Ballstad Articles and Blogs

Omega-3s are great for a lot of things, like the heart, brain and eyes. But what about helping you stay fit and healthy? And how about specific activities like running?

Last week, the American College of Cardiology issued a press release stating that the striking reductions in cardiovascular events and deaths observed in the REDUCE-IT study were highly correlated with...

If you went beyond our Omega-3 Index basic test and decided to try our Plus or Complete test, then there is a lot more than EPA and DHA you need...

So you’ve ordered an Omega-3 Index test, collected your blood sample, and submitted it to the OmegaQuant lab. Now you’ve received your results and you’re wondering what they mean and...

The statistics are staggering. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says “insufficient sleep is a public health epidemic.”

Headlines continue to swing back and forth on the value of fish oil supplements for heart health. But we at OmegaQuant firmly believe in their ability to deliver health protective...

A recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that patients in the early stages of atherosclerosis have low Omega-3 Index levels.

The research connecting omega-3s and preterm birth has been gaining momentum the last several years, culminating in a highly influential Cochrane Review published in late 2018

There’s little debate that discounts the positive role nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA play when it comes to heart health. But what impact does a diet deprived...

New research shows that having a higher Omega-3 Index has a profound impact on asthma control and medication use.

Autism is a complex disorder, with many levels of severity and manifestations of behavior and physical abnormalities.

Heart, brain and eye health may not be the only areas of the body that benefit from omega-3 fatty acids. A recent study of nearly 1700 young Danish men associated...