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Omega-3 supplements have become a multi-billion-dollar industry, promising to enhance your memory, boost your mood, and protect your brain. But where does the science end, and the marketing hype begin?

Omega-3 fatty acids are a special category of ‘good fats’ that play vital roles in both brain and body health. Unlike some species, we can’t produce our own Omega-3s, so we must rely on our diets to get these essential fats.

In this episode, we discuss how to get more brain-healthy quantities of Omega-3 into your diet, plus:

  • The brain health benefits of Omega-3
  • The differences between Omega-3 and Omega-6
  • The neurochemical intricacies of ALA, EPA, and DHA
  • Why Omega-3s are essential for development at a young age
  • The current (and future) state of Omega-3 research
  • Who needs Omega-3 supplements, and why

Enriching the discussion this week are two celebrated experts in the field:

DR. RICHARD BAZINET, a professor and researcher whose work focuses on the regulation and role of brain lipid metabolism in neurodegenerative diseases

DR. BILL HARRIS, an internationally-recognised expert on omega-3, and the pioneer behind the Omega-3 Index

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