Dr Bill Harris, PhD | Omega-3 - Healthspan's Best Friend

New to Omega-3 Fatty Acids? If you don’t know what fatty acids are or what they do for our health, there is no one better to learn from than Dr Harris on the topic. Ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide based on the impact of his research, Dr. Bill Harris has been a leading researcher in omega-3 fatty acids for over 40 years.“If you care what your cholesterol level is, you better care what your omega 3 is because it’s more important than cholesterol in terms of telling you about your risk for heart disease”. Here with Ben, Dr Harris unveils how these essential nutrients, found predominantly in marine sources like EPA and DHA, are vital for reducing risks associated with major health issues such as heart disease, stroke, cognitive decline, and premature death.Dr Bill Harris has over 300 scientific papers on fatty acids and health, the vast majority on omega-3. He has been on the faculty of three medical schools (Universities of Kansas, Missouri (at Kansas City), and South Dakota), and has received 5 NIH grants to study omega-3. He was the co-author on three AHA statements on fatty acids and heart health. As the co-inventor of the Omega-3 Index (and other omega-3 blood tests) and founder of OmegaQuant Analytics.Find Dr Bill Harris and learn more:Fatty Acid Research InstituteOmegaquant Test - order a dry blood spot test to measure your omega-3 levelsStudies mentioned or related to this episode:The Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on the Lipid Profile and Cardiovascular Markers Following Downhill Running in Long-Distance RunnersPlasma BDNF is a more reliable biomarker than erythrocyte omega-3 index for the omega-3 fatty acid enrichment of brainCan omega-3 fatty acids help protect against hearing loss?Assessing the Efficacy of Omega-3 Fatty Acids + Statins vs. Statins Only on Cardiovascular OutcomesEstimation and predictors of the Omega-3 Index in the UK BiobankOmega-3 Fatty Acids Improve Functionality of High-Density Lipoprotein in Individuals With High Cardiovascular RiskWant to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTubeInstagram  @degreesofhealth Tik Tok @degrees_of_healthDisclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.