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New Study Shows Kids with Higher Omega-3 Levels Have Healthier DNA

January 10, 2022

A recent study published in Food & Function highlights a powerful new benefit of omega-3s: protecting DNA from damage. Researchers in Brazil examined blood levels of omega-3s (EPA and DHA),...

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Benefits Outweigh Risks of Eating Fish During Pregnancy, According to New Research

January 10, 2022

By combining smart dietary choices with personalized supplementation, pregnant women can confidently support their baby’s cognitive, metabolic, and cardiovascular health—now and for years to come.

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Omega-3 & COVID-19: Is There A Relationship?

January 10, 2022

COVID-19 has put our immune systems to the test. While it's always been true that proper nutrition, regular exercise, quality sleep, and stress reduction support a strong immune system, these...

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Can Omega-3s Improve Your Run?

January 10, 2022

Omega-3 fatty acids—especially EPA and DHA—are well-known for supporting heart, brain, and eye health. But can they also help you stay fit and boost your performance in sports and exercise?...

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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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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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Those in Early Stages of Atherosclerosis Have a Low Omega-3 Index

January 10, 2022

A recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals a concerning trend: patients in the early stages of atherosclerosis tend to have low Omega-3 Index levels. The...

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More Is Not Always Better: The Strong Case for Personalizing Omega-3 DHA Intake for Pregnant Women

January 10, 2022

A new analysis, published in the British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, has offered a more refined understanding of the ORIP results—especially regarding DHA blood levels and the timing of...

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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 Meta-Analyses Shed Light on Brain Benefits of Omega-3s

January 10, 2022

Two newly published meta-analyses are deepening our understanding of how omega-3 fatty acids—especially EPA and DHA—may benefit brain function, particularly among aging adults. These reviews add to a growing body...