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#83 - Bill Harris, Ph.D.: Omega-3 fatty acids
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2019/12/9
The Peter Attia Drive
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What is Bill’s long history of studying fatty acids?
How do you define the different types of fatty acids?
Why are fatty acids significant? Should we care?
What is the history of fat phobia and does PUFA reduce cholesterol?
How does the conversion process of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids work?
What were the findings from Bill’s 1980 study on salmon oil?
What is the history of our understanding of omega-3 and its effect on LDL cholesterol?
What are the differences between prescribed fish oil drugs and OTC supplements?
What are the health benefits of EPA?
What are the potential benefits of ALA and how does it compare to EPA and DHA?
What are the health benefits of DHA?
What is the cell membrane omega-3 index and how can it be increased?
Is EPA or DHA neuroprotective? Can it help with depression?
Which fish are recommended for EPA and DHA intake and are there any mercury concerns?
Can omega-3 mitigate risks associated with smoking?
What is the problem with the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio?
Why is labeling any kind of fatty acid as “bad” problematic?
Why does increasing EPA and DHA intake matter more than reducing omega-6 intake?
What is the important takeaway from the VITAL study?
Why is it important to test your omega-3 index?
What is the exciting study coming out soon and why should you take fish oil with food?
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