Foundational Health Principle 4: Increase Omega-3 Fats
Fact of the day: Omega-3 supplements (1,000 mg per day of EPA) were as effective in reducing depression as the leading SSRI. (PubMed)
In the past 100 years, our source of fats has dramatically changed from a diet high in Omega-3s to one high in Omega-6s. There’s much more science on this, but the TLDR is that omega-3 fats are building blocks of cellular (particularly brain cell) health – and we must increase our intake.
Tragically, our farm subsidies still promote inflammatory Omega-6 seed oils, and the healthcare industry continues to stand silent as they profit from the increase in chronic diseases tied to our dietary shifts. Our healthcare/agriculture policy will change eventually, but many individuals can do it now, and it starts with paying attention to the fats you eat.
As Dr. Andrew Huberman and many other leading voices have pointed out, nearly everyone should be on omega-3 supplementation: 1,000 mg of EPA and 400 mg of DHA (two omega-3s). One important note is that most leading supplements contain 20% of this total.
The best brand on the market is Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega 2x. I’ve also included a cheat sheet below of the fats in your diet to look for – and the ones to avoid.
Omega-3s are medicine — more effective than almost any pill in reducing inflammation and preventing disease. Through True Medicine, we plan to enable seamless tax-free spending on this medicine to qualified patients in the coming months.
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