Protect your heart and arteries with this one powerful nutrient.

In this episode, we dive into fascinating new research showing how omega-3 fatty acids like DHA can stabilize arterial plaque and dampen inflammation - reducing your risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Timestamps:
- 00:45 - How arterial plaque buildup causes inflammation and instability 
- 02:30 - Study on DHA's effects on plaque inflammation 
- 04:15 - How DHA reduces immune cell invasion and inflammation 
- 06:00 - DHA encourages immune cells to leave plaque
- 07:30 - How much DHA we should be taking

Key Takeaways:
- Unstable arterial plaque prone to rupture causes most heart attacks/strokes
- DHA reduces inflammatory immune cell invasion into plaque 
- DHA dampens inflammation by reducing NF-kB activation
- Recommendations on supplements

Don't miss this fascinating deep dive into using omega-3s like DHA for heart and artery health. Tune in now to protect yourself against cardiovascular disease!

Protect your heart and arteries with this one powerful nutrient.
In this episode, we dive into fascinating new research showing how omega-3 fatty acids like DHA can stabilize arterial plaque and dampen inflammation - reducing your risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Timestamps: - 00:45 - How arterial plaque buildup causes inflammation and instability - 02:30 - Study on DHA's effects on plaque inflammation - 04:15 - How DHA reduces immune cell invasion and inflammation - 06:00 - DHA encourages immune cells to leave plaque - 07:30 - How much DHA we should be taking
Key Takeaways: - Unstable arterial plaque prone to rupture causes most heart attacks/strokes - DHA reduces inflammatory immune cell invasion into plaque - DHA dampens inflammation by reducing NF-kB activation - Recommendations on supplements
Don't miss this fascinating deep dive into using omega-3s like DHA for heart and artery health. Tune in now to protect yourself against cardiovascular disease!

Host Dr Paul Taylor, a Psychophysiologist, Neuroscientist, Exercise Scientist, and Nutritionist interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving hardiness in your mind, body and brain to become your best self.

Host Dr Paul Taylor, a Psychophysiologist, Neuroscientist, Exercise Scientist, and Nutritionist interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving hardiness in your mind, body and brain to become your best self.

Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor

Host Dr Paul Taylor, a Psychophysiologist, Neuroscientist, Exercise Scientist, and Nutritionist interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving hardiness in your mind, body and brain to become your best self. 

Host Dr Paul Taylor, a Psychophysiologist, Neuroscientist, Exercise Scientist, and Nutritionist interviews experts from around the world on cutting edge research and practices related to improving hardiness in your mind, body and brain to become your best self.&nbsp;

Wisdom Wednesdays: Cool new research on the impact of omega 3 fatty acids on the health of your arteries

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