Omega-3 Research & News

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How Do Omega-3s Impact Immune Function?

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Omega-3s (EPA & DHA) are often called “anti-inflammatory,” but their real superpower is balance. Infections kick off a complex, two-part immune response—an immediate “innate” attack and a targeted “adaptive” follow-up—and...

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JAMA Study Links Omega-3 Intake to Sperm Quality and Improved Reproductive Hormone Levels

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Infertility touches roughly one in six couples, and men contribute to the problem nearly half the time. Over the past half-century, researchers have documented a striking fall in sperm numbers...

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Setting the Record Straight on Omega-3 Pharmaceuticals vs. Supplements

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

This isn’t Rx vs. supplement—it’s dose vs. under-dose. Use fish, supplements, and/or prescriptions strategically, verify with the Omega-3 Index, and you’ll cut through the noise—and toward the benefits that the...

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Getting Enough Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Food

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Getting enough omega-3 fatty acids—especially EPA and DHA—is tough if fish isn’t your go-to. Here’s a simple, science-grounded guide to which seafoods deliver the most omega-3s, how much you really...

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New Research Shows People with PAD Might Have an Omega-3 Deficiency

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

New research published in March shows that people who suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD) might not be getting enough omega-3s from their diet. According to the researchers, simply getting enough...

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The Keto Diet Delivers Omega-3s

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

A well-crafted ketogenic diet doesn’t just help you navigate holiday buffets—it can also boost your intake of heart- and brain-friendly omega-3s. Keep net carbs low, prioritize whole foods, and make...

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4 Things Vitamin D and Omega-3s Have in Common

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Vitamin D and omega-3s are foundational for whole-body health—and many of us fall short. Consider a food-first approach (fatty fish, fortified foods, sensible sun) supported by smart supplementation when needed....

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Could Your Diet Be Clouding Your Thinking?

January 06, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Every January, millions of us vow to “eat better” or “lose weight.” By spring, enthusiasm fades and old patterns creep back in. That slide isn’t a character flaw—it’s a design...

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Great News About Fish Oil & Cholesterol Levels

January 06, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Where omega-3s shine: lowering triglycerides, supporting healthy blood pressure, and contributing to overall cardiovascular risk reduction—especially at adequate doses and with measurable blood levels.

$Molecular structure of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA), an Omega-3 fatty acid, shown in skeletal and 3D ball-and-stick models with the formula $\text{C}_{20}\text{H}_{30}\text{O}_2$.$

EPA vs DHA – understand the difference

December 28, 2021Odd Roar Olsen

EPA and DHA are the two heavy-hitters of omega-3s, but they don’t do the same jobs. Your ideal mix shifts across life stages and with specific health goals. Understanding what...