Omega-3 in heart disease; the original story from the source

<p>"Dr. Jorn Dyerberg tells the story of discovering the role of omega-3s in human health. It’s his story to tell. More than 50 years ago as a young medical student, Dr. Dyerberg and his mentor set out to understand how Greenland Inuits could have such a low rate of heart disease while living on a high fat diet. A sense of adventure, sled dogs, seal blubber, scientific methods, commitment to publish, and collaboration are all part of the story that launched the science of marine-sourced omega-3s.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Topics Discussed:</strong></p> <p>5:40 Dr. Dyerberg's journey to Greenland&nbsp;</p> <p>8:24 Research that contributed to Dr. Dyerberg and Dr. Bang's omega-3 discovery&nbsp;</p> <p>11:08 Omega-6 research on blood clotting tendencies&nbsp;</p> <p>17:26 Medical research acceptance and clinical trials on omega-3s&nbsp;</p> <p>19:43 Clarifying comments on bleeding tendencies&nbsp;</p> <p>26:33 Closing thoughts on life's research &amp; omega-3 deficiencies&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Resources Mentioned in this episode: </strong></p> <p>Dr. Jorn Dyerberg Bio&nbsp;</p> <p>Bang and Dyerberg's omega-3 discovery turns fifty&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1163480/ "</p>