Omega-3 Research & News

Breastfeeding is widely recommended by the AAP, WHO, and UNICEF—exclusively for the first six months, and then alongside complementary foods for at least a year (AAP) or up to two...

About 1 in 10 U.S. pregnancies ends in preterm birth (before 37 weeks), a leading cause of infant complications and long-term disability. While risks vary (e.g., prior miscarriages, hypertension, diabetes,...

If you’re pregnant, you don’t need to avoid fish—you just need to choose wisely. Favor low-mercury, omega-3-rich seafood two to three times a week, consider a DHA-containing prenatal, and keep...

Fresh evidence adds weight to a simple idea: your omega-3 DHA status early in pregnancy matters. In a prospective Belgian cohort, higher maternal DHA and a stronger overall Omega-3 Index...

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)...

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...

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...

Pregnancy comes with a swirl of guidance, and it’s not always simple to sort the essentials from the noise. Most healthy parents-to-be can keep moving with about 30 minutes of...

A new Cochrane Review analyzing 70 clinical trials and nearly 20,000 pregnant women has brought powerful clarity to a long-standing question: Can omega-3 fatty acids reduce the risk of preterm...

Pregnancy is joyous, but it’s also full of very real worries—finances, nutrition, and the health of both mother and baby. Among the biggest concerns is preterm birth, defined by the...