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
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