Ballstad Articles and Blogs

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The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Bone and Joint Health

March 25, 2025

Adding a good fish oil supplement to your daily routine can protect your bones and joints. This is especially helpful for people with arthritis, osteoporosis, or joint pain.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and TOTOX: The Key to Oil Freshness and Health Benefits

October 14, 2024

Discover the importance of Omega-3 fatty acids and how the TOTOX value helps ensure the freshness and quality of your supplements. Learn how oxidation affects oil stability and why monitoring...

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Part 3 – Omega-3 Index Series: What Factors Influence the Omega-3 Index?

January 10, 2022

In theory, we’d love to be able to predict your Omega-3 index with 100% certainty if we know, in addition to how much fish and supplements you consume, your age,...

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Part 2 — Omega-3 Index Series: 3 Reasons to Measure Omega-3 Levels in Red Blood Cells

January 10, 2022

What this means is that you can have confidence that the test you are taking has meaning when it comes to your health. And if that’s not enough, OmegaQuant has...

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Part 1 – Omega-3 Index Series: Discovering the Omega-3 Index

January 10, 2022

This is the first of a three-part series on the past, present and future of the Omega-3 Index

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New Evidence Shows Omega-3 DHA May Protect the Lungs

January 10, 2022

Omega-3 fatty acids—especially DHA and EPA—are widely known for their benefits in heart and brain health. But new research reveals they may also play a vital role in protecting lung...

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Omega-3 While Breastfeeding

January 10, 2022

As far back as two million years ago, a now extinct species of humans was breastfeeding. Fast forward to more modern times and we find approximately 80% of American babies...

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Mood Food – How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Can Support Mental Health

January 10, 2022

Mental health issues affect millions of people worldwide, and the numbers continue to rise. In the United States alone, 1 in 5 adults experiences a mental health condition each year—that’s...

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Omega-3s Hit the Mark – Again! – in Exercise Performance and Recovery

January 10, 2022

Omega-3 supplements, especially fish oil, show their worth in boosting athletic performance and aiding recovery after workouts. Athletes can gain from adding omega-3 to their routine.

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Is Omega-3 Brain Food? Three New Studies Suggest the Answer is YES

January 10, 2022

While omega-3s may not technically make you “smarter,” three new studies show that these essential fats, particularly EPA and DHA, are deeply involved in brain health. From protecting against air...

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Back Where It All Began – How the Greenland Eskimos Put Omega-3s on the Map

January 10, 2022

The story of omega-3s and heart health began in Greenland in the 1970s, when two Danish scientists, Drs. Jorn Dyerberg and Hans Bang, observed something fascinating: Eskimos in Greenland had...

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New Research on the Role Omega-3s Play in Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome

January 10, 2022

Adding fish oil supplements to your daily routine for diabetes can bring several health benefits. They support heart health and improve brain function. As research evolves, omega-3’s role in managing...