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Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Fish Oil, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, EPA, DHA & Much More!

Nov 21, 2020
Dr. William S. Harris and Dr. Kristina Harris Jackson share their extensive expertise in omega-3 fatty acids and fish oil. They dive into proven benefits for heart health and discuss ideal dosages and EPA/DHA ratios. The duo clarifies misconceptions about plant versus marine omega-3 sources, tackling oxidation issues and rancidity. They emphasize the importance of individual testing for omega-3 levels and highlight innovative sources like algal oil, ensuring listeners understand how to navigate the fish oil supplement landscape.
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INSIGHT

Omega-3 Sources

  • Omega-3 fatty acids have two main dietary sources: plant-based ALA and fish-derived EPA/DHA.
  • ALA converts to EPA/DHA inefficiently, making fish or algal oil better sources.
ADVICE

Dietary Fats and Cell Membranes

  • Prioritize consuming EPA and DHA, as they are essential and directly incorporated into cell membranes.
  • Other fats like saturated and monounsaturated are influenced more by metabolism.
INSIGHT

Oxidation vs. Peroxidation

  • Oxidation has two meanings: one for biochemists, another for food scientists.
  • Biochemical oxidation activates fatty acids for signaling, while peroxidation (in food science) means they're destroyed.
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