Why athletes often show low omega‑3

Confusion around omega-3, seed oils and the omega-6:3 ratio has fuelled major misconceptions. In this episode, Angela speaks with leading researcher Dr William Harris to clarify what the evidence really shows about omega-6 fats, seed oils and long-chain omega-3s - and why much popular advice is outdated.

They explore why the omega-6:3 ratio doesn’t predict inflammation, why EPA/DHA deficiency is so common, and how omega-3 status affects mental health, pregnancy, cognition and cardiovascular resilience.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Why omega-6 isn’t inherently inflammatory

• What research shows about seed oils & chronic disease

• How the Omega-3 Index works

• Why adults, kids & athletes are often low in EPA/DHA

• Omega-3 links to mood, postpartum recovery & cognition

• DHA needs in pregnancy, breastfeeding & childhood

• EPA/DHA effects on triglycerides & heart health

• Fish oil vs algae vs krill - key differences

• The truth about oxidation, mercury & microplastics

• How much EPA/DHA is needed

• Omega-3 for children’s learning & behaviour

• Early findings on omega-3 and skin hydration

Timestamps0:00:00 Introduction0:00:19 Debunking Omega-3 & Omega-6 Myths

0:05:38 Seed Oils & Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio: Health Implications

0:11:47 Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed Meat

0:14:18 Health Benefits of Omega-3

0:19:23 Omega-3 for Depression & Postpartum

0:22:36 Is Omega-3 Safe for Pregnant Women & Children?

0:29:39 Dosing Guide & Best Sources of Omega-30:37:28 Is Mercury in Fish Really Harmful?

0:43:22 How to Choose a High-Quality Omega-3 Supplement

0:49:34 Omega-3 for Heart Health, Blood Sugar & Diabetes Risk

0:52:59 Omega-3 for Brain Health0:55:50 Omega-3 for Skin & Beauty

1:02:17 Omega-3 for Dysmenorrhea & Menopause Hot Flashes

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr William Harris is one of the world’s leading researchers in omega-3 fatty acids and co-inventor of the Omega-3 Index, the globally recognised biomarker for long-term EPA and DHA status. He has published over 300 scientific papers on omega-3s, cardiovascular health, cognition and inflammation, and is the founder of the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI), advancing clinical understanding of fatty acids and health.

🌐 Website: https://www.faresinst.org/

📚 Research (PubMed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Harris+WS

🧪 Omega-3 Testing (OmegaQuant): https://omegaquant.com/