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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2023 · 43 MIN

Omega 3 Fats: Why They're Important, How to Get Them, and More

from The Nutrition Science Podcast · host Dr. Adrian Chavez

In this episode, we are going to be discussing a topic that can be a source of confusion for many people: omega-3 fats.Omega-3 fats are a complicated topic as there are different types of omega-3 fats which have different functions in our body and some of them can actually be made from others.So in this episode, we are going to break this topic down and discuss: The primary types of omega-3 fats and how to get them through foodOmega-3 fat needs throughout our lifespanBenefits of consumption of omega-3 fats on various aspects of health The relationship between blood levels of omega-3 on important health outcomesThe role of supplementation with omega-3 fats on various health outcomesHow to determine your omega-3 fat status And more...If you have ever been confused about this topic, you don't want to miss this episode. Here are some of the links that we discussed on the show. Omega-3 Index Test on AmazonSupplement Store LinkFor a written version of this podcast and to see all of the citations covered in this episode check out the blog: Read the BlogEnjoying the show or have a questions about a particular topic? Send us a message here. Support the show

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In this episode, we are going to be discussing a topic that can be a source of confusion for many people: omega-3 fats. Omega-3 fats are a complicated topic as there are different types of omega-3 fats which have different functions in our body and some of them can actually be made from others. So in this episode, we are going to break this topic down and discuss: The primary types of omega-3 fats and how to get them through foodOmega-3 fat needs throughout our lifespanBenefits of consu...

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