Bill Harris has been a leading researcher in the omega-3 fatty acid field for 40 years, authoring over 300 scientific papers on fatty acids and health—the vast majority on omega-3. As the co-inventor of the Omega-3 Index (and other omega-3 blood tests) and founder of OmegaQuant Analytics, Dr. Harris has been ranked among the top two percent of scientists worldwide based on the impact of his research.
What you'll learn from this episode:
All about insulin, the hormone of the fed state—why does insulin exist, and what does it tell your fat cells to do with energy? Why is having too much insulin associated with type 2 diabetes, brain fog, migraines, fatty liver, and other inflammatory conditions?
Why fasting is a great way to improve your insulin sensitivity, and how the way you break your fast is more important than the fast itself. If you don’t have a plan to break your fast with protein and fat, you’re probably just abusing your body with another binge-purge cycle.
How to lower insulin by either focusing on lowering overall calories (you have to be in a deficit for this to work) or focusing on foods that don’t cause an insulin response, and why Dr. Bikman is a fan of the latter approach.
Dr. Bikman’s sensible rules for eating: Don’t count calories. Control carbs, and prioritize protein. Don’t fear fat. He’s a big fan of consuming fatty cuts of meat for protein with built-in fat.
More dispelling of the "calorie is a calorie" myth, including why timing of meals is crucial and why different macronutrients have different effects on the body.
And much more!
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Resources from this episode:
Docosahexaenoic Acid | Wikipedia
Eicosapentaenoic Acid | Wikipedia
No Need to Avoid Healthy Omega-6 Fats | Harvard Health
Why Omega-3 Oils Help at the Cellular Level | UC San Diego Health.
The 7 Best Fish Oil Supplements of 2022 | Verywell Fit
Cardiovascular Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids | PubMed
Does Fish Oil Lower Blood Pressure? A Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials | PubMed
Dose-Response Effects of Omega-3 on Platelet Aggregation: An Observational Study | PMC
Is it Safe to Take Fish Oil before Surgery & Medical Procedures? | Omega3 Innovations
What is the Omega-3 Index? | OmegaQuant
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