Omega-3 status can be assessed by measuring the amount of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in red blood cells, which is called the Omega-3 Index. The primary food source of EPA and...
Chronic, low-level inflammation has been linked to a number of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The higher the inflammation levels, the higher the risk of developing chronic disease. Sometimes an individual will...
Clinical Trial for Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes Now Enrolling Individuals age 6 – 65 years old, who have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) within the past 10 years, are invited to...
Some may be wondering why it’s important to test omega-3 levels. In this blog, we talk about what omega-3s are, why they are important, and the importance of testing your omega-3 levels. What are...
How can we interpret the vastly different reports about the VITAL Randomized Controlled Trial of vitamin D and omega-3? Is there truly “…no lower incidence of major invasive cancer or cardiovascular events than placebo”...
A new study with the Framingham Heart Study Offspring Cohort found that people with the highest Omega-3 Index levels had a lower risk of overall mortality compared to those with the lowest levels. In...
Our very first D*action test results came in just over 9 years ago, in January 2009. Over 11,500 individuals have now taken part in our “observational field trial” by sharing their vitamin D test...
Healthy Omega-3 levels have been associated with heart health, a longer life, brain health, reduced inflammation, and more. How much Omega-3 do you have in your blood? This can be measured with a simple...
Postpartum Depression According to the National Institute of Mental Health, postpartum depression affects between 7-13 percent of all mothers. Postpartum depression can occur between a few weeks after birth, all the way until a...
Researchers think the Omega-3 Index test is a good predictor of longevity. Could having an Omega-3 Index over 8% increase your life span?