Both omega 3 and 6 come with a wide range of benefits and we explore them fully giving our thoughts and summarising the latest evidence. Do omega 3/6 help with cardiovascular health, brain health, exercise recovery? These are some of the things we dive into. The big question is though...Do you need to supplement extra into your diet?

We also look at the different types of omega 3 - ALA, EPA, DHA and go into why these types make all the difference when it comes to food containing "omega 3". Honestly it's all a bit crazy this week and this episode was certainly a headache to research so we hope you find some value in what we say.

Before taking a health supplement it's important you consult your doctor first in case of any underlying health issues.

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Studies Mentioned

Alan Flanagan

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Cognition throughout the Lifespan

Red blood cell omega-3 fatty acid levels and markers of accelerated brain ageing

Meta-analysis and meta-regression of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for major depressive disorder

Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexaenoic Acid and Blood Pressure

Impact of Varying Dosages of Fish Oil on Recovery and Soreness Following Eccentric Exercise

Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and the brain

Increasing dietary linoleic acid does not increase tissue arachidonic acid content in adults consuming Western-type diets

Effect of Dietary Linoleic Acid on Markers of Inflammation in Healthy Persons

Cardiovascular Risk Reduction with Icosapent Ethyl for Hypertriglyceridemia

Consumption of Fish and ω-3 Fatty Acids and Cancer Risk: An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses of Observational Studies

Dietary intake and status of n–3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in a population of fish-eating and non-fish-eating meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans

Cochrane Review