What Are Omega-3s?

From Simple Questions Podcast by Dylan Carnahan

April 7, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 58

About this episode

Dr. Clemens von Schacky discusses omega-3 fatty acids and their impact on human health.

Episode 58: What Are Omega-3s? – features Dr. Clemens von Schacky, a leading expert in fatty acids and creator of the Omega-3 Index, who shares his insights into omega-3s and how they impact human health. Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation between Dylan Carnahan and Dr. Clemens von Schacky, a physician and researcher specializing in omega-3 fatty acids. Dr. von Schacky breaks down the science of omega-3s, explains their role in the body, and clarifies common misconceptions around supplementation and diet. Listen as Dr. von Schacky shares his journey into fatty acid research, the development of the Omega-3 Index, and practical guidance on how individuals can measure and optimize their omega-3 levels for better health. In this episode we discuss: 00:45 – Introducing Dr. Clemens von Schacky 01:30 – How did you get into fatty acid research? 04:39 – What are fatty acids, simply defined? 07:12 – What are DHA and EPA, and why do they matter? 09:00 – How do omega-3s impact cardiovascular health? 13:21 – What is the Omega-3 Index? 15:07 – Why has omega-3 research been inconsistent? 18:00 – What are researchers studying now about omega-3s…

People in this episode

Host: Dylan Carnahan

Guest: Dr. Clemens von Schacky

Topics covered

omega-3 fatty acids
health impact
fatty acid research
supplementation
cardiovascular health

Keywords

omega-3s
DHA
EPA
fatty acids
health benefits
supplementation
Omega-3 Index

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Omega-3 Index