The Quantum Based Podcast - With Dr Sara Pugh

#8 Boost Your Brain Power! Quantum Properties Of Omega 3 DHA - Prof Michael Crawford

Apr 12, 2025
Dr. Michael Crawford, a noted expert in brain lipids, discusses the vital role of omega-3 DHA in brain health. He emphasizes DHA's importance for cognitive development, particularly in children and pregnant women. The conversation highlights alarming trends of cognitive decline linked to nutritional deficiencies and the overlooked significance of seafood in diets. Crawford explains how DHA conducts electricity in the brain, crucial for synaptic function and learning, and raises concerns about declining DHA levels due to modern farming practices.
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DHA Conserved Across Species

  • DHA composition in brains is conserved across species regardless of size or type.
  • Marine mammals like dolphins have larger brains linked to preformed DHA availability in their diet.
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DHA Powers Nervous System

  • DHA is central to brain and vision signaling systems, likely originating vision in early animal evolution.
  • DHA absorbs ultraviolet light, powering electron release crucial for nervous system development.
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DHA as Quantum Semiconductor

  • DHA acts as a semiconductor in cell membranes, conducting electrons with precise quantum properties.
  • This explains the brain's need for extremely precise signaling in learning and cognition.
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