The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast #293 Can Fish Oil Improve Your Gut? | Dr Amrita Vijay
Apr 16, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Amrita Vijay, a scientific advisor specializing in diet and the gut microbiome, reveals fascinating insights into the role of omega-3 fatty acids and prebiotics in gut health. She explains the surprising benefits of omega-3s for enhancing microbiome diversity and the critical need for a varied diet. Dr. Vijay also emphasizes the importance of culturally relevant dietary changes and discusses the power of naturally fermented foods. Tune in for evidence-based strategies to optimize your health through nutrition!
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Omega-3s Have Prebiotic Effects
- Omega-3 supplements influence gut microbiome composition and increase beneficial short-chain fatty acids.
- Effects are dose-dependent; higher doses produce stronger microbiome changes.
Diversify Your Fiber Sources
- Focus on a diverse range of fiber types from whole foods rather than supplementing one type.
- Different fibers benefit different aspects of health across the body.
Diversity Isn't Always Healthy
- Higher gut microbiota diversity doesn't always mean better health.
- Diversity may include pathogenic bacteria, so composition matters more than number.