Can Omega-3 Help Eyes? October 17, 2024Odd Roar Olsen From dry eye relief to protecting against AMD and diabetic complications, omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in maintaining lifelong eye health. DHA and EPA are particularly crucial, both...
Successful Omega-3 Studies Continue to Generate New Findings October 17, 2024Odd Roar Olsen In the last two decades, few nutrition topics have sparked as much debate as omega-3 supplements and cardiovascular health. Yet, landmark clinical trials such as REDUCE-IT, VITAL, and ASCEND continue...
New Reviews Encourage More Seafood Consumption During Pregnancy & Childhood for Its Brain Benefits October 17, 2024Odd Roar Olsen The message is simple: ensuring adequate omega-3 intake from seafood or supplements can provide lifelong cognitive and developmental advantages.
New Research Supports Establishing a Healthy Omega-3 DHA Level for Pregnant Women October 17, 2024Odd Roar Olsen The evidence continues to build: adequate DHA intake during pregnancy can improve outcomes for both mother and child. Studies show that women with higher DHA levels have longer pregnancies, healthier...
The Societal Costs of Low Omega-3 Consumption October 17, 2024Odd Roar Olsen Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are widely recognized as essential for heart and brain health. But what happens when diets lack them? According to research published in PLOS Medicine,...
Those in Early Stages of Atherosclerosis Have a Low Omega-3 Index October 17, 2024Odd Roar Olsen A recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that patients in the early stages of atherosclerosis had low Omega-3 Index levels.
Fish Oil Supplements & Death from Heart Disease and Any Cause October 17, 2024Odd Roar Olsen For years, the headlines have swung between excitement and skepticism over whether fish oil supplements truly benefit the heart. At OmegaQuant, we remain confident in their value—especially when it comes...
Higher Omega-3 EPA Blood Levels More Important Than Lowering Triglycerides, According to REDUCE-IT Researchers October 16, 2024Odd Roar Olsen The REDUCE-IT trial proves that it’s not just about taking omega-3s — it’s about achieving meaningful EPA blood levels. Prescription EPA like Vascepa achieves these levels in high-risk patients, but...
How Do Omega-3s Impact Immune Function? October 16, 2024Odd Roar Olsen Omega-3 fatty acids are more than just heart-healthy nutrients. They help regulate the immune system, ensuring inflammation is controlled and recovery is efficient. By supplying the body with the raw...
New Study Shows Kids with Higher Omega-3 Levels Have Healthier DNA October 16, 2024Odd Roar Olsen From protecting children’s DNA to slowing telomere shortening and promoting healthy aging, omega-3 fatty acids—particularly EPA and DHA—are consistently linked to longer, healthier lives.
New Research Offers Positive Outlook for Omega-3s & Bipolar Disorder October 16, 2024Odd Roar Olsen Bipolar disorder is the 6th leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, cutting an average of nine years off life expectancy. Alarmingly, data from the National...
New Evidence Shows Omega-3 DHA May Protect the Lungs October 16, 2024Odd Roar Olsen A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology investigated whether omega-3 fatty acids—particularly DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)—could help protect against interstitial lung disease (ILD). ILD is a group of...