Description
Most people assume they get enough omega-3. Most people don’t.
Omega-3 fats are among the most researched nutrients for brain and heart health. EPA and DHA help build and maintain brain cells, support communication between neurons and play an important role in cognitive health throughout life.
Yet global research suggests that many people have omega-3 levels below the ranges associated with better health outcomes. Even those who eat a healthy diet or take omega-3 supplements may be surprised by what their blood test results reveal.
In this webinar, you will learn:
1. Omega-3 101: Understanding the Basics
- What essential fatty acids are, including omega-3 and omega-6, and why dietary intake matters.
- The differences between ALA, EPA and DHA, including the body’s limited ability to convert ALA into EPA and DHA.
- How the pioneering research of Bang and Dyerberg helped shape our understanding of omega-3.
- What the Omega-3 Index measures and why it is important.
2. The Science: Why Omega-3 Matters
- An overview of the scientific evidence, including major meta-analyses and clinical studies.
- The role of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular health.
- How EPA and DHA contribute to brain health and cognitive function.
3. Global Omega-3 Status: Are We Getting Enough?
- What global Omega-3 Index data reveals about EPA and DHA levels across populations.
- Current EPA and DHA intake recommendations from organisations such as EFSA and the Heart Foundation.
- Whether commonly recommended intake levels are sufficient to achieve an Omega-3 Index of 8% or higher.
4. Omega-3 Testing: The Enhanced DRIfT® Test
- Why measuring omega-3 status can be more informative than relying on dietary intake alone.
- Understanding the Omega-3 Index, omega-6 to omega-3 ratio and AA to EPA ratio.
- Real-world examples showing low initial Omega-3 Index results and elevated fatty acid ratios.
- Follow-up test results demonstrating how the Omega-3 Index and associated ratios can change over time.
This session is for you if: ● You want to understand the science of omega-3 without the hype ● You’re unsure whether your diet or supplement is giving you enough EPA and DHA ● You eat a mostly plant-based diet and want to know whether ALA is enough ● You’ve done a DRIfT® test, or are considering one, and want to understand your omega-3 results ● You want practical, evidence-based steps to support your brain and heart health
Details
- Date: Tuesday 10th November
- Time: 6pm UK time | 1pm EST
- Format: Live online webinar, with a recording made available afterwards
