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In today's episode with Corinna Bellizzi, you’ll hear us take a deep dive on:The importance of omega-3 fatty acids for overall healthTrans fats, saturated fats, omega-6s, and omega-3sThe benefits of omega-3s for women's healthTesting in choosing an omega-3 supplementHow to find high-quality omega-3 supplementsThe advantages of algae-based omega-3 supplementsCorinna stands out as a trailblazer in the natural products industry and a purpose-driven entrepreneur who's been instrumental in driving Nordic Naturals, an Omega-3 Fish Oil enterprise, from a $1M foundation to a staggering $100M in yearly revenue. Currently, she leads the Sales & Marketing departments at Örlö Nutrition and Vaxa Technologies. Beyond her corporate pursuits, she's the voice behind the Care More Be Better podcast.Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guideLabs MentionedThe omega-3 index testThe Root Cause Medicine Podcast is created by Rupa Health, the best way to order, track & manage results from 30+ lab companies in one place for free.The Root Cause Medicine podcast is available on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsRSSInstructions on how to rate and review The Root Cause Medicine Podcast can be found here.Guest Details:Corinna Bellizzi’s WebsiteCorinna Bellizzi on LinkedInCorinna Bellizzi on InstagramCorinna Bellizzi on FacebookCorinna Bellizzi on TwitterÖrlö Nutrition WebsiteVaxa Technologies WebsiteCare More Be Better PodcastRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health on LinkedInRupa Health on InstagramRupa Health on Tik TokRupa Health on YouTubeRupa Health Reference GuideRupa Health MagazineDr. Carrie Jones’ WebsiteDr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInDr. Carrie Jones on InstagramDr. Carrie Jones on TikTokTimestamps00:00 - Intro02:23 - Corinna’s journey in the nutrition world04:35 - Why getting enough omega-3s isn’t as simple as it seems08:37 - What are trans fats?13:06 - Understanding dietary fats17:58 - What are omega-6 fatty acids?18:59 - EPA versus DHA21:13 - Omega-3s and women's health28:39 - The tangled web of overfishing and dam development31:47 - How to find high-quality omega-3 supplements37:53 - The advantages of algae-based omega-3 supplements41:32 - Where you can find Corinna Bellizzi
