Episode description
A new study finds vegan dieters have higher concentrations of omega-6 fatty acids and lower quantities of health-promoting omega-3 fatty acids, including pro-resolving lipid mediators, in their cell membranes when compared to omnivores.
Resolvins are bioactive lipids made from dietary omega-3 fatty acids that help resolve inflammation.
Resolvins were not detected in the plasma of any vegan subjects, whereas nine out of twenty-four omnivores had detectable concentrations.
These new findings have important implications for heart, brain and prenatal health.
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----------------Show Notes--------------------
00:00 Intro
0:17 Vegan VS Omnivore health-promoting omega-3 fatty acids
0:36 Omega-3 Index
0:50 HRV in Vegan VS Omnivore
1:32 Main takeaway
2:10 Linoleic acid decreases conversion of Omega-3
3:42 Importance of your omega-3 index
4:10 HRV in vegans VS Omnivores
5:10 Omega-3 Index and HRV
6:04 Seed oils lower conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA
6:31 Main findings
7:30 ALA conversion is low
8:02 Creatine is low in vegan dieters
9:57 LISTEN TO THIS!