OmegaMatters
OmegaMatters is an educational podcast hosted by Drs. Bill Harris and Kristina Harris that focuses on all things omegas. With the help of their guests, they will try and put some of the most important research studies into context. They will focus mainly on omega-3 fatty acids, but from time to time will explore other corners of the fatty acid world.
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OmegaMatters
27 Omega-3s and Athletes
EPISODE #27 - Omega-3 for Athletes & Military Personnel
Recording date: July 14, 2023
Broadcast date: July 26, 2023
Hosts: Drs. Bill Harris & Kristina Harris Jackson
Guest: Jeff Heileson, PhD, RD, CSSD
Background and key takeaways:
Jeff Heileson, RD, CSSD, got his Doctorate in Nutritional Sciences at Baylor University, and is Registered Dietitian and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Now, he's a Deputy Director in the Nutrition Services Division at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. We first found out about Jeff and his mentor, LesLee Funderburk, from Baylor, when they contacted us about analyzing samples for their studies. And then we found out the area he was working in was really interesting and really important, and that's omega-3s and athletics and more specifically, in concussion areas and strength building.
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