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
33 How Diet and Supplementation Impacts the Omega-3 Index
EPISODE #33 - How Diet & Supplementation Impacts the Omega-3 Index
Recording date: April 1, 2024
Broadcast date: April 10, 2024
Hosts: Drs. Harris and Jackson
Guest: Dr. Laurel Wentz
About this episode:
Dr. Laurel Wentz talks about her deep dive into the Omega-3 Index and supplementation and diet and everything that affects the Omega-3 Index. She recently published a large paper that discusses what it takes to increase the Omega-3 Index with Food and Supplements. Dr. Wentz is an associate professor of nutrition at Appalachian State University. She's also a registered dietitian and a board certified specialist in sports dietetics, so she's got a lot of practical knowledge on this and many other topics related to nutrition and health. She focuses on the impact of nutrition, on metabolism, inflammation and immune function during exercise.
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