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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.  

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....

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...

Figuring out how much omega-3 you need per day to reach the best Omega-3 Index has only recently become a focus of research.  

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,...

OmegaQuant’s Dr. Bill Harris has been studying omega-3s EPA and DHA for the last 35 years.

The term “stroke belt” refers to a cluster of southeastern U.S. states—like Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina—where the risk of stroke and heart disease is significantly higher than the...