"Dr. Jorn Dyerberg tells the story of discovering the role of omega-3s in human health. It’s his story to tell. More than 50 years ago as a young medical student, Dr. Dyerberg and his mentor set out to understand how Greenland Inuits could have such a low rate of heart disease while living on a high fat diet. A sense of adventure, sled dogs, seal blubber, scientific methods, commitment to publish, and collaboration are all part of the story that launched the science of marine-sourced omega-3s.
Topics Discussed:
5:40 Dr. Dyerberg's journey to Greenland
8:24 Research that contributed to Dr. Dyerberg and Dr. Bang's omega-3 discovery
11:08 Omega-6 research on blood clotting tendencies
17:26 Medical research acceptance and clinical trials on omega-3s
19:43 Clarifying comments on bleeding tendencies
26:33 Closing thoughts on life's research & omega-3 deficiencies
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Jorn Dyerberg Bio
Bang and Dyerberg's omega-3 discovery turns fifty
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1163480/ "
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