The Nutrition Science Podcast

Omega 3 Fats: Why They're Important, How to Get Them, and More


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In this episode, we are going to be discussing a topic that can be a source of confusion for many people: omega-3 fats.

Omega-3 fats are a complicated topic as there are different types of omega-3 fats which have different functions in our body and some of them can actually be made from others.

So in this episode, we are going to break this topic down and discuss: 

  • The primary types of omega-3 fats and how to get them through food
  • Omega-3 fat needs throughout our lifespan
  • Benefits of consumption of omega-3 fats on various aspects of health 
  • The relationship between blood levels of omega-3 on important health outcomes
  • The role of supplementation with omega-3 fats on various health outcomes
  • How to determine your omega-3 fat status 

And more...

If you have ever been confused about this topic, you don't want to miss this episode. 

Here are some of the links that we discussed on the show. 

Omega-3 Index Test on Amazon

Supplement Store Link

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