The Shocking Truth About Omega 3 Supplements

Timestamps:
00:30 Omega 3 Benefits
03:08 Omega 3 Index
05:59 Atrial Fibrillation
07:26 Are Omega 3s Rancid and Inflammatory
09:19 How to Find a Good Omega 3 Supplement
10:35 Non-Fish Omega 3 Supplements

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00:00:30 *🐟 Omega-3s are widely recognized for their health benefits, especially for heart disease and neurodegeneration.*
00:00:57 *📉 Research shows that a daily dose of 0.4 to 6 grams of EPA and DHA significantly reduces cardiovascular disease risk.*
00:02:06 *💉 Omega-3s improve glucose metabolism and have anti-inflammatory effects, beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes.*
00:02:34 *💪 Omega-3 supplementation can enhance muscle strength and mass, even in sedentary individuals.*
00:03:17 *📊 The omega-3 index is a key biomarker for assessing heart disease risk, with levels above 8% associated with lower mortality rates.*
00:06:04 *⚠️ High doses of omega-3 supplements (4 grams/day) may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, especially in people with pre-existing conditions.*
00:07:43 *❌ The concern that omega-3s cause inflammation is not supported by studies; rather, they consistently show anti-inflammatory effects.*
00:08:23 *📊 A 2012 study found no increase in inflammation markers from daily consumption of oxidized fish oil over 3 to 7 weeks, despite higher EPA and DHA levels.*
00:09:20 *🐟 Most fish oils on the market are found to be rancid and may contain low Omega-3 concentrations and contaminants, highlighting the need for high-quality sources.*
00:10:02 *📏 Ethyl ester forms of Omega-3 are less bioavailable than their triglyceride counterparts, making it crucial to check supplement labels for quality.*
00:10:45 *🌱 Antarctic krill oil and algae oil are viable alternatives to fish oil, showing benefits such as reducing triglyceride levels and raising DHA in different dietary groups.*
00:11:55 *💚 To improve heart health and longevity, a higher intake of Omega-3s is essential, with an omega-3 index of at least 8% recommended for optimal health benefits.*

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[davidesings]

I was actually waiting for this video, because of other people who make videos that reference meta-analysis but don't go into enough depth to properly assess the risks. So the result is that they leave you with a vague feeling of fear and definitely not with all the data. Thanks!

[Vierett]

Thanks for mentioning the vegan option! Most people skip this part.

[raffaelecaravetta]

from video to video he becomes younger

[radgraham]

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[lawrenceneal]

I feel sorry for these so-called primitive tribes in places like Papua and Africa who don’t have access to Amazon and iHerb. They must have awful rates of heart disease with no access to fish oil tablets or even to fish and krill from frigid polar waters. Come to think of it, even previous generations didn’t take fish oil supplements and yet didn’t have astonishingly high rates of heart disease either. Oh well, I guess we should trust the supplement manufacturers (the research) anyway. I’m sure they have the best interests of their consumers at heart and the fact that the fish oil industry is worth billions of dollars is besides the point.

[EnricoPuno-lw]

Great contwnt. Almost all the info needed is provided in the video.

[chuclkles]

Thanks for the info that oxidized fish oil is not actively harmful to the body and that A fib is unlikely on an average dose

[nickdavies]

Great presentation👍could you do one on fatty c15 odd chain ?

[willemvanriet]

Thanks, very helpful info Was wondering about the rancid rumours Just checked my Alaskan Salmon bottle from Costco and it is trigs

[magnusdanielsson]

Pickled herring can be a good source of omega-3. A few pieces every day would be enough.

Also regarding supplement one can check if it contains pufanox. It act as a very effective stabilizer of the fatty acids.

[delphinekirkland]

Thanks! It was on my To Do list to check if my NOW omega 3 was a good idea.

[smarzig]

Keep in freezer for longer shelf life?

[healingsgr]

Thank you so much. This is so timely. I was just about to spend a lot of money on a bad product. Thank you now I know what to get.

[ab-lwun]

Thanks for covering alge omega 3. Any thoughts about flax and chia seeds? If I want to get the omega3 test what test should I ask my dr for?

[KimikoMaui]

He says blaud (blood) like count dracular buahhhahaha

[DivineLogos]

Only buy omega 3 brands that mention a low TOTOX-value. The lower the value the less oxidation.
Anything <30 is good and <15 is great.
It should also have an anti-oxidant like vitamin E.

[stefan-cosmin.ionescu]

There are also fish oil products developed recently in the monoglyceride form, which although they are more expensive, being financially similar to krill oils for that matter, they seem to have even greater bioavailability than the triglyceride forms, thus requiring a lower dose for the same benefit, but not as low as the krill or algae oils, which have too low doses of EPA and DHA to experience any significant benefit.

[bhut]

I've been a sardine addict all my life and also started supplementing over 20 years ago and was always careful that they were fresh from a company in Nova Scotia then switched to krill. My lipids have always been excellent.
However at age 76 I developed afib. I often pushed myself to extremes in my love of hiking and snowshoeing. I don't know if it was a combiination of too much omega or extreme exercise. omega fat may alter the shape of calcium channels in heart cells.
When I cut back on sardines and omega 3 supplements this spring, my afib dropped from every second day to once a month.

[yuyang]

Thank you! Very useful information! But I didn't see a specific fish oil brand is in triglycerides form or not from the IFOS report. Where can I find it in IFOS?