In an earlier post we explored the evidence supporting the health benefits of achieving an Omega-3 Index of at least 8%. Since mid-2017, GrassrootsHealth has offered a home blood spot test for the Omega-3...
The Omega-3 Index is a measurement of the amount of the EPA and DHA in red blood cell (RBC) membranes. EPA and DHA, which are found in fish and shellfish as well as some...
Last week, we discussed the importance of vitamin D for sports health, due to its role in musculoskeletal health. Today we will focus on the benefits of omega-3s for the everyday athlete due to...
In earlier posts we explored the relationship between vitamin D level, Omega-3 Index, and vitamin C intake and the occurrence of colds and the flu separately. In the final blog post of this series,...
In earlier posts we explored the relationship between vitamin C intake and Omega-3 Index and the occurrence of colds and the flu separately. Using the data you provided for the GrassrootsHealth study, we’ll explore...
In earlier posts we explored the relationship between vitamin D level and Omega-3 Index and the occurrence of colds and the flu separately. Using the data you provided for the GrassrootsHealth study, we’ll explore...
In previous blog posts we shared key findings #1 and #2 from our recently published analysis using YOUR omega-3 data. Key finding #1 was that neither following the American Heart Association guidelines of consuming...
In a previous blog post we shared key finding #1 from our recently published analysis using YOUR data on fish consumption, omega-3 supplement use, and Omega-3 Index, a measurement of omega-3 status in the...
Omega-3 fatty acids are a healthy type of fat that comes in multiple forms. Long-chain omega-3s, primarily EPA and DHA which are found in fish and shellfish, have been linked to numerous health benefits....
In earlier posts we showed that fewer GrassrootsHealth participants with higher vitamin D status and those who regularly took vitamin C experienced a cold or the flu compared to those with a lower status...