The Omega-3 Index Could Predict Your Lifespan According to Leading Fatty Acid Researcher
Dr. Bill Harris, a leading omega-3 researcher with over 300 published papers, discusses his groundbreaking Omega-3 Index test that measures fatty acid levels in red blood cells. This biomarker may predict life expectancy and cardiovascular risk more accurately than traditional markers. Harris explains why marine omega-3s outperform plant-based alternatives, how genetic variants affect individual omega-3 needs, and why red blood cell testing provides better long-term status than plasma tests. The conversation covers omega-3's role in resolving inflammation, recent COVID-19 research showing halved death risk with higher levels, and why concerns about omega-6 to omega-3 ratios may be overblown. Harris emphasizes that achieving optimal omega-3 status requires individualized approaches based on genetics and metabolism.