In Episode #209, I sit down with Dr Kristina Harris Jackson to deep dive into the effects of omega-3 consumption on lactation and pregnancy.
Dr Kristina Harris Jackson furthers The Proof’s exploration of omega-3s in this episode, offering her expertise in a discussion centred around maternal health. Nutrition during pregnancy can be a sensitive and confusing topic; when parents are trying to do everything they can to ensure optimal health outcomes, the abundance of available information is overwhelming. Today, Dr Harris Jackson provides some much-needed clarity and insight into omega-3s and pregnancy.
In this episode, we cover a whole suite of information around omega-3s across early life stages. You will learn about the importance of nutritional biomarkers and exactly how important omega-3s are during pregnancy. We also discuss the potential effect of DHA on gestation length, inflammation during pregnancy, and how genetic variations may affect omega-3 conversion. Finally, Dr Harris Jackson shares supplementation guidelines, outcomes, and plant-based sources of omega-3s.
Specifically, we cover:
- Intro [0:00]
- Kristina’s story [1:42]
- Omega-3s explained [17:51]
- Pregnancy & omega-3s [22:15]
- Explaining the mechanisms [30:58]
- Optimal intake of omega-3s [38:12]
- Supplementing [1:02:26]
- Long-term effects on children [1:47:43]
- Summary of what’s important [1:53:55]
- Outro [2:00:56]
To read publications from Kristina Harris Jackson, PhD, discover them
here. You can also learn more about Dr Harris Jackson’s work on the OmegaQuant Analytics
website or
LinkedIn. You can also connect with the Omega Quant team on
Instagram,
Twitter, and
Facebook. If you haven’t already, listen to
Episode #208 with Dr Bill Harris to learn more about omega-3s and human health.
Enjoy, friends.
Simon
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Simon Hill, Msc, Bsc (Hons)