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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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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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11 Myths About Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements

January 07, 2022

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,...

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What is the Omega-3 Index?

January 07, 2022

The Omega-3 Index is more than just a buzzword in nutrition science. It's both a biomarker and a risk factor for heart disease — similar in importance to cholesterol. But...

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DHA Deficit in Bipolar Disorder

January 07, 2022

Bipolar disorder is a complex brain condition marked by alternating episodes of depression and mania. As researchers search for effective ways to manage this disorder, omega-3 fatty acids—particularly DHA (docosahexaenoic...