Omega-3s are popular and among the most researched nutrients on the planet, but do you know what they are or what they do? Most people don’t. We engage experts from around the globe to tell their stories of intrigue and discovery and translate science into news you can use. From how-to’s to health benefits, from personalized testing to public health, our interview style podcast dedicated to understanding omega-3 nutrition from Wiley Companies will leave you informed and – caution – it may even cause improvement to your health.
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Omega-3s are popular and among the most researched nutrients on the planet, but do you know what they are or what they do? Most people don’t. We engage experts from around the globe to tell their stories of intrigue and discovery and translate science into news you can use. From how-to’s to health benefits, from personalized testing to public health, our interview style podcast dedicated to understanding omega-3 nutrition from Wiley Companies will leave you informed and – caution – it may even cause improvement to your health.
Practical logic on omega-3 in human nutrition and perspective on what gets lost in translation
The Science & The Story - Behind Omega 3
25 minutes
4 years ago
Practical logic on omega-3 in human nutrition and perspective on what gets lost in translation
Dr. Brenna shares insights on where interest in omega-3 for the heart and brain began, and what we know about omega-3 and human genes today. Where is DHA found in our bodies? How was that discovered? Hear why research reported in isolation can be confusing and how research design flaws impact results. With fun curiosity about lipid chemistry for 32+ years, Dr. Brenna breaks things down into practical, logical explanations.Topics Discussed:5:55 Difference between EPA & DHA 6:51 Where DHA is found in the body 8:00 Omega-3's role in cardiovascular health 11:38 Omega-3's role in neurocognitive health 16:34 What's known about genes and omega-3s18:51 Making sense of conflicting information on omega-3s Resources Mentioned in this episode:Dr. Tom Brenna's Biohttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4733252/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0047248414000839
The Science & The Story - Behind Omega 3
Omega-3s are popular and among the most researched nutrients on the planet, but do you know what they are or what they do? Most people don’t. We engage experts from around the globe to tell their stories of intrigue and discovery and translate science into news you can use. From how-to’s to health benefits, from personalized testing to public health, our interview style podcast dedicated to understanding omega-3 nutrition from Wiley Companies will leave you informed and – caution – it may even cause improvement to your health.
