72. Unlock Brain Health: Why You Need Omega-3s with Gary Brecka

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

Gary Brecka

Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 20 June 2024

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode: Why Omega-3s Are Beneficial for the Brain Practical Tips for Incorporating Omega-3s in Your Diet. Debunking Omega-3 Myths Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to ⁠https://www.theultimatehuman.com/⁠ For more info on Gary, please click here:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/genetic-testing?utm_source=gbrecka⁠⁠⁠ Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/supplements?utm_source=gbrecka⁠ Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program ⁠https://10xhealthsystem.com/GBaffiliate⁠ ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE ⁠http://echowater.com⁠ BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER ⁠https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate⁠ Have you ever wondered how you can boost your brain's performance and longevity? Gary Brecka is diving into the incredible benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for brain health! You’ll learn about the latest scientific research showing how omega-3s can enhance memory, reduce anxiety and depression, and support overall mental well-being. Gary also gives you practical tips on incorporating omega-3s into your diet through fatty fish, the best plant-based sources, and how to know if you’re taking high-quality supplements! 00:00 - Are Omega 3 supplements good for you? 01:45 - What are Omega 3 fatty acids? 02:45 - Why Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for the brain. 04:20 - How can fatty acids protect our brain and help to prevent Alzheimer's disease? 05:30 - Can Omega 3s help with mental health disorders? 06:15 - Tips to incorporate more fatty acids into your diet. 06:40 - Best vegan and vegetarian options for Omega 3s. 07:20 - Why you should AVOID Omega 6 fatty acids. 08:00 - 5 Tips for more Omega 3s in your diet. 09:30 - The 3 Biggest Myths about Omega 3s. 10:30 - The 5 biggest lifestyle tips to support better physical and mental health. Gary Brecka: ⁠@garybrecka⁠ The Ultimate Human: ⁠@ultimatehumanpod⁠ Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠@ultimatehumanpodcast⁠ Studies From this Episode: ⁠https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/omega-3-may-boost-brain-health-for-people-in-midlife-study⁠ ⁠https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S241464472030004X⁠ ⁠https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/9/1278⁠ ⁠https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/17290-omega-3-fatty-acids⁠ ⁠https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221005162432.htm⁠ ⁠https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/omega-3-fatty-acids-for-mood-disorders-2018080314414⁠ ⁠https://news.uthscsa.edu/study-links-omega-3s-to-improved-brain-structure-cognition-at-midlife/⁠ ⁠https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7468918/⁠ ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36381743/⁠ ⁠https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/5019⁠ ⁠https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9455812/⁠ ⁠https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-omega-3-supplements-for-children-what-does-the-research-show/⁠ ⁠https://www.ocl-journal.org/articles/ocl/full_html/2011/06/ocl2011186p307/ocl2011186p307.html⁠ ⁠https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/omega-3-fish-oil-for-brain-health⁠ The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	A study from the University of Texas Health Science Center found that omega-3 supplementation was associated with improved brain structure and cognitive function in middle-aged adults, potentially even lowering the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
0:11.6	While omega-3s are beneficial, there are several misconceptions about these essential fats.
0:16.0	Myth number one is that you can get enough Amiga3s from plant sources alone.
0:20.0	While plant sources of ALA are beneficial, they're not as effective as DHA and EPA for marine sources.
0:26.5	Myth number two, all omega supplements are the same.
0:28.9	Not all omega supplements are created equal guys.
0:31.3	It's essential to choose high quality supplements that
0:34.0	provide adequate amounts of DHA and EPA and you need to check the label for the total
0:39.5	omega-3 content and the ratio of DHA to EPA. And myth number three is that Hey guys welcome back to the ultimate human
0:57.0	podcast today we're diving into a fascinating topic that's not only
1:01.4	essential for overall health but also critical for your brain's performance
1:05.8	and longevity.
1:07.2	Omega 3 fatty acids and their role in brain health.
1:10.9	These essential fatty acids are vital for supporting cognitive function and today
1:14.9	we'll explore why they're so important, backed by the latest scientific research.
1:19.6	We'll also provide you with an actionable advice step on how to incorporate more
1:23.7	omega-3s into your diet.
1:25.2	Omega-3 fatty acids are a group of poly unsaturated fats that are crucial for
1:29.8	various bodily functions, particularly brain health.
1:32.8	There are three main types of omega-3s,
1:34.6	and they are tongue twisters.
1:36.4	There's ALA, which is alpha linoleic acid,
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