Why You Probably Need More Omega-3s In Your Diet

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Oct 24, 2022

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Daniel G Amen

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Paul Greenberg

Join Paul Greenberg, a bestselling author focused on fish and seafood, and Dr. Daniel Amen, a renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert, as they dive into the world of omega-3 fatty acids. They discuss how these essential nutrients can dramatically improve sleep, brain function, and heart health. The conversation uncovers the gut-brain connection and the staggering 97% deficiency rate of omega-3s in the population, linking this to mental health issues. Learn how lifestyle choices can enhance neuroplasticity and overall cognitive function.

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INSIGHT

Omega-3 Supplementation Threshold

Studies on omega-3 supplements often don't account for existing fish intake, creating a threshold effect.
The VITAL study showed null effect overall, but benefits emerged for non-fish-eaters and African Americans.

ANECDOTE

Vegan Diet Experiment

Paul Greenberg experimented with a vegan diet, resulting in low omega-3 levels.
Despite this, he experienced improved cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight.

ADVICE

Pescaterranean Diet

Paul Greenberg suggests a "pescaterranean" diet: mostly vegan with two portions of oily fish weekly.
This combines the benefits of veganism with essential nutrients from fish.

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Omega-3 is a fatty acid your body uses in all kinds of ways. Its benefits for our body are hard to overstate. But unlike most fats, your body can’t manufacture omega-3. Instead, it’s an “essential nutrient,” which means the only way to get it is through your diet.

In today’s episode, I talk with Paul Greenberg, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and Dr. Daniel Amen about the importance of essential fatty acids like omega-3 for sleep, brain and heart health, and more.

Paul Greenberg is the bestselling author of Four Fish, American Catch, and The Omega Principle. A regular contributor to the New York Times and many other publications, Mr. Greenberg is the writer-in-residence at the Safina Center, a Pew Fellow in Marine Conservation, and the recipient of a James Beard Award for Writing and Literature.

Dr. Andrew Huberman is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Cogan Award in 2017, which is given to the scientist making the largest discoveries in the study of vision. Work from the Huberman Laboratory at Stanford University School of Medicine has been published in top journals including Nature, Science, and Cell and has been featured in TIME, BBC, Scientific American, Discover, and other top media outlets.

Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, double-board-certified psychiatrist, 12-time New York Times bestselling author, and founder and CEO of Amen Clinics, with 10 US locations. Dr. Amen is the author of many books including the mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, as well as The End of Mental Illness, Memory Rescue, Healing ADD, and Your Brain Is Always Listening. His new book, You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type, is now available.

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