Dr. Bill Harris, a leading researcher in the omega-3 fatty acid field, discusses the basics of fatty acids and the importance of omega-3s. He explains that omega-3s are a subset of polyunsaturated fatty acids and are metabolically active, playing a role in building cell membranes and regulating inflammatory responses. He also addresses the misconception that omega-6 fatty acids are bad, emphasizing that they are essential and have their own functions. Dr. Harris discusses the potential risks of high-dose omega-3 supplementation, including a small increased risk of atrial fibrillation. He recommends a daily intake of about 1 gram of EPA and DHA for optimal health. He also highlights the benefits of omega-3 supplementation for pregnant women and athletes. Omega-3 fatty acids have been extensively studied and have shown numerous health benefits. They have been found to reduce the risk of heart disease, improve brain health, support the immune system, and potentially reduce the risk of certain autoimmune diseases. The Omega-3 Index, a blood test that measures the levels of EPA and DHA in red blood cells, is a valuable tool for assessing omega-3 status and predicting health outcomes. The form of omega-3 supplementation, whether triglyceride, ethyl ester, or phospholipid, does not seem to significantly impact its effectiveness. The future of omega-3 supplementation may involve alternative sources such as microalgae or genetically modified plants.

One of Dr. Harris' legacy yearnings is to raise the collective omega-3 levels of his fellow human beings around the world. If you are engaged in any activity that could partner with that mission, he would welcome your inquiry at the following contact points:

You can follow the work of Dr. Bill Harris on the Fatty Acid Research Institute website: https://www.faresinst.org/

Email: wsh@faresinst.com

Email: info@omegaquant.com

Youtube: @omegaquantlab

Instagram: @omegaquant

LinkedIn: Omegaquant Analytics

His Omega-3 Index blood spot test that you can do at home is available on https://omegaquant.com/. To help promote their importance, while supplies last I have set the Omega-3 Index Basic Test as a non-profit item in my store https://store.hormonespecialist.net/.

Enjoy his Omega Matters podcast at: https://omegaquant.com/omegamatters-broadcasts/

What’s in the pipeline? Lots of stuff!

• A paper looking at the effects of fish oil supplements on RBC and WBC fluidity and flexibility… somewhat surprising finding – Om3 seem to influence the membrane physiochemical properties of the latter more than the former.
• UK Biobank paper on the association between Linoleic acid levels and risk for total and cause-specific mortality. More evidence of the healthfulness of LA!
• Another UKBB project on omega-3 levels and risk for heart failure (good, as expected)
• An updated world map of omega-3 index status by country – things look a little better than they did in 2016 when the first map was produced, but still way too low almost everywhere

00:00 Introduction of Dr. Bill Harris 03:23 Understanding Fatty Acids and the Importance of Omega-3s 11:50 Dispelling the Myth of Omega-6 Fatty Acids 41:04 Recommended Daily Intake of Omega-3s for Optimal Health 49:46 The Benefits of Omega-3 Supplementation for Pregnant Women and Athletes 51:42 The Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids 01:07:29 The Importance of the Omega-3 Index 01:13:12 The Impact of Omega-3 on Health Outcomes 01:19:07 Different Forms of Omega-3 Supplementation 01:29:47 The Future of Omega-3 Supplementation

My guest and your advisor today is medical anthropologist and investigative journalist, Scott Carney. It doesn't take a long conversation with him to see that he loves both. And the NYT Best Seller status of his book "What Doesn't Kill Us," proves he's good at it. The book is a first hand examination of the methods of one Wim Hof, a Dutch guru of extreme cold exposures and accessing powers of adaption that lie within all of us but have gone largely dormant with the modern-day comforts we clever humans have secured for ourselves. But the technique is not without risk. Scott has just revealed for the first time some newly emerging evidence that the practice can go tragically wrong. What I like about Scott is he breaks down this concept of hormesis in human physiology with the clarity of a skilled journalist and the spell of a good storyteller. Things we could use a lot more of in science education. I think you'll find his humor and energy are infectious. Scott is definitely more the Indiana Jones anthropologist rather than the academic. He's going to love me for that! Never one to study his subject by passive observation, his style is complete immersion and full participation , which makes for really interesting material. So let's get to it! Find Scott on Youtube @sgcarney Timestamps: 00:00:00-00:01:37 Scott Carney Intro 00:01:38-00:02:56 Scott’s Background in Medical Anthropology 00:02:57-00:06:10 Intro to What Does’t Kill Us 00:06:11-00:10:31 What is hormesis? 00:10:32-00:13:18 The Wim Hof Method 00:13:19-00:16:34 Scott begins investigating Wim How 00:16:35-00:18:39 Adapting for survival 00:18:40-00:25:29 Our quest for comfort makes us uncomfortable everywhere 00:25:30-00:30:17 Turning off immune system using Wim Hof method 00:30:18-00:34:56 Placing a wedge between stimulus and response 00:34:57-00:36:04 The wedge and pain, anxiety, depression, auto immune disease 00:36:05-00:42:01 Wim, his twin, and brown fat 00:42:02-00:43:39 The theory of reductionism 00:43:40-00:53:54 Scott hikes Mt Kilimanjaro in -30 degree temperatures shirtless, using Wim Hof breathing technique 00:53:55-00:56:20 I’m not on the mountain, I am the mountain mindset 00:56:21-01:00:54 A mutiny on the mountain 01:00:55-01:04:45 Problem with Wim Hof’s teachings | Never hyperventilate in water 01:04:46-01:08:44 Wim nearly drowns attempting to swim under ice 01:08:45-01:15:15 Cases of people dying from shallow water blackout 01:15:16-01:17:32 What can the average person take from cold exposure? 01:17:33-01:20:18 The Wedge | A look at sensory and response to sensory 01:20:19-01:22:34 How do I know that you feel what I feel? 01:22:35-01:25:44 We’re isolating ourselves from both the physical and social world 01:25:45-01:28:51 If you want to be comfortable in life you must be uncomfortable at times 01:28:52-01:35:58 Scott’s current and future projects | Scott’s Thoughts Youtube channel, book on napping

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My guest today is Dr. Shanna Swan, a distinguished PhD environmental and reproductive epidemiologist. Dr. Swan is a Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, and adjunct faculty at UCSF. She is world renowned for her groundbreaking research on the impact of environmental exposures on human reproductive health, which is of great interest to me because hormones are richly involved in that process. Her work has focused on the effects of chemicals such as phthalates and Bisphenol A (BPA) on men's and women's reproductive health, as well as on the neurodevelopment of children. She is probably best known for a co-authored paper on the male infertility crisis, which became one of the most referenced scientific papers of 2017. She is also the author of the 2021 book Count Down, "How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race." I've read this book twice. It's not just a data dump of bad news. It will get you thinking about the serious implications of this data, yes, but also provides solutions you can implement right now, today. In this podcast we look at genital/reproductive tract development and what occurs when that process is interrupted. We review the factors that contribute to semen quality and fertility in general. Dr Swan also talks about worldwide fertility rates dropping by 50% since 1960 and some factors that may be contributing. This is only a taste of topics discussed in this podcast episode. Let us know what stood out to you in the comment section.

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Timestamps: 00:00:00-Intro - Dr Swan's background 00:02:53-Layne's background 00:04:31-What is an environmental epidemiologist 00:05:06-Temporal trends and sperm count 00:06:17-Proper genital/reproductive tract in a fetus 00:09:50-Genital tract development interrupted 00:11:27-Maturation of sperm over about 60-75 days 00:12:17-Decline in number of sperm in semen 00:14:57-Interruption of testosterone in fetal development 00:19:10-Frequencies in deformities increasing 00:22:03-Sperm concentration and fertility 00:25:52-Factors that determine semen quality 00:28:20-Correlation between men's fertility and overall health 00:32:13-Link between testosterone levels and fertility 00:34:05-What to do for men with low testosterone 00:35:46-Some men's fertility issues can stem from mother's chemical exposure 00:36:17-Anogenital distance marker for androgen present during pregnancy 00:36:17-Anogenital linked to fertility 00:41:58-Check fertility

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