Dr. Michael Lewis is back! This time he helps Jesse organize a shoot-out between the various types of Omega-3-fatty-acid-containing foods and supplements. (Omega-3’s, you may remember from Dr. Lewis’ previous episode, play a crucial role in brain, heart, and circulatory health.) From production methods to bio-absorption percentages to dosage, diet and dangers; everything gets thrown around as the fight gets underway…
Also covered in this episode: Evidence from neuroscience that your internal homunculus tracks width and length independently (who knew?), and some strange historical facts about what “performance enhancing drugs” meant to the Third Reich.
P.S. – No actual fish were directly harmed while producing this episode, and a watchful eye was kept on MiMi the cat. For your share of tasty neuroscience morsels sign up for our newsletter below.
Show Notes
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00:00:33
Get ready for a cage match between the three types of Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
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00:02:06
This Week In Neuroscience: How the brain figures out where the body is physically positioned in space.
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00:05:17
iTunes reviews and updates on the Smart Drug Smarts Audience Census.
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00:06:34
Jesse introduces Dr. Michael Lewis.
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00:08:35
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00:10:43
Best sources for EPA and DHA and the bio-availability between different sources.
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00:11:46
How do fish get their Omega-3 supply and the concept of bio-accumulation.
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00:13:50
Behind the scenes look at commercial production of Omega-3.
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00:15:10
Molecular distillation and the process of cleaning Omega-3.
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00:17:53
Some great advice for your next Fish Oil shopping trip.
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00:21:37
A quick lowdown on Krill Oil.
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00:23:03
Farming fish vs catching fish.
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00:24:27
Dr. Lewis discusses the diet that he and his family follow.
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00:28:01
Omega-3 dosage and the effects associated with overdosing.
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00:29:26
The importance of measuring the ratio between Omega-6 and Omega-3.
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00:30:33
Check out the Omega Protocol on Dr. Lewis's website.
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00:33:27
Ruthless Listener Retention Gimmick: Stimulants For Military Use During The Third Reich
What brand of Omega-3 is the good doctor actually using ?
How about Cod Liver Oil as a source of Omega-3 ? How does it compare to fish oil ? I guess I need contact info of the doctor ?
You’ve got an excellent chance to ask him on this Saturday, June 27th at 12 noon EST on Twitter. We’re hosting an #axonchat with Dr. Lewis. Please come check it out! Details here: http://smartdrugsmarts.com/axonchat/
Sootedninjas, in case you didn’t get your question answered yet, cod liver oil, unlike standard fish oil supplements, contains vitamin A and D.
If you take enough cod liver oil to obtain therapeutic benefits you’ll be consuming dangerous levels of vitamin A which interferes with your body’s ability to use vitamin D and causes weakened bones. I hope that helps!