Omega-3 supplements have become a multi-billion-dollar industry, promising to enhance your memory, boost your mood, and protect your brain. But where does the science end, and the marketing hype begin?
Omega-3 fatty acids are a special category of ‘good fats’ that play vital roles in both brain and body health. Unlike some species, we can’t produce our own Omega-3s, so we must rely on our diets to get these essential fats.
In this episode, we discuss how to get more brain-healthy quantities of Omega-3 into your diet, plus:
• The brain health benefits of Omega-3
• The differences between Omega-3 and Omega-6
• The neurochemical intricacies of ALA, EPA, and DHA
• Why Omega-3s are essential for development at a young age
• The current (and future) state of Omega-3 research
• Who needs Omega-3 supplements, and why
Enriching the discussion this week are two celebrated experts in the field:
DR. RICHARD BAZINET, a professor and researcher whose work focuses on the regulation and role of brain lipid metabolism in neurodegenerative diseases
DR. BILL HARRIS, an internationally-recognised expert on omega-3, and the pioneer behind the Omega-3 Index
This is... Your Brain On Omega-3.
‘Your Brain On’ is hosted by neurologists, scientists and public health advocates Ayesha and Dean Sherzai.
‘Your Brain On...’ is supported by the NEURO World Retreat, taking place in San Diego, September 2–5 2025: https://neuroworldretreat.com/
‘Your Brain On... Omega-3’ • SEASON 4 • EPISODE 7
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DR. RICHARD BAZINET
Dr. Bazinet at University of Toronto: https://nutrisci.med.utoronto.ca/faculty/richard-bazinet
DR. BILL HARRIS
Dr. Harris at OmegaQuant: https://omegaquant.com/dr-william-s-harris/
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