Omega-3 Index

If the Omega-3 Index is not just a biomarker, but also an important risk factor, then what are the things that influence its levels?

What this means is that you can have confidence that the test you are taking has meaning when it comes to your health. And if that’s not enough, OmegaQuant has...

This is the first of a three-part series on the past, present and future of the Omega-3 Index

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...

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

the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) issued a formalized statement around the importance of omega-3 EPA and DHA blood testing in research studies.

In previous blogs we have talked about the many ways you can increase your Omega-3 Index, including eating more fatty fish like salmon or taking an omega-3 supplement that delivers...

America’s “stroke belt” refers to a group of southeastern states that have much higher rates of heart attacks and strokes compared to the rest of the country.

OmegaQuant launched the first-ever Prenatal DHA Test for consumers and health practitioners to help guide the intake of the omega-3 DHA, which is an important nutrient women need before, during...

Testing your nutritional status is one thing you can do to find out if your diet is truly delivering the nutrients that are supposed to keep you healthy

The Omega-3 Index is actually two things. Most important, it is a risk factor for heart disease, just like cholesterol. But it is also an actual test you can take...

New research published in the July edition of Hypertension shows that a high Omega-3 Index — a known risk factor for heart disease — is inversely related to blood pressure levels in healthy young...