Omega-3 in heart disease; the original story from the source

"Dr. Jorn Dyerberg tells the story of discovering the role of omega-3s in human health. It’s his story to tell. More than 50 years ago as a young medical student, Dr. Dyerberg and his mentor set out to understand how Greenland Inuits could have such a low rate of heart disease while living on a high fat diet. A sense of adventure, sled dogs, seal blubber, scientific methods, commitment to publish, and collaboration are all part of the story that launched the science of marine-sourced omega-3s.  Topics Discussed: 5:40 Dr. Dyerberg's journey to Greenland  8:24 Research that contributed to Dr. Dyerberg and Dr. Bang's omega-3 discovery  11:08 Omega-6 research on blood clotting tendencies  17:26 Medical research acceptance and clinical trials on omega-3s  19:43 Clarifying comments on bleeding tendencies  26:33 Closing thoughts on life's research & omega-3 deficiencies   Resources Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Jorn Dyerberg Bio  Bang and Dyerberg's omega-3 discovery turns fifty   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1163480/ "

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Omega-3s are popular and among the most researched nutrients on the planet, but do you know what they are or what they do? Most people don’t. We engage experts from around the globe to tell their stories of intrigue and discovery and translate science into news you can use. From how-to’s to health benefits, from personalized testing to public health, our interview style podcast dedicated to understanding omega-3 nutrition from Wiley Companies will leave you informed and – caution – it may even cause improvement to your health.