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Omega-3 supplements: why you're (probably) wasting your money

Omega-3 supplements: why you're (probably) wasting your money

FromZOE Science & Nutrition


Omega-3 supplements: why you're (probably) wasting your money

FromZOE Science & Nutrition

ratings:
Length:
19 minutes
Released:
May 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

“Omega 3s,” - we’ve all seen the name Omega 3s advertised on labels from nuts to seeds and even eggs! But are these fats healthy for us, or is this just another food myth?In today’s short episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Sarah ask: Is fish oil and omega 3 intake essential or is this just another food myth?Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/If you want to uncover the right foods for your body, head to joinzoe.com/podcast and get 10% off your personalised nutrition program.Studies referenced in the episode:High-fat meals rich in EPA plus DHA compared with DHA only have differential effects on postprandial lipemia and plasma 8-isoprostane F2α concentrations relative to a control high–oleic acid meal: a randomized controlled trialIntake of fish and marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and risk of cardiovascular disease mortality: A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studiesOmega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseaseThe 3 most Important Types of Omega-3 Fatty AcidsREDUCE-IT EPA trial shows association between higher EPA levels, reduced CV events Dietary supplementation with n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E after myocardial infarction: Results of the GISSI-Prevenzione trialOmega-3 Fatty Acids for the Management of Hypertriglyceridemia: A Science Advisory From the American Heart AssociationEpisode transcripts are available here.Is there a nutrition topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at podcast@joinzoe.com and we’ll do our best to cover it.
Released:
May 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The world’s top scientists explain the latest health, nutrition, and gut health research and translate it into practical advice to improve your health & weight. Join ZOE Science & Nutrition, on a journey of scientific discovery. Hosted by Jonathan Wolf.