S7E14: Benefits of Omega-3 in Athletes & Assessing Omega-3 Index w Peter Ritz, MS, RD

SEASON 7, EPISODE 14

Marc sits down with Peter Ritz, MS, RD, the Advanced Clinical Dietitian for Northwestern University Football, to discuss his work on omega-3 fats, health and performance.

Summary of Episode

3:00 - Peter’s background in sport

6:30 - Peter’s work in omega-3

9:30 - Considerations in practice

18:50 – Consequences of really high omega-6 intake

20:30 – DHA, the brain and concussion

24:40 – How can you add more omega-3 in team sports?

31:00 – Research in college athletes and differences in athlete response

35:00 – High intake of trans fats in an athlete

38:00 – Sustainability with fish oil

40:50 – To wrap up

About Peter Ritz, MS, RD

Twitter: Twitter: https://twitter.com/petes_eatz

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