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What Are Omega-3s?
Episode 58
Tuesday, 7 April, 2026
Episode 58: What Are Omega-3s? – features Dr. Clemens von Schacky, a leading expert in fatty acids and creator of the Omega-3 Index, who shares his insights into omega-3s and how they impact human health.Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation between Dylan Carnahan and Dr. Clemens von Schacky, a physician and researcher specializing in omega-3 fatty acids. Dr. von Schacky breaks down the science of omega-3s, explains their role in the body, and clarifies common misconceptions around supplementation and diet.Listen as Dr. von Schacky shares his journey into fatty acid research, the development of the Omega-3 Index, and practical guidance on how individuals can measure and optimize their omega-3 levels for better health.In this episode we discuss:00:45 – Introducing Dr. Clemens von Schacky01:30 – How did you get into fatty acid research?04:39 – What are fatty acids, simply defined?07:12 – What are DHA and EPA, and why do they matter?09:00 – How do omega-3s impact cardiovascular health?13:21 – What is the Omega-3 Index?15:07 – Why has omega-3 research been inconsistent?18:00 – What are researchers studying now about omega-3s?20:33 – What is most misunderstood about omega-3s?21:54 – How do you effectively improve omega-3 levels?23:23 – Do you need to take omega-3s consistently?24:58 – Why athletes and certain populations are often deficient26:42 – The real-world impact of omega-3 levels on health28:27 – How to choose quality omega-3 supplements and testing30:27 – What advice do you have for the average person?32:06 – How can people learn more about your work?32:57 – ConclusionResources:OmegametrixDr. Clemens von Shacky's ResearchThis episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music here.
