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

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Long-chain omega-3s—EPA and DHA—don’t magically boost IQ, but they do help build brain structure and support how the brain functions. Three recent studies add fresh clues across different areas: brain...

People with More of These Nutrients in Their Blood Tend to Live Longer, Healthier Lives

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Staying vibrant later in life isn’t just about adding years—it’s about preserving energy, mobility, and clarity. Among the nutrients that help, the long-chain omega-3s EPA and DHA stand out.

RESEARCH UPDATE: Removing trans fats from food supply resulted in fewer cardiovascular-related hospital admissions

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Policy moved first, manufacturers followed, blood levels fell—and now hard outcomes are catching up. The New York county data link trans-fat restrictions to fewer heart attacks and strokes, and the...