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Episode 16 with Kevin Maki

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Maki discusses the importance of omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular health, covering key research findings, recommended intake levels, and the benefits of omega-3 index testing. He also addresses how personalized nutrition can improve outcomes, the challenges in measuring omega-3 levels, and the balance between saturated and unsaturated fats. The conversation explores the omega-3 to omega-6 ratio and ways to raise awareness for better heart health through improved dietary choices.

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Topics Discussed:

• Overview of fatty acids and their effects on cardiovascular health (2:24)
• Key findings of omega-3s and cardiovascular health and treatment (4:22)
• Recommended omega-3 intake (7:17)
• Factors influencing individual responses to omega-3 consumption (11:07)
• Benefits of testing omega-3 index for consumers (13:31)
• Which fatty acid is superior for cardiovascular health (15:23)
• Challenges in measuring omega-3 status and its impact on research (17:35)
• Precision Health and the role of personalized nutrition (19:37)
• Ways to increase awareness of omega-3s and improve dietary outcomes (21:13)
• Comparing saturated vs. unsaturated fats (22:42)
• Omega-3 to omega-6 ratio (26:20)

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