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Omega 3: Engaging hearts and minds

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Health, which is one of the original states of well- being is at stake. Today’s world is more prone to diseases, allergies and infections and in case you want to seek the reasons, you might find plenty. Out of all the primary rationale is our respective immune system. To battle these health odds, Omega-3s are the essential fatty acids we, humans, need for our bodies to function correctly. Lipoic healthcare, a medical company brings its effective “ EPA omega3” and “ DHA omega3 ” as a rescue to various health-related issues. •    To reduce the cellular inflammation, EPA Omega3 fatty acids can be a great use. Its crucial task is signalling the molecules named eicosanoids which are seen in the to play various psychological roles. •    The DHA Omega 3 fatty acid favours the development of the brain and is involved in several neurological operations. •    Where menopause is a becoming a great concern for the women( 40-50 years),  EPA is seen reducing the attacks of hot

The Simple and Best Solution for Blood Sample Analysis - DBS Testing

  Dried Blood Spot sampling has been around for more than 5 decades. For many years now this sampling method is being used for testing congenital metabolic disease in new-born babies. A blood sample is collected in a filter paper by making a tiny prick on the infant’s heel. In recent years, DBS testing has progressed hugely and is being significantly used in various fields of studies including infectious diseases, forensics, field testing and toxicology to name a few.   What is of DBS Sampling   This is a method where just a few drops of blood is collected in a filter paper and dried before the same is sent for testing to the lab. One spot of blood can be used to analyse and measure more than 50 analytes. Even after being dried and stored in room temperature this method delivers accurate results with minimum volume requirement.  Samples can be attained easily with a minute prick in the finger or heel with minimal training, and you can collect the sample at home without

Mother’s Milk DHA Test for Healthy Development of Your Baby

  Do you know what structural component is responsible for the development of the human brain, cerebral cortex, retina, skin, and healthy heart function? It’s DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an important omega-3 fatty acid that is particularly an essential component needed during the first two years of a child’s growth. You know that baby is born in the mother’s womb and fed through the umbilical cord. After birth, the baby is fed the breast milk. Yes, what you need to understand is that the amount of DHA present in your blood quantifies the amount that will be present in your breast milk while you are going to conceive. So you need to measure your DHA level to ensure that it is standard or deficient. Why is DHA test necessary?         Omega-3 is an ancient nutrient necessary for baby’s developing brain.       Breast milk is the best-known source of nutrition including DHA for baby.     Your breast milk may be deficient of DHA that doesn’t provide an adequate nutritional suppl

A New And Innovative Technique In Blood Testing: Dried Blood Spot Testing

     Dried Blood Spot Testing, a new approach, has been developed and applied for the first time to analyze the ziprasidone (ZPR) of schizophrenic patients. The testing is not new and has arrived five decades ago but did not become very popular at that time. However, recently, Dried Blood Spot Testing has gained the increasing importance and popularity. The diagnostic centers, which offer Dried Blood Spot Services, use this blood testing technique for screening of HIV and HCV infection.     Ried Blood Spot sampling is an easy way of sample collection where patients place blood drops on an absorbent paper and then the paper is air dried. Sample collection, delivery, storage, and transport are easy in this method of blood testing. Dried BloodSpot kit Manufacturers provide the patients and the practitioners with a complete dried blood spot kit that contains all the gears needed for blood sample collection and can be easily stored and delivered. Advantages Of Dried Blood Spot T

The Best Dried Blood Spot Kit Manufacturers

The concept of dried blood spot (DBS) sampling, collecting a capillary blood sample from pricking the heel or a finger with a lancet, was introduced in Scotland in 1963 by Robert Guthrie. This method was initially used only for screening for metabolic diseases in large populations. But looking at the benefits of this easy and least painful method neonatal screening was implemented nationwide from the late 1960s onwards in many countries in the western world. DBS was initially used only in testing for phenylketonuria, the number of tests soon expanded to hypothyroidism, hormonal disorders, sickle cell disorders and HIV. Along with neonatal screening there are many other of tests that were made available for ambulant patients. The DBS blood collection method is very fast becoming a vital basis for quantitative analysis of biomarkers. Dried blood spot is a type of sample collection where patients put a few drops pf blood on a filter card after a finger prick with a lancet. This card

Everything you need to Know about Mother's Milk DHA Testing

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Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid found in breast milk, has many health benefits for both mother and baby.  Various studies have found that this essential polyunsaturated fatty acid is needed in sufficient amounts for development of proper cognitive functions of the brain and visual functions of retina along with many other health benefits. Advanced levels of DHA omega-3 in breast milk and sufficient DHA intakes by infants have been associated with:           Developed neuro-behavioural functioning amongst infants           Improved visual alertness           Better hand-eye coordination           Lower risk of bronchitis and bronchiolitis           Building of robust nervous system Infants are not capable of producing their own DHA and therefore for a balanced development they must obtain it from breast milk of infant formula milk in the initial months after birth. Mother’s breast milk naturally contains DHA but the amount varies depending on a mother’s di

Omega 6 and Omega 3 Imbalance is Making us Sick! Read to Know More…

Effects of Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids are opposing; therefore, one needs to maintain a healthy ratio in consumption of both these fats. Since evolution, the humans are known to evolve on Omega 6 and Omega 3 ratio of 1:1; but a large variation in this ratio has been noticed in today’s western diet.  Research reveals that modern western diet implicit a huge imbalance in n6n3 ratio ranging between 15:1 and 17:1. The intake of Omega 6 in daily diet is much higher than Omega 3. Omega 3 fatty acids are known to prevent wide ranging medical conditions such as brain dysfunction, arthritis, depression, asthma, cardiovascular diseases and many more. For most people, the ratio of 4:1 is known to be ideal for maintaining perfect Omega 6 and Omega 3 balance . It implies 4 Omega 6s in lieu to every 1 Omega 3. However, the experts say maintaining 1:1 ratio is preferred. How to Maintain a Perfect n6n3 Ratio? To maintain a balanced ratio of n6n3 fatty acids in the human body, it

Kids Who Consume Fish Sleep Better and Have Higher IQ Levels

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As per a study published in December 2017 by a group of researchers from University of Pennsylvania it has been found that growing kids who ate fish at least once per week have a better sleep quality and a higher IQ level as compared to kids who ate fish less often or did not eat fish at all. For the study researchers had surveyed 541 school kids aged between nine and eleven and asked them about their fish consumption pattern and measured their IQ levels. The parents were also included to know about their sleep quality.  It was found that children who consumed fish one a week or more had 4.8 points higher IQ than those who rarely or never consumed fish. Those who occasionally consumed fish scored 3.3 points higher. Omega 3 can be found in many types of fish, including salmon, sardines and tuna. Prior studies had shown a connection between the fatty acids Omega 3 found in various marine fish, and enhanced intelligence, as well as omega-3s and peaceful sleep. But this is the