Bill Harris, PhD, FAHA and Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD
discuss omega-3 fatty acids. Decades of
research have uncovered many health benefits of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids,
specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). EPA
and DHA are both essential building blocks for tissue structures and important
biological mediators in health and disease, which is why the Dietary Guidelines
for Americans, as well as recommendations from health advocacy groups around
the globe, recommend eating foods rich in EPA and DHA as part of an overall
healthy eating pattern. Yet, there is increasing debate about the
cardiovascular benefits of EPA and DHA when taken in supplement form. This
webinar reviews the scientific evidence about EPA and DHA and its association
with cardiovascular health and disease risk reduction.
