Are fish oils really helping your health? What about the concerns over omega-6 seed oils? In this episode, Dr. Jannine Krause dives deep with Professor Brian Peskin to clear up misconceptions about essential fatty acids (EFAs) and their role in health. Drawing on his expertise as a scientist and educator, Professor Peskin explains the critical importance of parent EFAs (also called parent essential oils or PEOs) and how they differ from the derivatives commonly used in supplements like fish oil. His work builds on the groundbreaking research of Nobel Prize-winner Otto Warburg, focusing on cellular oxygenation and its role in preventing chronic diseases.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why the real issue isn’t more science but better understanding of existing science.
  • The key differences between clinical journals and hard science journal findings.
  • Why DHA acts like antifreeze for fish and what this means for humans.
  • The truth about oxidized LDL, what it measures, and why it matters for your health.
  • How poor metabolism of omega-6 fatty acids can make fish oil consumption inflammatory.
  • Surprising links between elevated DHA levels and skin cancer.

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About the Guest:
Professor Brian Peskin, an MIT-trained engineer and former Adjunct Professor at Texas Southern University, is on a mission to educate the public about the critical role of parent essential fatty acids. Through his research, Professor Peskin challenges common myths about cholesterol, fish oil, and omega-6 seed oils, emphasizing the importance of cellular oxygenation in disease prevention.

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Podcast Transcript

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