{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Omega-3 for Women: Brain Health, Hormones & Why Your Levels Matter","description":"Omega-3 is one of the most important nutrients for long-term health \u2014 yet many women are not getting enough. In this episode we explore why omega-3 fatty acids are so important for female health, from supporting brain function and eye health to reducing inflammation and helping regulate hormones.  I also share a personal insight from my own testing. As a nutritionist I assumed my omega-3 intake was fine - but when I tested my Omega-3 Index it came back at just 5.5%, when ideally we\u2019d like it to be 8% or higher. Five months later, after increasing my intake, it improved to 7.5% \u2014 and one unexpected benefit was noticeably less dry skin. In this episode we explore: \u2022 What omega-3 fatty acids are and why EPA and DHA matter most \u2022 The role of omega-3 in reducing inflammation in the body \u2022 Omega-3 and reducing menstrual pain \u2022 The importance of DHA for brain and eye health \u2022 Why omega-3 can support women with PCOS \u2022 How omega-3 contributes to healthy ageing \u2022 The best dietary sources of omega-3 \u2022 What to look for when choosing a supplement A big thank you to our podcast sponsors Revive Active for supporting the Fab Female Nutrition podcast. Their Revive Active Omega Active provides a great daily dose of EPA and DHA - the biologically active forms of omega-3 that your body actually uses. If you\u2019re not sure whether you\u2019re getting enough omega-3 in your diet, this episode will help you understand why it matters and what simple steps you can take. Because sometimes the biggest improvements in our health come from nutrients we didn\u2019t even realise we were missing ","author_name":"Fab Female Nutrition","author_url":"https:\/\/hillstart.me.uk\/podcast\/","html":"