Omega-3 Research & News

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Higher Omega-3 EPA Blood Levels More Important Than Lowering Triglycerides, According to REDUCE-IT Researchers

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Groundbreaking research presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2020 Scientific Session has reshaped how scientists understand the heart-protective effects of omega-3s.

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Fish Oil Supplements & Death from Heart Disease and Any Cause

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Headlines flip-flop on fish oil, but one thing is steady: EPA and DHA reliably raise your Omega-3 Index, and a growing body of research ties better omega-3 status to better...

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Those in Early Stages of Atherosclerosis Have a Low Omega-3 Index

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

A steady stream of studies is clarifying how omega-3s (EPA and DHA) relate to early artery changes long before a heart attack ever occurs. New work in the European Journal...

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New Study Suggests Heart Patients Can Improve Brain Function with Omega-3s

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

For people with coronary artery disease, omega-3s may offer brain benefits—especially when started before cognitive decline and dosed to raise the Omega-3 Index. Add that to their cardiovascular and mood...

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Successful Omega-3 Studies Continue to Generate New Findings

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Whether you choose to eat more fatty fish or take a high-quality supplement, the science now confirms that reaching and maintaining optimal omega-3 levels could be one of the simplest,...

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New Meta-Analysis on Omega-3s & Heart Health Focuses on Dose

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

New research from Harvard University—published in the Journal of the American Heart Association—has once again put omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) in the spotlight. The large-scale meta-analysis combined data...

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AHA Issues New Advisory About Omega-3s & High Triglycerides

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

In mid-August, the American Heart Association (AHA) issued an updated science advisory on using prescription omega-3 fatty acids to manage high triglycerides. After reviewing 17 randomized, controlled trials, the panel...

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From Blood Pressure to Pregnancy: US FDA Recognizes the Power of Omega-3s

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Personalizing omega-3 intake is simplest when you can see your baseline and track your progress. Tests such as the Prenatal DHA Test (blood) and the Mother’s Milk DHA Test (breast...

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New Research Shows Another Way Omega-3s Help the Heart

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

From lowering inflammation and triglycerides to improving blood vessel flexibility, omega-3 fatty acids continue to prove themselves as powerful allies in cardiovascular health.

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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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Do Omega-3s Thin the Blood?

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

If you take an omega-3 supplement and also use a “blood thinner,” it’s natural to wonder whether combining the two could make you bleed more easily. You may have seen...

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What does a nutrient have to do to get some respect around here?

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

A new 730-page Cochrane meta-analysis on omega-3s triggered a wave of “fish oil doesn’t work” headlines. The report concluded that long-chain omega-3s (EPA/DHA) don’t prevent cardiovascular disease, while plant-based ALA...