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Did you know that 76% of the world is failing to meet even the minimum intake of Omega-3?. It’s a staggering number that honestly stopped me in my tracks. We often hear about "healthy fats" in a vague way, but when you realize we are living in a global deficit crisis, it changes how you look at your dinner plate. This isn't just a "nutrition fact", it is a fundamental building block of our health that most of us are simply missing.

I’m joined by Professor Philip Calder, a world-leading expert in nutritional immunology. He has spent decades researching how what we eat literally communicates with our immune system, and today, he’s breaking down the science of Omega-3 in a way that is so practical and easy to understand.

Here’s What We Dive Into:

- The Global Omega-3 Deficit: Why 76% of the world is failing to meet basic requirements and what that means for our long-term health.

- Fire Brigade vs. Firewall: A genius analogy to help you understand how Omega-3s actually "put out the fire" of inflammation rather than just masking the symptoms.

- The Truth About Intake: Why the government recommendation of 450mg might not be enough, and why Philip suggests aiming for at least 1g a day.

- Silent Inflammation: Understanding the "low-grade" inflammation that could be happening in your blood vessels or brain without you even knowing it.

- Cognitive Health & Alzheimer’s: The deeply personal connection between fatty acids and protecting our brains as we age.

- The "Dimmer Switch" Effect: How Omega-3 acts as a specialized mediator to resolve inflammation and return your body to balance.

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Sarah Ann 💛

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Highlights

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:07 How Much Omega-3 Do You Actually Need Every Day?

00:10:40 How Fatty Acids Put Out Internal Fires

00:13:38 Omega-3, Brain Health, and Alzheimer’s

00:17:24 How to Spot Misinformation Online

00:22:08 The Truth About Seed Oils and Inflammation

00:26:01 Why You Should Avoid Omega 3-6-9 Supplements

00:32:05 EPA vs. DHA Ratios: Which One Should You Prioritise?

00:39:41 How Feed Affects Nutritional Value

00:45:48 Balancing Risk vs. Nutritional Reward

00:49:19 GLP-1 (Ozempic) Concerns

00:53:29 Can Healthy Fats Prevent Muscle Loss?

00:59:05 Why Home Cooking is the Ultimate Act of Self-Care

76% of People Don’t Get Enough Omega-3 - And It Affects Your Brain

Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition