The Powerful Longevity Benefits of Omega-3 | Dr. Rhonda Patrick
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April 2nd 2024
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The Omega-3 Supplementation Guide
A blueprint for choosing the right fish oil supplement — filled with specific recommendations, guidelines for interpreting testing data, and dosage protocols.
Eighty percent of people globally (and ~95% of people in the US) don't get enough omega-3s (EPA & DHA). In this video, expect to learn:
- Why not getting enough omega-3 from seafood is a top-6 preventable cause of death
- How to know if you're getting enough omega-3s with an omega-3 index test
- The optimal omega-3 index level (and the average level in the US)
- The life expectancy benefits of a high omega-3 index
- If not getting enough omega-3s is as bad as smoking
- How much supplemental omega-3 you should take if you're deficient
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Omega-3 News
- Omega-3s protect the heart and muscles against damage incurred during endurance running.
- BDNF emerges as a critical marker of omega-3 fatty acid levels in the brain.
- Study shows people with a high omega-3 DHA level in their blood are at 49% lower risk of Alzheimer’s
- High-dose 2.4g EPA/DHA omega-3 in third trimester of pregnancy decreased the risk of wheeze & asthma during first 5 years of child's life by 54%
- Eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids reduces risk of asthma in some children.
