Ballstad Articles and Blogs

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What’s the Best Time to Take Your Fish Oil Supplement?

January 10, 2022

For decades, morning has been the go-to time for taking medications, supplements, and cod liver oil. It fits with the psychology of starting the day with renewed energy and healthy...

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How Do Omega-3s Impact Immune Function?

January 10, 2022

Omega-3s have a reputation for being anti-inflammatory, but how do they work in the body, and especially when it comes to the immune system? This blog will discuss how omega-3s...

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Higher Omega-3 EPA Blood Levels More Important Than Lowering Triglycerides, According to REDUCE-IT Researchers

January 10, 2022

In a recent press release from the American College of Cardiology, researchers shared that the cardiovascular benefits observed in the REDUCE-IT trial were strongly correlated with blood EPA levels, not...

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Get the Facts on Omega-6, Trans Fats, Palmitic Acid and More

January 10, 2022

Your Omega-6:Omega-3 ratio reflects the total amount of seven omega-6 and four omega-3 fatty acids found in whole blood, as opposed to the red blood cell membranes used for the...

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Exploring the Relationship Between Omega-3 and Sleep

January 10, 2022

Sleep problems have become a modern epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), insufficient sleep is a growing public health concern. In the U.S. alone, more...

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Fish Oil Supplements & Death from Heart Disease and Any Cause

January 10, 2022

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...

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The Societal Costs of Low Omega-3 Consumption

January 10, 2022

There is little debate around the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA. But what happens when these nutrients are missing from our diets? According to a...

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A Higher Omega-3 Index Linked to Better Asthma Control

January 10, 2022

New research shows that having a higher Omega-3 Index has a profound impact on asthma control and medication use. An earlier study published in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology:...

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More Good News for Omega-3s & Autism: The MARBLES Study

January 10, 2022

The autism and omega 3 fatty acids connection is still being explored, but the MARBLES study adds to growing evidence that these nutrients play a crucial role in early brain...

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JAMA Study Links Omega-3 Intake to Sperm Quality and Improved Reproductive Hormone Levels

January 10, 2022

While this study doesn’t prove omega-3s are a cure for infertility, it adds to the growing body of evidence that these essential fatty acids—particularly EPA and DHA—support not only heart...

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New Research Supports Establishing a Healthy Omega-3 DHA Level for Pregnant Women

January 10, 2022

The growing body of evidence supports the role of omega-3 DHA in improving birth outcomes, particularly when intervention starts early in pregnancy. Personalized testing and targeted supplementation may offer the...

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Successful Omega-3 Studies Continue to Generate New Findings

January 10, 2022

Omega-3 fatty acids—specifically EPA and DHA—are some of the most researched nutrients in cardiovascular medicine. While the REDUCE-IT, VITAL, and ASCEND studies were published over a year ago, the scientific...