#14. Omega-3 Fatty Acids—Current Science and Future Trends

English - February 28, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
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Episode Summary:This episode chronicles the discovery, current science and mode of action of omega-3 fatty acids—along with what to look for in an omega-3 supplement. Topics discussed are the following:Discovery of omega-3 fatty acidsHealth benefits of omega-3 from the scientific literatureOmega-3 deficiency in the dietMode of action of omega-3What to look for in an omega-3 supplementEpisode References:Paper in the Lancet recounting the initial discovery of omega-3 fatty acids in Greenland Eskimos: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/89498 Study regarding omega-3 and IQ: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1745691612462585Omega-3 can slow rates of brain atrophy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25877495 Cancer protective effects of omega-3: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23919748Omega-3 and depression: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27103682 Omega-3 and Vision: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/omega-3-for-your-eyesResolvins and their role in the resolution of inflammation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25052386America Heart Association recommendation for omega-3 intake: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24694001