Originally Posted by GRB5111

For those interested in a deeper dive into the science of inflammation, this recent interview on STEM Talk with Charles Serhan is excellent, and one can glean several valuable lifestyle practices from this discussion. While it wasn't a dominant topic, as he touches on many other details related to the mechanism and metabolic process of inflammation, one of my major takeaways was making Omega 3s from marine foods or supplements (marine sources of EPA & DHA) a core part of one's diet. Turns out, Omega 3s have prominent and positive roles in managing inflammation. More and more I'm finding the value of Omega 3s, and I've noticed an improvement since I ramped up my consumption.

Here's the inflammation research interview:

https://www.ihmc.us/stemtalk/episode-170/

A couple months ago, I tested my Omega 3 index using a company called Omegaquant. I wanted to evaluate my index to fine-tune my dose. This is a simple test where they mail you a kit and you send in a drop of blood to get your Omega 3 percentage. The healthiest level is >8%, and most in the western world have less than 4-5%. Those between 8-12% have significantly lower metabolic risk factors and longer healthspans. Here's the link to the test information:

https://omegaquant.com/what-is-the-omega-3-index/

Since research demonstrates that sufficient blood Omega 3s are a major player in keeping inflammation in the healthy zone, it's good to consider Omega 3s whether you're getting them from food or good-quality supplements or both.