Omega-3 Index

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Increasing the Omega-3 Index helps a damaged heart recover

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

When a heart attack (myocardial infarction) kills or damages heart muscle, the left ventricle must “remodel” to restore pumping strength. Successful remodeling lowers the risk of heart failure and death;...

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A Global View of Omega-3 Index Levels

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

For years, researchers measured “omega-3 status” in many different ways—plasma here, serum there, whole blood or red cells somewhere else; sometimes EPA+DHA, sometimes EPA+DHA+DPA.

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Is There An Ideal Omega-3 Index for Children?

January 06, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Children aren’t just small adults. When it comes to omega-3s and cognition, a kid-specific target around 6% on the Omega-3 Index appears both plausible and practical—provided you measure it.

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How is the Omega-3 Index Connected to Depression?

January 06, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Science evolves, and no single study is definitive. But across countries, clinical scenarios, and even brain tissue, one pattern repeats: higher omega-3 status tracks with lower depression risk and severity.