Ask Me Anything: Should I Consume Omega-3 or Fish Oil To Optimize My Health?
In this solo podcast episode, Corinna Bellizzi responds to community questions around what the best sources of omega-3 are, from plant-based to fish, and even meat sources. You'll learn why the particular omega-3's EPA and DHA can be harder to get from diet alone, especially if you are vegetarian or vegan.
00:00 Introduction
01:45 What are essential fatty acids?
03:30 Why do I need to balance my omega-6:omega-3 ratio?
04:30 What are common sources of omega-6s and why am I getting too much of them?
06:25 The problem posed by a diet rich in seed oils like canola, corn, and safflower and legume oils like soy and peanut
07:53 Algae provides a direct source of EPA and DHA (fish get their omega-3 from algae)
09:00 Why do I get fishy burps with fish oil even other algae oils? (hint - it's the form of the oil)
11:00 How do I reduce my omega-6s while increasing my omega-3s?
12:24 What about omega-9s from olive oil or avocado oil? Are they essential and healthy?
13:25 Why do I need to avoid partially hydrogenated or fully hydrogenated oils (AKA Trans Fats)?
17:29 Why you should lean towards whole foods and away from highly processed foods
18:00 Exceptions to the "seed oil" avoidance rule
19:15 The case for daily supplementation of the omega-3s EPA and DHA in the polar lipid form
21:15 Unique offer for Nutrition Without Compromise listeners -- plus details of our holiday bundle -- including Immunity Boost!
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- ORLO NUTRITION's POLAR OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS FROM ALGAE: https://orlonutrition.com
- AGEIST Article on Balancing Your Fats: https://www.ageist.com/wellness/health/10-steps-to-balance-your-omega-6-to-omega-3-ratio/
- ALGAE-BASED POLAR OMEGA-3 VS. TRIGLYCERIDE FORM (ALGAE OR FISH OIL) EXPERIMENT: https://youtu.be/6OBcHElMD6Q
- PARENT COMPANY - VAXA TECHNOLOGIES: https://vaxa.life
- HOLIDAY BUNDLE: https://orlonutrition.com/products/holiday-promo-bundles
- IMMUNITY BOOST ULTRA SPIRULINA SPRAY: https://orlonutrition.com/products/immunity-boost
About Our Host, Corinna Bellizzi:
Corinna Bellizzi, MBA is an omega-3 expert who pioneered the growth of Nordic Naturals to over $100 million in annual sales. Given her concern for health of people and the planet, she shifted her focus from fish-sourced omegas to algae in 2016. Today she leads Örlö Nutrition, a new algae brand that features the world’s first carbon-negative omega-3s. Örlö Nutrition grows their algae in pristine water in Iceland, in a controlled environment, optimized with AI and principles of circularity. She hosts a podcast, Nutrition Without Compromise, covering health topics without compromising your ethics, or the health of our home planet.
