Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast
Health & Fitness:Nutrition
EPA+DHA Research: Diabetes, Cognition, Depression and Anxiety
Omega-3 fatty acids, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are important nutrients that play crucial roles in supporting healthy hearts, brains, eyes, joints, inflammation, as well as mental health. They also play an important role in fetal brain and eye development and reducing the risk of early preterm birth. However, 95 percent of Americans – and 80 percent of people worldwide – are not getting enough of these vital nutrients.
While it is possible to obtain EPA and DHA omega-3s through the diet from fatty fish, seafood and some fortified foods, dietary supplements may be helpful or necessary in some cases.
Before starting any supplement regimen, it's crucial to consult with a healthcare professional, as individual needs can vary. Additionally, it’s worthwhile to choose high-quality supplements that undergo testing for purity and potency.
Tune into this episode to learn about:
· different types of omega-3s, recommended amounts and average intakes
· health benefits of and common myths about omega-3s
· food sources of omega-3s and barriers/challenges in increasing consumption
· an overview of the amount of research and the GOED clinical study database
· latest research related to diabetes, brain health and mental health
· limitations of research and future research opportunities
· practical tips for increasing intake of omega-3 rich foods
· what to look for in a supplement
· where to order at-home omega-3 index tests
· resources for the public and health professionals
Full shownotes, transcript and resources at: https://soundbitesrd.com/251
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173: Anti-Inflammation Diets – Serena Ball & Carolyn Williams
172: Food Insecurity & Food Injustice: Stigma & Solutions – Clancy Harrison
[bonus episode] The Best 3-Ingredient Cookbook - Toby Amidor
171: Seafood: Nutrition, Sustainability & The Economy – Dr. Paul Doremus & Linda Cornish
170: Nutrition Science, The Food Industry & Sugar Reduction Strategies – Dr. Marianne O’Shea
169: Pre, Peri & Post Menopause: Weighty Matters – Liz Ward & Hillary Wright
168: The Gut Microbiome & Type 2 Diabetes – Dr. Orville Kolterman and Kristin Neusel
An Important Message from Melissa
167: An Inside Look at the 2020 Dietary Guidelines – Dr. Heather Leidy
166: Medical Humanities: Pandemics, Food Shaming & Social Science – Dr. Kari Nixon
165: The Reality of Type 2 Diabetes Reversal & Remission – Megan Munoz
164: Avocados, Satiety and Mindful Eating in Diabetes – Erin Palinski-Wade
163: Avocados, Antioxidant Potential and Heart Health – Patricia Bannan
162: Digestive Health: Probiotics, Prebiotics & Fermentation – Dr. Elieke Kearns
161: Suffrage Cookbooks: History, Food and the Right to Vote
160: CBD & Cannabis: Stigma vs. Science – Janice Bissex
159: Functional Foods, Beverages & Supplements: Trends & Insights – Dr. Shelley Balanko
[bonus episode] Communicating Nutrition – Barbara J. Mayfield
158: Avocados & Cognition in Adults with Overweight/Obesity
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