Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast
Health & Fitness:Nutrition
EPA+DHA Research: Diabetes, Cognition, Depression and Anxiety
Omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are important nutrients that play crucial roles in supporting healthy hearts, brains, eyes, joints, inflammation, as well as mental health. They also play an important role in fetal brain and eye development and reducing the risk of early preterm birth. However, 95 percent of Americans – and 80 percent of people worldwide – are not getting enough of these vital nutrients.
While it is possible to obtain EPA and DHA omega-3s through the diet from fatty fish, seafood and some fortified foods, dietary supplements may be helpful or necessary in some cases.
Before starting any supplement regimen, it's crucial to consult with a healthcare professional, as individual needs can vary. Additionally, it’s worthwhile to choose high-quality supplements that undergo testing for purity and potency.
Tune into this episode to learn about:
· different types of omega-3s, recommended amounts and average intakes
· health benefits of and common myths about omega-3s
· food sources of omega-3s and barriers/challenges in increasing consumption
· an overview of the amount of research and the GOED clinical study database
· latest research related to diabetes, brain health and mental health
· limitations of research and future research opportunities
· practical tips for increasing intake of omega-3 rich foods
· what to look for in a supplement
· where to order at-home omega-3 index tests
· resources for the public and health professionals
Full shownotes, transcript and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/251
079: W.I.S.E. Choices: Weight Improvement Satisfaction & Energy – Dr. James O. Hill
078: The Return of SciBabe – Yvette d’Entremont
077: Beyond Breakfast with the Bell Institute – Amy Cohn
076: Diabetes Connections – Stacey Simms
075: Real. Good. Food. – Ellie Krieger
074: Are You Getting Enough Omega-3s? – Ellen Schutt
073: Fertility, Pregnancy & the “Fourth Trimester” – Elizabeth Ward
072: Food Cults – Robyn Flipse
071: Healthy Aging – Dr. Michael Roizen
070: Diet-Free Living – Beth Rosen
069: Nature’s Super Grain: Sorghum – Lauren Harris-Pincus & Doug Bice
068: Peanut Allergy Prevention – Sherry Coleman Collins
067: The Turkey Opportunity – Farmer Gary Cooper & Chef Dan Phalen
066: Living Well with Diabetes – Amy Myrdal Miller
065: The Gluten-Free Guru – Shelley Case
064: A Hopeful Story: Early Action is Key in Diabetes – Hope Warshaw
063: How and Why We Eat: A Food Ethnographer’s Insight – June Jo Lee
062: A 3 Year Diaversary Discussion – My Niece Carmel
061: Food Truths from Farm to Table – Michele Payn
060: Diabetes EVERY Day – Toby Smithson
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