Stuart Tomc joins us to discuss fatty acids and fish oil, dietary supplements, integrative medicine and Omega 3's and 6's.

 

In this episode

00:56     Fat

01:47     How much fat we need?

02:28     Quality of fat

03:47     Role in metabolic derangement

05:47     ‘Eat fat and get thin’

06:28     What happens to fat when we eat fat?

07:10     Carbohydrate

10:35     Omega-6 and omega-3

11:55     Omega-3, where does it come from?

13:18     Omega-6 sourcing

14:23     Saturated fat

16:45     Fish oil and cod-liver oil and omega-3

18:35     Sustainability issue and toxicity issue

20:40     Big difference in quality

22:37     Measure a person’s omega-3 fatty acid

23-23     Recommended dose of omega-3

25:03     Home blood spot test

27:46     Omega-3 is anti-inflammatory and excess of omega-6 is pro-inflammatory

 

About Stuart Tomc 

Stuart Tomc has over twenty years experience in the field of Nutritional Medicine, Stuart Tomc is an authority on evidence-based dietary supplements. He is a respected consultant to the World Health Organisation and integrative physicians worldwide having traveled the world as an educator and trainer for over 10 years. With an accomplished background in media appearances, Stuart is adept at educating, entertaining, and delivering a powerful message on important health subjects in today’s changing world. In addition, he was a contributing writer in Dr. Perricone’s Seven Secrets to Beauty, Health and Longevity. Stuart currently serves as National Educator and Spokesperson for Nordic Naturals. 

 

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