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
36 Omega-3 & Niacin for Heart Health (Why So Many HDL Drugs Failed)
EPISODE #36
Title: Omega-3 & Niacin for Heart Health (Why So Many HDL Drugs Failed)
Recording date: May 9, 2024
Broadcast date: July 24, 2024
Hosts: Drs. Bill Harris and Kristina Harris Jackson
Guest: Dr. Greg Shearer
About this episode:
In this episode we welcome Dr. Greg Shearer, who is a professor of nutritional sciences at the Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on how the downstream products of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, sometimes called lipid mediators, affect disease-related outcomes. The paper discussed in this episode relates specifically to Omega-3s, Niacin and HDL Function. For more information on OmegaMatters, visit: https://omegaquant.com/omegamatters-broadcasts/
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