Omega-3 fatty acids play a role in immune system function. They are incorporated into the cell membrane of immune cells, as well as many other cells, and are metabolized to eicosanoids, a group of...
Higher chronic inflammation levels have been linked to an increased risk of many chronic diseases. GrassrootsHealth offers two tests that provide information about your levels of inflammation: C-reactive Protein (CRP) Test and AA:EPA Ratio...
As we saw in an earlier post, 64% of GrassrootsHealth participants consume at least one meal with fatty fish per week on average. Today, we’ll look at what types of fatty fish are consumed...
In 2017, GrassrootsHealth added questions about dietary omega-3 intake to its questionnaire to collect the typical number of meals containing fatty fish, such as salmon, sardines, and tuna, or plant-based omega-3s per week. Today,...
Omega-3 fatty acids are well known to provide healthful benefits for the heart, reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of death. A study by Kelley et al. published in The Journal of Nutrition highlighted...
As we saw in an earlier post, Omega-3 Index levels vary by location among GrassrootsHealth participants. In addition to Omega-3 Index, GrassrootsHealth also offers testing for your AA:EPA ratio (as an add-on to the...
Almost 2,500 participants have measured their Omega-3 Index using the home blood spot test offered by GrassrootsHealth! Today, we’ll look at how Omega-3 Index varies by location. Among GrassrootsHealth participants worldwide, the average Omega-3...
In a previous blog, we compared the EPA+DHA intake requirement to achieve an Omega-3 Index of 8% or higher, the optimal level for health, for fish and krill oil supplements. Today we took a...
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...
Omega-3s are a healthy type of fat that comes in multiple forms. Omega-3s can be found in fish (EPA and DHA) and in plant oils such as flaxseed and soybean (ALA). The omega-3s found...