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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