OmegaQuant Partners with Standard Process To Offer the Omega-3 Index Test to Healthcare Practitioners
- Sample Report for the Prenatal DHA Test
- RxO3i
- Omega 3 Index Campaign Thank You
- Omega 3 Index Partner Campaign
- OmegaQuant Makes Inc. 5000 List
- New Paper Creates Omega-3 Calculator For Researchers To Identify Proper EPA+DHA Doses in Studies
- OmegaQuant is the Official ‘Omega-3 Index Test Sponsor’ – Offering Free Testing at Vitafoods Asia 2019
- Test Your Omega-3 Level for Free at FNCE 2019 & Learn About the Latest Omega-3 Studies
- OmegaQuant Welcomes Omega-3 Blood Testing Statement from Major International Scientific Society
- Press Releases
- Media Coverage
- LC-MS Method Development Chemist
- Business Development Manager
- Careers
- Partner Toolkit
- DHA Supports Moms And Babies
- Are You Getting The Nutrients You Need?
- Improve Your Health
- Affiliate Terms & Conditions
- Become an affiliate
- Affiliate Area
- api
- Omega-3 Supplement Calculator
- New Year Resolution landing page v1
- Dr. Kristina Harris Jackson
- Dr. Brad Randall
- Dr. William S. Harris
- Shop
- For Healthcare Providers
- How It Works
- Report References
- Mother’s Milk DHA Calculator™
- Omega-3 Index Calculator™
- Disclaimer
- Sample Reports for Trans Fat Index
- Privacy Policy
- download
- Documents
- Trans Fat Index
- Kit Instructions for MM-DHA Test
- Sample Report for Mother’s Milk DHA Test
- Sample Report(s) for Omega-3 Index
- Login
- Sources of Omega-3s
- Sample Reports for Researchers
- Publications
- Research
- Contact
- Blog
Posts by category
- Category: B vitamins
- Category: Blood Pressure
- Does Fish Oil Prevent Blood Clots?
- What is the Normal Blood Sugar by Age?
- 5 Nutrition Concerns for Older Adults and How to Address Them
- How Does Vitamin D Affect Your Heart?
- Blood Sugar and Heart Health
- 5 Nutrients to Keep Your Heart Healthy
- Omega-3 and Football Players
- Why is CoQ10 Good for You?
- Can Blood Sugar Affect Mood?
- Are Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Related?
- New Research on Omega-3 Dosage & Blood Pressure
- New Research: Omega-3s and B vitamins – Better Together for the Heart
- Can Low Vitamin D Cause an Irregular Heartbeat?
- Top 5 Benefits of Fish Oil
- Can a Low Vitamin D Level Affect Blood Pressure?
- Best Plant Sources of Omega-3
- Vitamin D is Good for the Bones, but What About the Heart?
- Does Omega-3 Help Your Heart? February is a Good Time to Learn How!
- Great News About Fish Oil & Cholesterol Levels
- Successful Omega-3 Studies Continue to Generate New Findings
- AHA Issues New Advisory About Omega-3s & High Triglycerides
- Do Omega-3s Lower Cholesterol?
- The Study that Could Turn the Tide for Omega-3s EPA and DHA
- New Research Finds a Link Between the Omega-3 Index and Blood Pressure
- Category: Blood sugar
- Can Omega-3s Offer Heart Protection for Diabetics?
- Blood Sugar vs. Insulin
- Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome
- 7 Ways to Lower Blood Sugar – Naturally
- What is Ozempic and How Does it Impact Blood Sugar?
- Can Blood Sugar Cause Nausea?
- What’s Seasonal Affective Disorder?
- 7 Ways to Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar During Pregnancy
- Is Blood Sugar Higher During Pregnancy?
- How Does Blood Sugar Affect Vision?
- Does Blood Sugar Affect Weight Management?
- What Blood Sugar Level is Normal?
- How is Blood Sugar Tested?
- Category: Brain Health
- Does Lutein Support Brain Health?
- Omega-3 Index and Pediatric Depression
- Omega-3 and Head Impacts in Women’s Soccer
- Can You Take Fish Oil for Anxiety?
- Female Athletes and Omega-3s
- New Research: An Intriguing Link Between Omega-3 Intake and ALS Outcomes
- How do Omega-3s get into the Brain?
- How Omega-3 DHA Affects the Intelligence of Preterm Babies
- What is Personalized Nutrition?
- Omega-3 for Kids
- 12 Nutrition Trends for 2023
- Vitamin D Deficiency and Dementia
- Is Omega-3 Good for Teenagers?
- What is Intrinsic Factor and How is it Related to B12 Deficiency?
- How Omega-3s & B Vitamins Affect Cognitive Health
- What is Magnesium Good For?
- New Study Supports Physical Performance Benefits of Omega-3 and Vitamin D in Military Personnel
- New Research on DHA & Alzheimer’s
- New Research Shows Omega-3 Supplementation Improves Omega-3 Index in Track & Cross Country Athletes
- What Are B12 Injections? And Are They Safe?
- The ABC’s of B Vitamins
- Can Low Vitamin D Cause Neuropathy?
- 3 Sports Where Taking Omega-3s Might Add Benefit
- Are B Vitamins Good for the Brain?
- What Are Omega-9 Fatty Acids?
- Top 5 Blogs of 2021
- Can Omega-3 Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
- 5 Vitamins You Probably Need More Of
- What Types of Fish Contain Omega-3?
- Is There Such a Thing as Getting Too Much Vitamin D?
- Omega-3 and Brain Injury
- Is Vitamin D Deficiency Related to Depression?
- Can Omega-3 Improve Mental & Cognitive Health in Teens and Young Adults?
- What’s the Connection Between Omega-3 and Headache?
- Vitamin D Levels Around the World Are LOW
- Can Omega-3 Reduce Stress?
- To Detox or Not Detox? 3 Tips to Spring-Clean Your Body
- AHA’s Recent Scientific Statement Connects the Mind, Body and Heart
- Omega-3s Are Lifelong Nutrients
- Could Your Diet Be Clouding Your Thinking?
- 6 Ways to Recharge Your Brain for the New Year
- Most Popular Blogs of 2020
- How is the Omega-3 Index Connected to Depression?
- Vitamin D: Are You Getting Enough?
- Is There An Ideal Omega-3 Index for Children?
- Childhood Obesity Causes Problems for Life: Is There a Role for Omega-3s?
- 3 Ways Breastfeeding Moms Can Get More DHA for Their Babies
- Here’s What You Need to Know About Omega-3 While Breastfeeding
- Is Omega-3 Brain Food? Three New Studies Suggest the Answer is YES
- New Research on the Role Omega-3s Play in Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
- Athletic Organizations Find the Omega-3 Index Key to Raising Omega-3 Status
- New Research Offers Positive Outlook for Omega-3s & Bipolar Disorder
- New Research Shows Most Athletes Have a Low Omega-3 Index
- Can Omega-3s Improve Your Run?
- What Do Your Omega-3 Index Results Mean?
- Exploring the Relationship Between Omega-3 and Sleep
- More Good News for Omega-3s & Autism: The MARBLES Study
- New Meta-Analyses Shed Light on Brain Benefits of Omega-3s
- New Reviews Encourage More Seafood Consumption During Pregnancy & Childhood for Its Brain Benefits
- 5 Reasons to Cheer for Omega-3s at the American Heart Association Meeting This Week
- New Study Suggests Heart Patients Can Improve Brain Function with Omega-3s
- Omega-3 Dose Was Likely a Factor in Recent Anxiety & Depression Study Review
- How Gatorade is Using Omega-3 Testing to Up Its Game
- New Research Highlights Omega-3 as Top Mental Health Nutrients… and Not a Moment Too Soon
- New Study a Bummer for Depression and Omega-3s, and Here’s Why…
- American Children Are Not Eating Enough Seafood
- CBD & Omega-3: Perfect Together?
- Is Omega-6 Good for You?
- How to Deal with Pregnancy and Depression
- Can Omega-3s Help ADHD?
- This Is Your Brain On Omega-3s
- 5 Ways Pregnant Women Can Get More DHA in Their Diets
- 3 Ways DHA Supports Moms and Babies
- The Top 7 Omega-3 Blogs of 2018
- 5 Reasons to Take Omega-3s Before Your Next Workout
- 3 Ways Older Adults Can Train Their Brains as They Age
- How Omega-3s Might Help Break the Vicious Cycle of Anxiety
- How Can You Get Your Kids to Consume More Omega-3s? Let Us Count the Ways…
- 3 Important Back-to-School Nutrients for Kids
- 4 Things Vitamin D and Omega-3s Have in Common
- 5 Ways Omega-3s Support Brain Health in Kids
- Category: Children's health
- Category: Cognitive Health
- Category: CoQ10
- Category: EPA & DHA
- Can Omega-3s Support Lung Health?
- How to Tell if Fish Oil Capsules are Rancid
- Can Omega-3 Shrink Fibroids?
- Can You Get Omega-3 Without Fish Oil?
- New Research: Higher Omega-3 Index Offers Protection from Severe COVID
- Choline and DHA Uptake During Pregnancy
- New Study Shows a Higher Omega-3 Index Suggests Healthier Cells
- What Are Omega-3 Ethyl Esters?
- Omega-3 Index and Immune System Balance
- How do Omega-3 and Vitamin D Play a Role in Autoimmune Disease?
- Omega-3 and Sarcopenia
- What Are Omega-7 Fatty Acids?
- How to Choose the Best Omega-3 Supplement
- Omega-3 and COVID-19
- New Research Measures Omega-3 Index in NBA Basketball Players
- Pet Nutrition for Dogs: What Nutrients Could Your Dog Be Missing?
- 6 Questions New Moms Might Have About Postpartum Nutrition
- Answering 10 Questions Pregnant Women Have When it Comes to Nutrition
- 8 Tips for Revitalizing Your Diet
- 4 Ways to Calculate Your Nutritional Status
- What is Global Omega-3 Day?
- What Do Your Prenatal DHA Test Results Mean?
- 2020: It Wasn’t All Bad…
- New Research: How Omega-3 Dosage Impacts Heart Benefits
- Part 3 – Omega-3 Index Series: What Factors Influence the Omega-3 Index?
- Part 2 — Omega-3 Index Series: 3 Reasons to Measure Omega-3 Levels in Red Blood Cells
- Part 1 – Omega-3 Index Series: Discovering the Omega-3 Index
- New Evidence Shows Omega-3 DHA May Protect the Lungs
- DPA, SPMs and Other Cool Things About Omega-3s
- Omega-3s Hit the Mark – Again! – in Exercise Performance & Recovery
- Back Where It All Began – How the Greenland Eskimos Put Omega-3s on the Map
- Omega-3 and Sports: New Review Scores Benefits for Athletes
- What’s the Best Time to Take Your Fish Oil Supplement?
- Benefits Outweigh Risks of Eating Fish During Pregnancy, According to New Research
- How Do Omega-3s Impact Immune Function?
- Is There A Relationship between Omega 3 and COVID-19?
- Higher Omega-3 EPA Blood Levels More Important Than Lowering Triglycerides, According to REDUCE-IT Researchers
- Get the Facts on Omega-6, Trans Fats, Palmitic Acid and More
- Those in Early Stages of Atherosclerosis Have a Low Omega-3 Index
- More Is Not Always Better: The Strong Case for Personalizing Omega-3 DHA Intake for Pregnant Women
- The Societal Costs of Low Omega-3 Consumption
- A Higher Omega-3 Index Linked to Better Asthma Control
- JAMA Study Links Omega-3 Intake to Sperm Quality and Improved Reproductive Hormone Levels
- New Research Supports Establishing a Healthy Omega-3 DHA Level for Pregnant Women
- The Top 7 Blog Posts from 2019
- Top 5 Pivotal Events for Omega-3 Testing in 2019
- Can Omega-3 Help Eyes?
- New Meta-Analysis on Omega-3s & Heart Health Focuses on Dose
- Most Powerful Sources of Omega-3s
- Can You Calculate How Much Omega3 You Need Per Day?
- 11 Myths About Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements
- You Might Know More About Omega-3 and Pregnancy Than Your OB/GYN
- New Research Shows Another Way Omega-3s Help the Heart
- 6 Reasons to Assess Your Nutritional Status with an Omega-3 Index Test
- Getting Enough Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Food
- New Research Shows People with PAD Might Have an Omega-3 Deficiency
- You’re Pregnant! Now What?
- New Research Highlights Urgent Need for Omega-3s for Football Players
- Are You Getting Enough Omega-3s? New Research Says Probably Not…
- The Relationship Between Omega 3 and Inflammation
- How to Choose the Right Omega-3 Fats
- Are Omega-3s Right for You? It’s Personal…
- Category: Eye Health
- Category: HbA1c
- Category: Heart Health
- Vitamin D Deficiency and Mortality
- Exploring Vitamin K2 Deficiency Symptoms
- Finding Foods That Make You Rich in Vitamin D
- Genes & Fish Oil — What’s the REAL Story Behind the Headlines?
- Researchers Find an Association Between Fish Oil Supplements & Death from Heart Disease and Any Cause
- People Who Live in This Coastal Town Might Not Be Getting Enough Omega-3s
- Setting the Record Straight on Omega-3 Pharmaceuticals vs. Supplements
- Omega-3 Levels Are LOW Across America’s ‘Stroke Belt’
- From Blood Pressure to Pregnancy: US FDA Recognizes the Power of Omega-3s
- What If Your Doctor Knew More About Their Own Nutritional Status?
- Prenatal DHA Supplementation Could Have Long-Term Benefits for Your Baby’s Heart
- Do Omega-3s Thin the Blood?
- What the Headlines DON’T Tell You About the Latest Omega-3 Trial
- How Can Omega-3s Help Depression?
- What does a nutrient have to do to get some respect around here?
- Study Shows Omega-3 Levels Better Predictors of Death Risk than Serum Cholesterol
- RESEARCH UPDATE: Removing trans fats from food supply resulted in fewer cardiovascular-related hospital admissions
- Confirmation of Omega-3 Index Target Values from New Study in JAMA-Internal Medicine
- A Global View of Omega-3 Index Levels
- Congrats to Dr. Bill!
- The “Omega-3 Status” of Average Americans
- New OQ Feature: Omega-3 Calculators!
- Canada Measures their Omega-3 Index
- How do we move forward in omega-3 research when studies results are inconsistent?
- The Not-So-Mysterious Disappearance of Trans Fats
- Fall, football and … fish?
- The Omega-3 Index and Inflammation: Results from the Framingham Study
- Does having a low Omega-3 Index motivate women to eat more fish?
- Fish oil to stop smoking?
- New Study Confirms the Beneficial Role of Omega-6 Fatty Acids in Heart Disease
- Category: magnesium
- Category: Mental Health
- Can a High Omega-3 Level Add Years to Your Life? New Research Says Yes!
- Many People Believe They’re Deficient in Key Nutrients Like Vitamin D and Omega-3 — And They’re Probably Right
- Anxiety vs. Paranoia
- A Lower Omega-3 Index Increased the Risk of Having Cognitive Impairment
- DHA Deficit in Bipolar Disorder
- Omega-3s help boys both with and without ADHD pay better attention
- Could Increasing Your Omega-3 Index be the Next Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS?
- Two New Findings About Omega-3 and Brain Health
- Category: Mother's Milk DHA Testing
- Update on Omega-3 and Preterm Birth Recommendations
- Research Update: Increasing blood omega-3 levels in pregnant women reduces the child’s risk for asthma
- Fish during Pregnancy – Friend or Foe?
- Higher Milk DHA Linked to Better Test Scores in School
- Good news for fish-eating moms
- One Fish, Two Fish: Counting Your Omega-3s
- Category: News
- OQ Adds Another Tool Help You Optimize Your Omega-3 Status: The Omega-3 Supplement Calculator
- Shock and Awe… and Supplements
- Increasing Your Omega-3 Index: Part 2 – Supplements
- Increasing Your Omega-3 Index – Part 1: Foods
- Research Update: Omega-3 Index is related to a longer life… again!
- Increasing blood omega-3 levels helps relieve arthritis symptoms in older dogs
- New Research: RBC Fatty Acids Predict Development of Type 2 Diabetes in a Large Cohort Study
- Fish Oils Block Cancer Drugs? Really?
- OQ response to NYT Article: “Fish oil claims not supported by research”
- How to Pick Your Fish Oil Supplement
- Going to the dogs??
- VRN Veterinarian Recommended Nutriceuticals® launches the 1st omega-3 blood test of its kind exclusively for veterinarians
- On beyond the Abstract: Dr. William Harris responds to a meta-analysis about fatty acids and heart disease risk
- Olympics Post: Omega-3s can enhance muscle building
- The Snowflake Defense: Another post about research on heart disease and omega-3s
- Are you confused about omega-3s and heart disease?
- Do you suffer from dry eyes? Omega-3s may help
- Introducing OmegaQuant’s New Blood Test – the Trans Fat Index
- Higher omega-3 fatty acids in blood and from diet predict lower heart disease rates… AGAIN!
- FDA plans to make trans fats “illegal” in the US food supply
- Fish Oil May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
- Category: Omega-3 Index
- Can Supplements Help Dogs with Arthritis?
- Science Calls for Pregnant Women to Establish a Healthy Omega-3 DHA Level
- Omega-3 Blood Testing Is Gaining Traction with Experts
- The Growing Interest in Personalized Nutrition and Omega-3 Tests
- Taking the ‘Prenatal DHA Initiative’ to the Frontlines
- Did You Know the Omega-3 Index is a Covered Health Expense?
- People with More of These Nutrients in Their Blood Tend to Live Longer, Healthier Lives
- Where Do Omega-3s Come From and Why Should You Care?
- How a Simple Nutritional Solution Can Help Keep Your Baby from Arriving Too Early
- What is the Omega-3 Index?
- Blood fatty acid signature may predict ALS progression
- Increasing the Omega-3 Index helps a damaged heart recover
- Staring at a screen all day? Omega-3s may be able to help those dry eyes
- New research: Staying stronger for longer with omega-3s
- Fish Oil vs Krill Oil – A Pilot Study
- Higher blood omega-3 levels linked to larger brain volume
- Category: Omega-3s
- 5 Nutrients Vegans Might Be Missing
- Omega-3 and Sexual Function
- Can a B12 Deficiency Cause Hair Loss?
- Which Supplements Can Help a Dog’s Skin and Coat?
- 5 Must-Have Foods—and 4 to Avoid—That Will Make Your Skin Say Thank You
- The Long, Winding Road of Omega-3 Research: A Brief History According to Dr. Bill Harris
- Make Sure You Get Enough of These Nutrients During Pregnancy
- The Keto Diet Delivers Omega-3s
- Latest Research Strengthens Connection Between Omega-3s and Pregnancy
- Category: Personalized Nutrition
- Category: Pet Wellness
- Category: pregnancy
- Category: Prenatal DHA
- Category: Research
- Vitamin D and Digestion
- Vitamin D and Kidney Stones: Is There an Association?
- Vitamin D and Hair Loss
- 5 Women’s Health Concerns Impacted by Vitamin D
- Can B Vitamins Help You Sleep?
- 5 Benefits of Vitamin D You Might Not Know Much About
- OmegaQuant: The world’s only laboratory dedicated to fatty acid testing that is CLIA certified
- Category: Trans Fat Index
- Category: Uncategorized
- Category: Vitamin B12
- Category: Vitamin D
- Should You Take Vitamin D2 or D3?
- The 3 Best Ways to Boost Your Vitamin D Level
- Does Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Bruising?
- Vitamin D’s Role in Bone Health
- How to Choose the Best Vitamin D Supplement
- Can a Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Skin Problems?
- Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Memory Loss?
- Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Low White Blood Cell Count?
- How Does an Optimal Vitamin D Level Impact Cancer Risk?
- Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Weight Gain?
- Can Low Vitamin D Cause Fatigue?
- The Latest Research on Vitamin D and COVID-19
- Can Low Vitamin D Cause Stomach Problems?
- Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Leg Cramps
- Vitamin D Deficiency and Pregnancy
- Vegetable Sources of Vitamin D
- Fruit Sources of Vitamin D
- Category: women's health
Products
- "Outlive" by Peter Attia
- Course: Omega-3 Index – The Technical Details
- Gift Card
- Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Blood Sugar Test
- Methylmalonic Acid Test (uMMA) (A B12 Status Marker)
- Dried Blood Spot Collection Kit
- Omega-3 Index for Pets
- Mom & Baby DHA Bundle
- Prenatal DHA Test
- Vitamin D Test
- Breastfeeding + Pregnancy Bundle
- Breastfeeding Bundle (2 MMDHA Kits)
- MMDHA Kit
- Omega-3 Index Basic
- Omega-3 Index Plus
- Omega-3 Index Complete
Courses
Lessons
- Video Lesson: The Importance of Omega-3s for Pregnancy, Lactation & Fertility
- Video Lesson: Omega-3 Index – The Technical Details
- Video Lesson: The Omega-3 Index and Cardiovascular Disease
Quizzes
- Test Quiz
- The Omega-3 Index and Cardiovascular Disease Quiz
- The Importance of Omega-3s for Pregnancy, Lactation & Fertility Quiz
- Omega-3 Index – The Technical Details Quiz
Certificates
FAQ
- What is HbA1c?
- Where does blood sugar (glucose) come from?
- What happens when blood sugar (glucose) levels are too high?
- What happens when blood sugar (glucose) levels are too low?
- Do I need to fast for a HbA1c test?
- Why HbA1c vs. a fasting glucose test?
- Is the HbA1c Test NGSP-Certified?
- How often should you take an HbA1c test?
- Can HbA1c be too low?
- Who should get their HbA1c tested?
- I thought only diabetics needed to check their HbA1c. Is that true?
- I’m active, at a healthy weight, and exercise regularly. Do I need to check my HbA1c?
- I don’t eat a lot of desserts or sugary foods. Why should I bother checking my blood sugar?
- I’m on a low carb diet. Do I still need to test my HbA1c?
- Why is the uMMA result reported as mmol/mol creatinine?
- Are the uMMA test results reported in units or just ‘high’ or ‘low’?
- Why has my doctor never recommended a Vitamin B12 uMMA test?
- Does the urine sample need to be collected at a specific time?
- What does the Omega-3 Index for Pets measure?
- What is the target range for the Omega-3 Index for my pet?
- How much omega-3 does my pet need to reach optimal status?
- How often should I measure my pet’s omega-3 level?
- Who should administer the Omega-3 Index test for my pet?
- How can I raise my pet’s Omega-3 Index?
- What are the health benefits of raising my pet’s omega-3 level?
- What is the cost of the Omega-3 Index for Pets test?
- How quickly will my pet’s Omega-3 Index results be available?
- How can I apply to become an OmegaQuant Affiliate?
- How is this different from the OmegaQuant Patient Referral Program?
- How do I login to my Affiliate Account?
- Is there a cap on how much an Affiliate can earn?
- When do Affiliates get paid?
- How are Affiliates paid?
- How can I change my payment email?
- How much do Affiliates make from referrals?
- Can Affiliates offer discounts to referrals?
- Where do I find my Affiliate URL?
- How can you refer people to OmegaQuant.com?
- How do I know who has used my referral link to make a purchase?
- How can I view the metrics related to my Affiliate account?
- How can I refer people to specific sections of OmegaQuant.com?
- How can I market OmegaQuant’s tests?
- What does the Prenatal DHA Test measure?
- Why is the omega-3 DHA so important during pregnancy?
- Why is a 5% Omega-3 DHA Level Ideal?
- How can you raise your Omega-3 DHA level?
- How much omega-3 DHA should you get each day when you’re pregnant?
- What if my Prenatal DHA level is below 5%?
- If you don’t like fish, what other ways can you get omega-3 DHA in my diet?
- What does my Prenatal DHA report say?
- What are some tips for picking an Omega-3 DHA supplement?
- When should I re-test my omega-3 DHA level?
- Should I take omega-3 DHA during my last trimester?
- How does my omega-3 DHA intake affect my breast milk?
- Should I keep taking omega-3 DHA after I have my baby?
- Is there an omega-3 DHA option besides fish and fish oil?
- Who can I talk to about taking a Prenatal DHA Test?
- Will my Insurance cover an OmegaQuant test?
- Why do I need Vitamin D?
- What does OmegaQuant do with blood samples once analysis is completed?
- What does OmegaQuant do with your personal information?
- How do I get Vitamin D?
- How much Vitamin D do I need?
- What is an optimal Vitamin D level?
- When should I take a Vitamin D test?
- What is the cost of the Vitamin D test?
- If I am already getting plenty of sunshine and/or taking a Vitamin D supplement, do I even need to test?
- What is your Vitamin D blood test actually measuring?
- What is the difference between the Vitamin D “reference range” and “desirable range”?
- How quickly will my test results be available?
- Can I return an unused collection kit?
- Returns and Refunds
- Shipping
- What do my Omega-3 Index results mean?
- What dose should I be taking?
- How much omega-3 should I get from my diet?
- What does my AA/EPA level mean?
- What does my Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio mean?
- Are Omega-3s good and Omega-6s bad?
- How does the Omega-3 Index from OmegaQuant compare to other omega-3 tests (Quest/Lab Corp, etc)?
- What does it mean if my Omega-3 Index is below 8%?
- Can my Omega-3 Index be too high?
- If I am vegan or vegetarian, how can I get to an Omega-3 Index of 8%?
- What is palmitic acid and why do we measure it?
- Is my saturated fatty acid level related to the saturated fats in my diet?
- What is linoleic acid and why is my blood level of this fatty acid important?
- How is the Omega-3 Index different from other fatty acid profile tests?
- What is the cost of the test?
- If patients are taking omega-3 supplements, won’t their Omega-3 Index be above 8%?
- How can I know if I am getting enough omega-3?
- What is the target range for the Omega-3 Index?
- What can I do to correct my Omega-3 Index?
- How quickly will the results be available?
- Why don't the EPA and DHA values add up to the Omega-3 Index on my dried blood spot (DBS) report?
- What happened to the percentile ranks in the Complete Report?
- What is the purpose of the reference ranges in the Complete Report?
- Considering the emerging literature about docosapentaenoic acid (DPA), should it be included in the Omega-3 Index?
- Can I return an unused collection kit?
- Do you provide a desirable level for EPA and DHA separately?
- Why are omega-3s important for infants?
- Does it matter if I test my Mother's Milk DHA from fresh or frozen breast milk?
- Do I have to take my breast milk sample at a certain point during the feeding?
- When should I start measuring the DHA in my breast milk?
- How often should I measure the DHA in my breast milk?
- How much DHA should I have in my diet while I am breast feeding?
- If my baby was premature, will his/her DHA needs be different?
- What is the scientific evidence that DHA is important?
- The following facts about DHA are not controversial:
- What is the cost of the test?
- How is the Omega-3 Index different from other fatty acid profile tests?
- How do I collect a dried blood spot sample for testing?
- Do you follow Good Lab Procedures? Are your assays validated per FDA guidance?
- What kinds of samples do you analyze?
- How much sample do you need?
- How should samples be shipped?
- What analytes and what sample types would be best for my specific research question?
- How are results returned?
- Can OmegaQuant serve as a quality control laboratory and/or provide QC samples for other laboratories testing blood fatty acids?
- Does OmegaQuant offer scientific consultation in study design and interpretation of results in addition to laboratory analysis?
- What are trans fats?
- Why are trans fats in our foods?
- What foods are high in trans fats?
- Why are trans fats bad for my heart?
- What is being done to lower the trans fat content of foods in the US?
- How can you tell how much trans fat is in a particular food?
- What is the rationale for the Trans Fat Index cutpoints (low, intermediate, and high)?