107. Omega-3s and Cardiovascular Health

Episode Summary

The health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular health are well established. But how much should you get and what are the best sources? Here’s what the research tells us.

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Key Takeaways To Tune In For

[0:50] Your cells are surrounded by a double layer of fat called the lipid bilayer
[2:38] Long chain fatty acids are the ones that have the health benefits
[3:20] The typical Western diet contains up to 30x more Omega-6 fats than Omega-3s
[6:46] The American Heart Association recommendation for people with heart disease
[8:05] The amounts of Omega-3’s that are in different types of food
[10:05] Eating fish has many health benefits but it also exposes you to environmental contaminants
[11:42] Less mercury is found in cold water fish compared to warm water fish
[13:14] The free fatty acid form is the most absorbable form of Omega-3 fatty acids

Resources talked about in this episode

Product mentioned – Best Catch Omegas
Blog mentioned – How Much Omega-3s You Need for Cardiovascular Health

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