Choosing Quality Omega-3 Supplements

This chapter discusses the qualities to consider when selecting omega-3 supplements, including the importance of freshness, soft gel form, and avoiding flavored options that are more likely to be rancid. The hosts also touch on conflicting studies about oxidized omegas and the challenges in accurately testing for oxidation in pigmented supplements.

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Dr. Gillett and Nurse Practitioner James O'Hara delve into a conversation addressing the potential risks associated with omega-3 fatty acids.

00:00 Introduction

00:12 Emerging Risks Associated with Omega Fatty Acids

5:41 Synthesizing Insights from Four Significant Randomized Trials

16:00 Insights from Animal and Canine Studies

18:51 Examination of a DHA-Specific Trial

20:13 Addressing the Adequacy of a 500mg EPA Dosage

22:39 Exploring the Field of Nutrigenomics

24:57 Findings from a Cod Liver Oil Study

25:53 Investigating Blood Viscosity Concerns

27:13 Focusing on DHA Exclusive Trials

30:10 Unraveling the Link between Omega Fatty Acids and Gum Recession

30:43 Contrasting DHA versus EPA

31:41 Impact of Oxidized Fish Oil

37:54 Closing Thoughts and Outro

Studies/References

► https://www.jacc.org/doi/epdf/10.1016/j.jacc.2023.05.024

► https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.120.052209

► https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2773120

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30415628/

► https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMoa1811403?articleTools=true

► https://www.acc.org/clinical-topics/arrhythmias-and-clinical-ep/~/media/67142EC297834666B0CF741690027D9D.pdf

► https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.712984

► https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/circj/86/5/86_CJ-21-0615/_pdf

► https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/CIRCEP.112.971515

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2694923/

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18779276/

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17490962/

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2685599

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12145002/

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18555744/

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24970858/

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29846653/

► https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/wiley/effect-of-packaging-and-encapsulation-on-the-oxidative-and-sensory-ElE1I6yjXd?key=dd_plugin&utm_campaign=pluginGoogleScholar&utm_source=pluginGoogleScholar&utm_medium=plugin

► https://doi.org/10.1080/19390211.2023.2252064

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