Omega-3 Research & News

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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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New Research Highlights Omega-3 as Top Mental Health Nutrients… and Not a Moment Too Soon

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Integrating high-quality omega-3 supplements, tracking your Omega-3 Index, and maintaining a balanced, anti-inflammatory diet can all play key roles in improving emotional resilience and long-term mental health.

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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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Most Powerful Sources of Omega-3s

January 10, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Most people need more EPA and DHA. Pick the source that fits your diet (fish, fish oil, krill, or algal oil), meet WHO targets, and use the Omega-3 Index to...

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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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11 Myths About Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Freshness, dose, and form matter far more than hype. Choose a clean, well-handled omega-3, take enough EPA+DHA consistently, and validate your levels. That’s how you turn fish oil from “maybe”...

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The Long, Winding Road of Omega-3 Research: A Brief History According to Dr. Bill Harris

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

From the icy coasts of Greenland to the halls of modern medical research, omega-3s have reshaped our understanding of nutrition and cardiovascular health.What began as an observation among the Inuit...

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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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Is Omega-6 Good for You?

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Omega-3s remain essential for brain, eye, and heart health—keep those EPA and DHA intakes up. But omega-6, particularly linoleic acid, isn’t the villain. Large, well-conducted prospective studies associate higher LA...

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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...