Ballstad Articles and Blogs

Healthy eyes are an easy thing to take for granted—until you encounter a problem. Staying on top of how to best nourish and care for your eyesight is key when...

Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are primarily found in fatty fish such as salmon, herring, and mackerel, or obtained through omega-3 supplements. But even for people living near fresh seafood...

Studies show the majority of people aren’t getting enough omega-3s on a daily basis. These "good" polyunsaturated fats are essential for human nutrition. They support heart, brain, and eye health....

Figuring out how much omega-3 you need per day to reach the best Omega-3 Index has only recently become a focus of research.  

Omega-3 fish oil is one of the most popular dietary supplements in the U.S., yet it's also one of the most misunderstood. Despite growing public interest, misinformation about its sources,...

OmegaQuant’s Dr. Bill Harris has been studying omega-3s EPA and DHA for the last 35 years.

The term “stroke belt” refers to a cluster of southeastern U.S. states—like Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina—where the risk of stroke and heart disease is significantly higher than the...

Doctors play a crucial role in guiding expecting mothers, but when it comes to nutrition during pregnancy, particularly omega-3 fatty acids like DHA, many OB/GYNs may not be fully up...

Some people might be surprised to hear that omega-6 fatty acids are not necessarily the villains they’ve often been made out to be. This article may sound scientific, but it...

As the days get longer and spring nears, you might expect winter illnesses like the flu and common cold to fade away. However, that’s not always the case. According to...

A new chapter in the omega-3 story reveals that many people may not be getting enough EPA and DHA to reach protective levels for heart health—despite following standard recommendations. Recent...