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Why fish oil is unnecessary and may be harmful to the body — Whalespan

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Why fish oil is unnecessary and may be harmful to the body

Paul Saladino6m · 2022-01-29

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✓Well SupportedStearic acid ingestion increases circulating C18 triglycerides and activates mitochondrial beta-oxidation.✓Well SupportedPasture-raised egg yolks, animal fats (butter, tallow, ghee), and the fat in grass-fed steak contain significant amounts of utilizable omega-3 fatty acids.✓Well SupportedEPA and DHA can be obtained from egg yolks, and ALA can be converted to DHA when linoleic acid from seed oils is not in excess.✕Not SupportedPescetarian diets can be a source of heavy metal toxicity due to high fish consumption.Well Supported

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Paul Saladino's lipid panel shows high DPA, DHA, and EPA, with low linoleic acid, despite not eating egg yolks, fish, or supplementing with fish oil.

✕Not SupportedFish oil is considered oxidized and undesirable, with no solid evidence supporting the purported benefits of high doses (4-6 grams).

✓Well SupportedVegetarians may benefit from consuming meat or tallow to obtain sufficient essential fatty acids.

✕Not SupportedShellfish like mussels, clams, oysters, and shrimp can have higher levels of heavy metals than fish.

◐Partially SupportedMeat contains the omega-3 fatty acids DPA, DHA, and EPA.

✕Not SupportedRelying on fish or shellfish for dietary fats and proteins can lead to heavy metal accumulation.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker has high EPA and DHA levels without consuming eggs, fish, or fish oil supplements.