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New Reviews Encourage More Seafood Consumption During Pregnancy & Childhood for Its Brain Benefits

January 10, 2022

Dr. William S. Harris of OmegaQuant recently collaborated with a panel of scientists, physicians, nutritionists, and public health experts to conduct two extensive systematic reviews. Their aim was to evaluate...

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5 Reasons to Cheer for Omega-3s at the American Heart Association Meeting This Week

January 10, 2022

The AHA Scientific Sessions have reaffirmed what decades of research have hinted at: omega-3 fatty acids play a central role in heart and brain health. Whether you're looking to reduce...

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New Study Suggests Heart Patients Can Improve Brain Function with Omega-3s

January 10, 2022

The growing body of evidence suggests that maintaining optimal omega-3 levels may offer a powerful means of supporting both heart and brain health, especially for those already at risk of...

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Omega-3 Dose Was Likely a Factor in Recent Anxiety & Depression Study Review

January 10, 2022

The idea that omega-3s might help with mood disorders gained momentum when researchers noticed lower depression rates in countries with high fish consumption. This led many to believe that omega-3...

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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...

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Can Omega-3 Help Eyes?

January 10, 2022

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...

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People Who Live in This Coastal Town Might Not Be Getting Enough Omega-3s

January 10, 2022

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...

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New Meta-Analysis on Omega-3s & Heart Health Focuses on Dose

January 10, 2022

In October, researchers from Harvard published a powerful meta-analysis in the Journal of the American Heart Association that pooled data from 13 major clinical trials—including the pivotal 2018 studies ASCEND,...

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New Research Highlights Omega-3 as Top Mental Health Nutrients… and Not a Moment Too Soon

January 10, 2022

A surge of recent scientific literature confirms the vital role omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA, can play in supporting mental health. Notably, a meta-analysis published in World Psychiatry...

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DHA Supplementation During Pregnancy Requires a Targeted Approach

January 10, 2022

Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), are crucial during pregnancy. DHA plays a vital role in fetal brain and eye development, making it essential for expectant mothers.

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Most Powerful Sources of Omega-3s

January 10, 2022

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....

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AHA Issues New Advisory About Omega-3s & High Triglycerides

January 10, 2022

Omega-3 fatty acids have long been associated with heart health. On August 19th, the American Heart Association (AHA) released a new advisory highlighting the benefits of prescription omega-3s in lowering...