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Omega-3 mistakes that you're probably making

And how to optimize omega-3 levels

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Leland Stillman, MD
Jan 12, 2024
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You've probably heard of the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.

You've likely heard about how you need to get more of them.

Maybe you're taking an omega-3 supplement for this reason.

Can I let you in on a secret?

It's kind of a big secret...

You can get your omega-3's from food!

Shocking, I know.

But how do we do this?

Here's what we're going to cover in this post:

  • The best sources of omega-3's

  • The perils and pitfalls of each source of omega-3's, including where I get mine

  • Omega-3 supplements, including which ones I recommend and why

  • How much you need to get each day and on average

  • How to test omega-3 levels

  • What drugs you need to watch out for if you're taking omega-3 supplements

This isn’t medical advice - consult your doctor before making changes to your diet and lifestyle.

What’s the value of optimizing your omega-3 levels?

  • Lower risk of death and disability

  • Lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and blood clots

What’s my problem with just taking a fish oil supplement, and calling it a day?

You’ll probably wind up missing the forest through the trees and get it wrong. You’ll either overshoot or undershoot optimal levels, and that will have consequences.

One of the reasons I priced the premium subscription at $20 per month is that my goal is to save you the annual cost of subscription with premium content.

I can teach you how to ditch your fish oil supplement forever in this post.

These secrets have taken me years of toil and trouble to discover, so they're for premium subscribers only. You could stand to save hundreds of dollars a year in supplements you might not need, or medical care you could avoid. Upgrade today to find out what you're missing.

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