This is a special episode, which Brian and I are very excited for.
Prof. Brenna is a leading researcher on polyunsaturated fats in child nutrition, who has done both animal and human work demonstrating the importance of a low-linoleic, high DHA diet for human health.
In addition to his academic credentials linked below, he also served on the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, and on the most recent FAO/WHO Expert Panel on Fats and Fatty Acids, so he's had a real impact on the world dietary recommendations. See the show notes below for more background, and the papers we discussed.
I hadn't spoken to Prof. Brenna prior to this interview, although I had listened to a presentation he made for the International Society for the Study of Fats and Lipids (ISSFAL) of which he is a past president, so I knew he was engaging and quotable. He didn't disappoint.
What I was surprised by was how he made many of the same points about the issues with seed oils that I make, unsolicited by me.
It was a great discussion.
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Incredible interview guys, and thanks to Dr. Brenna for sharing his wealth of knowledge.
ReplyDeleteHad a question on omega 3's, is it just as bad to consume oxidized n-3's as oxidized n-6's? Or do they not break down into molecules that are as pernicious as HNE et. al.
Mainly asking for my dog's sake, almost all dry puppy food has fish oil added in and it doesn't always smell the freshest.
Oxidized Omega-3s are not as noxious as those from omega-6, although the freshest, least rancid fats are always a good idea.
DeleteI wouldn't avoid a dog food because it has fish oil included.