SupplySide West Podcast 37: Omega-3s' Role in Heart Health

The long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFSs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have a proven record to benefit heart health, according to long-time omega-3 researcher Bruce J. Holub, Ph.D., university professor emeritus, department of human health & nutritional sciences, University of Guelph. In this podcast, Holub and Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER, discuss specific studies on EPA and DHA, and the role they play in cardiovascular health.

Sandy Almendarez, VP of Content

August 14, 2017

The long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFSs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have a proven record to benefit heart health, according to long-time omega-3 researcher Bruce J. Holub, Ph.D., university professor emeritus, deptartment of human health & nutritional sciences, University of Guelph. In this podcast, Holub and Sandy Almendarez, editor in chief, INSIDER discuss specific studies on EPA and DHA, and the role they play in cardiovascular health. They cover:

  • People with heart failure who supplement with 1 g/d of EPA/DHA had a reduction in total mortality by 10 percent, which is the same rate as some prescription drugs

  • A modest dose of EPA/DHA (700 mg/d) lowered systolic blood pressure by about 5 percent, which can result in an 18-percent reduction in coronary heart disease risk

  • A 1 g/d dose of EPA/DHA reduced circulating triglycerides by 8 percent in a two-week period whether patients were on a prescription statin or not.

Holub will be speaking at the Supplyside West Workshop, “Nutrition for Heart Health” on Friday, September 29 at 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.  This session is underwritten by Nicolas Hall and Companies, Japan Bio Sciences Lab and Natec. Visit supplysideshow.com for more information and to get registered.

About the Author

Sandy Almendarez

Sandy Almendarez

VP of Content, Informa

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• Well-known subject matter expert within the health & nutrition industry with more than 15 years’ experience reporting on natural products.

• She cares a lot about how healthy products are made, where their ingredients are sourced and how they affect human health.

• She knows that it’s the people behind the businesses — their motivations, feelings and emotions — drive industry growth, so that’s where she looks for content opportunities.

Sandy Almendarez is VP of Content for SupplySide and an award-winning journalist. She oversees the editorial and content marketing teams for the B2B media brands SupplySide Supplement Journal and SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal, the education programming for the health and nutrition trade shows SupplySide Connect New Jersey and SupplySide West, the education program SupplySide Fresh for industry newcomers and community engagement across the SupplySide portfolio. She is a seasoned content strategist with a passion for health, good nutrition, sustainability and inclusion. With over 15 years of experience in the health and nutrition industry, Sandy brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as a content-focused business leader. With specialization in topics ranging from product development to content engagement, creative marketing and c-suite decision making, her work is known for its engaging style and its relevance for business leaders in the health and nutrition industry.

In her free time, Sandy loves running, drinking hot tea and watching her two kids grow up. She brews her own “Sandbucha” homemade kombucha; she’s happy to share if you’re ever in Phoenix!

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