Omega-3 Research & News

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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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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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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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This Is Your Brain On Omega-3s

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

The adult brain weighs a little over three pounds and, by composition, is astonishingly fatty—about sixty percent. Not all fats are created equal, though. Among the few that literally become...

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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...

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5 Ways Pregnant Women Can Get More DHA in Their Diets

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Expectant mothers need a steady supply of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) to give baby’s brain, eyes, and nervous system the best possible start. A practical target is at least 200 mg...

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3 Ways DHA Supports Moms and Babies

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

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...

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New Research Highlights Urgent Need for Omega-3s for Football Players

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

As Super Bowl week grabs the headlines, another football story keeps surfacing: repeated head impacts are common, often missed, and too rarely addressed early. Leagues have added rules and protocols,...

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Are You Getting Enough Omega-3s? New Research Says Probably Not…

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Omega-3 fatty acids are often praised for their heart-protective benefits — but new research suggests that most people are not getting nearly enough of them. Despite recommendations from leading health...

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Do Omega-3s Lower Cholesterol?

January 07, 2022Ballstad NO Staff Account

Omega-3s may not lower cholesterol, but their benefits extend far beyond it. By lowering triglycerides, supporting healthy blood pressure, and improving your Omega-3 Index, they address the deeper causes of...

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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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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...