In this second podcast episode I cover the basics of essential fatty acids, discuss the importance of reducing intake of omega-6 and increasing intake of omega-3, and compare the relative benefits of fish vs. fish oil as sources of omega-3.
I go through most of the material I've written about in my special report on essential fatty acids, fish and fish oil, but there is some additional material in the podcast that isn't in the written series.
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In a shockingly rare example of the FDA actually doing its job, a report was issued on Tuesday cautioning against the prolonged use of a class of acid stopping drugs called proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs).
Who knows, maybe someone at the FDA read my series on heartburn and GERD, especially this article and this one detailing the dangers of acid stopping drugs?
This is a really big deal. PPIs are one of the most popular classes of drugs ...
Summary
Sorry, folks. Another long one. It was unavoidable, though, because I really did want this to be a "definitive guide" that covers all (or at least most) of the relevant issues involved with choosing a fish oil. Here's a summary for the time-challenged:
There are seven important factors to consider when choosing a fish oil: purity, freshness, potency, nutrients, bioavailability, sustainability, and cost.
Not all fish oils are created equal. It's essential to do your homework ...
So far in this series we've looked at why fish is superior to plant-based sources of omega-3. We've examined the importance of reducing consumption of omega-6 fats. We've considered how much omega-3 is needed to support health and treat disease. And we've revealed that concerns about the safety of fish consumption have been overblown, and that eating fish regularly is not only safe, but incredibly beneficial.
In this article we're going to compare fish ...
This is going to be a long article and I know not everyone will have time to read it. So I'm going to summarize the key points right up front because I think this information is so important:
Overview
Selenium protects against mercury toxicity, and 16 of the 25 highest dietary sources of selenium are ocean fish
If a fish contains higher levels of selenium than mercury, it is safe to eat
Most species of commonly eaten fish in the ...
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