Ballstad Articles and Blogs

Sleep problems have become a modern epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), insufficient sleep is a growing public health concern. In the U.S. alone, more...

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...

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...

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...

There is little debate around the cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA. But what happens when these nutrients are missing from our diets? According to a...

New research shows that having a higher Omega-3 Index has a profound impact on asthma control and medication use. An earlier study published in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology:...

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...

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...

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...

The growing body of evidence supports the role of omega-3 DHA in improving birth outcomes, particularly when intervention starts early in pregnancy. Personalized testing and targeted supplementation may offer the...

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...

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...