The Key Nutrient that Reduces Inflammation and the Risk of Heart Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease that 95% of Americans Don't Get Enough Of

Dhru Purohit Show

Dhru Purohit

Medicine, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

4.7 • 3.4K Ratings

🗓️ 25 August 2025

⏱️ 22 minutes

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This episode is brought to you by Maui Nui and Birch Living. What if a single nutrient could protect your brain, fight inflammation, and add healthy years to your life? Omega-3 can do all that and yet, over 95% of people are running on empty. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we’re revisiting one of our most talked-about moments with Dr. Bill Harris. He shares groundbreaking research linking high omega-3 levels to Alzheimer’s and dementia prevention, and how omega-3s can help reduce overall chronic inflammation. Dr. Harris also reveals what’s considered optimal for omega-3 levels, the shocking range most Americans fall into, and how this widespread deficiency is closely tied to the overconsumption of ultra-processed foods. William S. Harris, PhD, FASN, has been a leading researcher in the omega-3 fatty acid field for 40 years. He has authored over 300 scientific papers on fatty acids and health, has been on the faculty of three medical schools, and has received five NIH grants to study omega-3. He co-authored three AHA statements on fatty acids and heart health. 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 2% of scientists worldwide based on the impact of his research. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Harris dive into: High omega-3 levels and their correlation with reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s (1:50) Research on omega-3s and their role in reducing chronic inflammation (6:22) Average omega-3 levels vs. optimal levels (12:19) Causes of omega-3 deficiencies and the rise of ultra-processed food consumption (14:41) How fish oil can lower triglyceride levels and impact cellular health (12:25) Final thoughts (20:15) Also mentioned: Full episode with Dr. Bill Harris This episode is brought to you by Maui Nui and Birch Living. Right now, Maui Nui Venison is offering my listeners a limited collection of my favorite cuts and products. Just go to mauinuivenison.com/dhru to secure your access now but hurry, supply is limited! Get 27% off your Birch Living mattress during their Labor Day Sale—just head to birchliving.com/dhru today! Sign up for Dhru’s Try This Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi everyone, Drew Brode here. When we talk about the most pressing health concerns that people face today,
0:05.3	whether that's Alzheimer's disease, high blood pressure, or chronic inflammation,
0:09.0	it's so easy to feel that these are just inevitable parts of aging. But what if there was a simple,
0:14.5	well-researched nutrient that could help us reduce our risk and delay the onset of these conditions?
0:20.7	Well, in today's episode, we're
0:22.5	going to talk about that nutrient, and I'm sharing a portion of my conversation with Dr. William
0:27.8	Harris, a leading researcher in the omega-3 fatty acids field for over 40 years. He has over 300
0:35.0	scientific papers on fatty acids and health, has been on the faculty
0:38.3	of three different medical schools, and he received five different NIH grants to study
0:43.2	omega-3s. And in our conversation today, Dr. Harris breaks down the research and the benefits
0:48.5	of omega-3s. And he shares what the science says about this key nutrient that 95% of Americans are not getting
0:55.8	enough of. The other reason that I'm super excited to share this episode with you is that there are
0:59.6	so many different supplements that are out there new and cool and interesting things. And
1:04.7	great, I'm all about that stuff and I love to explore. But in that pursuit of our health and
1:09.2	wellness, whether it's supplementation or the
1:11.3	basics of lifestyle, we want to make sure we don't ignore the fundamental things that have
1:17.3	years of research around them. And omega-3s is one of those things. It's through Bill Harris's work
1:23.5	and his testing company, Omega Quant, no affiliation, that really inspired me to start eating more
1:29.0	fish many, many years ago and start consuming fish oil on a regular basis, especially when I don't
1:34.1	consume a lot of fish. So I hope this episode does that for you as well by digging into and
1:38.9	presenting some of the incredible research that's out there. Okay, let's listen into this key moment
1:43.2	with Dr. Bill Harris.
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