Ballstad Articles and Blogs

In order to give baby the best start, expectant mothers must ensure they are getting enough DHA (short for “docosahexaenoic acid”) in their diets.

There are only a few times during a woman’s life when her body will go through so many changes so quickly. Pregnancy is one of those times.

Pregnancy is both an exciting and sometimes daunting time when it comes to navigating its many “do’s” and “don’ts.”

Two months ago we wrote a blog about omega-3s (EPA/DHA) and preterm births. And now, some experts say, a new meta-analysis of 70 clinical trials on omega-3s and pregnancy could...

Pregnancy is a time filled with joy and hope, but also a lot of stress. Some of the top worries for expectant moms include: job and money stress, diet, potential...

Increasing a pregnant woman’s blood omega-3 levels may reduce their child’s risk of developing asthma, according to a new study from Denmark.

So you’ve taken a Prenatal DHA Test and now you want to understand what your results mean. In this blog, we’ll take you through some of the most commons questions...

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are key omega-3 fatty acids. They are found in oily fish and seafood. While both play crucial roles in the body, they have...