Omega-3 Research & News

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New Study Shows Kids with Higher Omega-3 Levels Have Healthier DNA

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Scientists measured diet, body metrics and blood levels of several nutrients (EPA, DHA, vitamin B12, riboflavin, beta-carotene) in 140 healthy children and teens. To check DNA integrity, they used the...

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New Reviews Encourage More Seafood Consumption During Pregnancy & Childhood for Its Brain Benefits

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Eating seafood during pregnancy and throughout childhood is consistently linked with better brain and behavioral outcomes—with benefits beginning at low intakes and often increasing with more. Pair real food (seafood)...

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How to Deal with Pregnancy and Depression

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Depression during pregnancy and after birth is far more common than many realize — but it is also highly treatable. Early diagnosis, compassionate care, and lifestyle support can make a...

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Can Omega-3s Help ADHD?

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by difficulty sustaining attention, regulating impulses, and sitting still for long. The American Psychiatric Association estimates it affects roughly 8.4% of children...

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How Omega-3s Help Asthma in Children

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Asthma has surged worldwide over recent decades, and children shoulder a disproportionate share of the burden. Small airways mean even modest swelling can dramatically restrict airflow, turning a routine cold...

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How Omega-3s Can Support Your Baby’s Defenses

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Spring may be around the corner, but colds and flu don’t read calendars. In the U.S., influenza activity can rumble on into May, and common colds circulate in every season...