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Does leaky gut contribute to cancer and heart disease? | Dr. Eran Elinav

Posted on February 21st 2022 (about 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Eran Elinav discusses the intestinal barrier's important role in absorbing nutrients while keeping out pathogens.

The microbial cause of recurrent obesity and weight regain | Dr. Eran Elinav

Posted on February 21st 2022 (about 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Eran Elinav discusses the microbiome-related dynamics of weight regain and why some people have difficulty maintaining weight loss.

Does the microbiome influence how we respond to saturated fat? | Dr. Eran Elinav

Posted on February 21st 2022 (about 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Eran Elinav describes research suggesting that the microbiome modulates fatty acid metabolism.

Setting the microbiome in early childhood: a crucial period | Dr. Eran Elinav

Posted on February 21st 2022 (about 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Eran Elinav discusses the importance of the early childhood period in shaping a healthy microbiome.

How does the gut microbiome respond to extreme dietary change? | Dr. Eran Elinav

Posted on February 21st 2022 (about 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Eran Elinav highlights several factors that contribute to a diverse microbiome.

How does time-restricted eating affect the gut microbiome | Dr. Eran Elinav

Posted on February 21st 2022 (about 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Eran Elinav describes how the circadian rhythmicity of the microbiome is regulated and how this affects human health.

Does omega-3 DHA prevent preterm birth?

Posted on January 17th 2022 (over 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Bill Harris discusses the importance of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA in the developing brain.

Does omega-3 reduce cardiovascular disease? Comparing major trials REDUCE IT, VITAL, and STRENGTH

Posted on January 17th 2022 (over 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Bill Harris describes the recent large clinical trials evaluating whether omega-3 decreases heart disease risk.

Does the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio matter?

Posted on January 17th 2022 (over 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Bill Harris and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss how concerns over the omega-6/omega-3 ratio may be unfounded.

Omega-3 DHA may influence COVID-19 severity

Posted on January 17th 2022 (over 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Bill Harris discusses the correlative and in silico data suggesting that omega-3 DHA may play a dual role against COVID-19.

Omega-3 enhances red blood cell biology — improving red cell distribution width

Posted on January 17th 2022 (over 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Bill Harris highlights a novel area of research — the role omega-3s play in altering red blood cell biology.

Is omega-3 beneficial because it resolves inflammation?

Posted on January 17th 2022 (over 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Bill Harris discusses the central role omega-3 plays in resolving inflammation and how this impacts heart disease risk.

Is omega-3 a longevity compound?

Posted on January 17th 2022 (over 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Bill Harris discusses the impact omega-3 levels have on the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other diseases.

Drs. Bill Harris and Rhonda Patrick comment on omega-3 prostate cancer study SELECT trial

Posted on January 17th 2022 (over 2 years)

In this clip, Drs. Bill Harris and Rhonda Patrick discuss a questionable, potentially spurious association between omega-3 and selenium supplementation and prostate cancer.

Dr. Bill Harris comments on omega-3 and atrial fibrillation

Posted on January 17th 2022 (over 2 years)

In this clip, Dr. Bill Harris discusses the evidence surrounding omega-3 supplementation and the risk for atrial fibrillation or irregular heart rhythms.

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