Why YOU Should Be Taking Omega-3 Supplements | Philip Calder | Dr Karan

“ Omega-3s  have important health attributes right across the life course. They're right up there with fruit and veg” Philip Calder is professor of nutritional immunology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton. His specific areas of interest are inflammation and the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. In this episode Phil and I explore the science of inflammation (and why it’s not always the villain) and delve deep into the topic of fish oil and omega-3s - are you getting enough? Stay tuned to find out: ➡︎ Whether “anti-inflammatory” foods really exist ➡︎  The lifestyle factors that drive the bad kind of inflammation ➡︎ The best way to get omega-3s if you don’t like fish ➡︎ What to look out for in an omega-3 supplement ➡ Why dry seaweed might be the solution to your omega-3 problem Connect with Philip Calder Website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/... Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook An OG Podcasts production. #DrKaran #MedicalScience #HealthEducation #HealthTips Don't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW:    / @drkaran   Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:52 The science of inflammation 4:27 Is inflammation driven by lifestyle? 6:45 Can foods really be “anti-inflammatory”? 12:18 Should you be supplementing with omega-3s? 20:51 Do people with healthy diets still need omega-3s supplements? 23:09 Can omega-3 supplements replace food sources? 27:30 Why studies use such high doses of omega-3s 33:20 Replacing fish with dry seaweed About Dr Karan: Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health. Follow Dr Karan: Instagram:   / drkaranrajan   Facebook:   / drkaranr   TikTok:   / dr.karanr   X:   / drkaranrajan   Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation Why YOU Should Be Taking Omega-3 Supplements | Philip Calder | Dr Karan    / @drkaran