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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 1H 20M

The DHA Myth: What Fish Oil Isn’t Telling You

from Take Back My Brain · host Laurie Hammer

In this episode of Take Back My Brain, Laurie Hammer speaks with MIT-trained electrical engineer and physiologist Brian Peskin about the science of brain health and essential lipids.Peskin challenges common advice on fish oil and Omega-3 supplementation, introducing the concept of Parent Essential Oils (PEOs) as the real building blocks of healthy cells. He explains why DHA overload can damage capillaries, why Omega-6 is essential for oxygenation and anti-inflammatory support, and how to choose high-quality oils and fats for long-term cognitive and cardiovascular health.Listeners will gain actionable insights into: • The DHA myth and why high-dose fish oil can harm the brain • How Parent Omega-6 supports oxygen transfer and capillary health • The difference between adulterated and fully functional oils • Simple strategies to optimize lipid intake for the brain, heart, and immune systemCurious about what kind of stress might be driving your cravings? Take Laurie Hammer’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Craving Crusher Quiz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it only takes 2 minutes and offers personalized insights to help you understand your body’s signals and support your healing journey.This episode is brought to you by Zeolite Labs: ⁠https://www.zeolitelabs.com/heavy-metal-detoxBrian Peskin is an MIT-trained electrical engineer and theoretical physiologist who specializes in physiologic lipids. His research focuses on how essential oils are incorporated into cell membranes and capillaries, and how correct lipid ratios support oxygenation, immune function, and brain health. Peskin is a leading voice in the science of Parent Essential Oils and their role in preventing chronic disease.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/professorpeskin/ Website: https://brianpeskin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianpeskinonline X: https://x.com/BPeskinOnline Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLVFdVzq8eUiEe-hfWGI0Hw?view_as=subscriberConnect with Laurie HammerFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrain⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lauriehammer.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service

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