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Dr. Bill Harris on the Omega-3 Index: Increasing Omega-3 to Promote Longevity & Transform Health

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Bill Harris explains the importance of the Omega-3 Index, the health benefits of EPA and DHA, and how to optimize omega-3 intake.

Dr. Bill Harris is the author of more than 300 scientific papers on fatty acids and health. He is a professor in the Department of Medicine in the Samford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota, the co-inventor of the Omega-3 Index, founder of OmegaQuant Analytics, and president and founder of the Fatty Acid Research Institute. EPISODE LINKS: Show notes and transcript: foundmyfitness.com/episodes/bill-harris?utm_source=youtube&u… PODCAST INFO: Email: foundmyfitness.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=… Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/068-dr-bill-harris-on-omega-3-… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3jEMz47gRvgBQBBEz0tlZ9 Full interview playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJEEAVzHu9KzgkQbe2Thh35VU-HCiId_s Clips playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrGxo-5Uw8gI9-1IStYEvNxVukKxZBlmi CHAPTERS: - Omega-3 discoveries and history - Safety of high-dose - Bleeding risk - Prescription omega-3 options - Marine vs. plant sources - Invention of Omega-3 Index Test - REDUCE-IT trial vs. mixed results - Comparing omega-3 levels (vegans vs. Japan) - Low omega-3 may be like smoking - Specialized pro-resolving mediators - Red blood cell width - COVID-19 severity (reductions) - Omega-6 to omega-3 ratio - Prostate cancer - VITAL and STRENGTH trials - EPA-only products - Dementia and Alzheimer's disease - Reducing preterm birth - What dose should we take? - Atrial fibrillation SCIENCE OF HEALTHSPAN EMAIL NEWSLETTER: Receive emailed episode notifications and regular updates on the emerging science of healthspan. foundmyfitness.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=… SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Many of the magnificent resources associated with the FoundMyFitness channel exist directly as a result of our premium membership. As a premium member, listeners get access to our exclusive podcast The Aliquot, monthly Q&As, a special summary of scientific research every other week called the Science Digest, and more. Sign up to become a premium member and nurture the existence of all of the otherwise free resources provided by FoundMyFitness at foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor?utm_source=youtube&utm_mediu… Thank you for watching! SOCIALS: twitter.com/foundmyfitness facebook.com/foundmyfitness instagram.com/foundmyfitness PODCAST: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foundmyfitness/id818198322 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5QjpaU0o1Q2MkVZwwG3y7d #omega3 #aging

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