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06.06.2022

28.05.2022 This is why animal foods will be an essential part of my son’s diet

21.05.2022 So much washing and even more now we use cloth nappies (thanks mum for doing so much washing for us ) Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful mothers, mother figures, mothers to be and mothers of those gone by.

04.05.2022 I feel this is my sooooooul right now. We’ve hit 4 months and everything has turned upside down I didn’t truly believe in a 4 month sleep regression from some research I read, but research reeeeally isn’t everything or anything in comparison to experience in some situations!

25.04.2022 FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF YOUR CURRENT AND FUTURE CITIZENS I say this as I sit here, starting to write a list of the first foods I want to introduce to my son (will post about that soon) and I think about the fact that I’ll have to return to work soon but how am I going to feed him the best during that time? He’s currently exclusively breastfed - the ideal food for a human baby - and the current WHO recommendations are that babie...s have breast milk exclusively for 6 months and to continue breastfeeding alongside foods until 12 months old and preferably beyond. Breastfeeding is HARD. 96% of mothers start out breastfeeding but by 3 months, only 39% of babies are still exclusively breastfed and by 6 months that figure is only 15%. It takes a LONG TIME to get the hang of breastfeeding. Lots of support and guidance is required and should be routinely offered to all mums, whether it’s their first child or not. At almost 4 months old, and after body work, lactation consultants and a tie release, we are only just getting good at it now. So, why are we only offered 4 months paid leave if the best available evidence shows that breastfeeding is best for babies for 12+ months? Expressing and bottle feeding is a massive stress and can lead to other problems associated with oversupply (I have an oversupply and it’s caused huge feeding issues) and then there’s the stress of pumping and storing milk during work hours, which is just not possible in most work places. It’s stressful enough to have a new baby, so why aren’t we supporting families to the best of our abilities? At a minimum, PPL for mothers should be extended to 12 months. For support, PPL should be extended from 2 weeks to 4 months for partners. Ideally, partners should have 12 months too. I mean, Estonia does it. Why can’t we? See more

25.01.2022 Life happens off of social media too The past couple of weeks have been hectic at school. Getting in grades, chasing up students and marking (oh my, the marking!), so social media took a back seat for a while Creating content is something I really enjoy, especially with the amazing response that I get from my followers, but there are times where other things have to come first ... As the school year here in Australia comes to a close, I’ll be focusing much more on my clinic and creations. Stay tuned for my eBook and course creation - I’m so excited to release them and see what you guys think! #lifehappens #coursecreation #ebook #thelazynutritionist #clinicalnutritionist See more

24.01.2022 D I G G I N G. D E E P E R The human body is a complex beast. One test on one organ does not mean everything is fine, especially when you don’t feel it. Symptoms are our body’s way of telling us something is wrong. Listen to it and find a praccie that will to.... Dig deeper, there is an answer somewhere

23.01.2022 D I E T A R Y. C H O L E S T E R O L Have you ever been told, or know someone who’s been told, to ditch any foods that contain cholesterol as a treatment? Well, turns out, that doesn’t work!... Dietary cholesterol has virtually no affect on the cholesterol levels in the blood The human body makes all the cholesterol it needs, as long as we provide it with the fats it needs to do that - from animal fats, fish, dairy and eggs. Cholesterol is an absolutely essential nutrient - without it, we die. Except the problem with the advice given now is turning our cholesterol bad. Those seed oils, margarines and vegetable oils that have been recommended? Yeah, they all make our cholesterol turn bad, which then leads to heart disease and plaque build up. You’re better off with animal fats whole food plant fats dairy and eggs These are way better options than the ultra processed and completely unnatural options that are advertised and promoted (often by healthcare professionals! ). I mean, they’re always on about whole foods, so why would processes artificial rubbish be an exception? #savethehumans

22.01.2022 F I B R E. A N D. C A R B S Let’s start just by acknowledging that fibre isn’t essential and that not everyone benefits from it. It’s the indigestible part of plants that some of our gut bacteria like. Let’s also acknowledge that not all beneficial bacteria like fibre; some like fat, some like protein and some like the absence of food all together. But for those that do benefit from fibre, let’s talk about your options ... Traditional food groups put grains and legumes into a category (and they also recommend that they’re the bulk of your diet ) because they contain high amounts of fibre. They also contain high amounts of carbs. All carbohydrates break down into sugar in the end and will impact sugar balance and insulin. High levels of carbohydrates are also a contributing factor to LDL oxidation, which is a component of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries and build up of plaque). LDL oxidises quite quickly in the presence of sugar. Low carb high fibre foods are in the vegetable category, and can contribute significantly to fibre in the diet, without contributing excess sugar/carbs. Lower carbs = less inflammation + improved health. I’m no fibre advocate (especially for the use of constipation) but it does have its therapeutic uses. If you’re someone that benefits from fibre, I encourage you to get it from vegetables, not grains and legumes. Not only are they better for digestion, they also provide far more bioavailable nutrition than grains/legumes do. Still not as nutritious as meat, though

22.01.2022 N U T R I T I O N. E D U C A T I O N This is something I’ve been struggling with a bit lately. Our nutrition education is quite outdated, mainly because our governmental guidelines are out dated!... We still teach that saturated fats are bad (nope), that cholesterol will kill you (lol) and that calories in vs calories out is the basis of all health (sigh) The focus needs to shift. We need to be moving to a food is medicine approach. It’s about what types of food people are eating and why. Let’s look at health on a case by case manner. Let’s respect nutrition for the science that it is and keep it that way. Let’s revolutionise the way we teach our kids about nutrition so they don’t go into this world with food fears and eating disorders, because there would be plenty of teens calorie counting and eating off of smaller plate after a big dose of a fibre supplement to take up space in their stomach, preventing them from absorbing the nutrition they need. Can we do this? Can we work on this? Can we please teach our kids real nutrition and stop sending them away with eating disorders? Because I’m sick of hearing about low-fat cheese, vegetable oils and vegan diets. See more

21.01.2022 E S S E N T I A L. F A T S We often hear about the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids and their subcomponents, EPA and DHA. EPA and DHA are two vital fatty acids for health that we cannot make ourselves ... EPA has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, and we know that low-grade, chronic inflammation is endemic in the majority of humans. DHA is essential for the structure of your retina in your eye and for your brain. Low levels of DHA have been linked in Alzheimers disease and low intelligence/cognitive function Chia seeds are often touted for being high in omega-3 fatty acids, and while this is technically true, they are full of an omega 3 called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which has to be converted into EPA and DHA by the body. If it's not converted, it's used for energy, like any other fat. The problem with converting ALA into useful EPA and DHA is that it's extremely inefficient - about 8% into EPA and 0%-4% into DHA for healthy men and 21% into EPA and 9% into DHA. Not enough for the human body Animal sources of omega-3 contain preformed EPA and DHA, so your body doesn't have to do anything. Just absorb and use. This is why plants should never be relied upon as a source of omega-3 fatty acids - because they don't contain the ones that we need: EPA and DHA. *coconut oil contains negligible amounts of omega 3 or 6 fatty acids*

21.01.2022 Can anybody else relate? #adult #adulting #adultlife #goals

20.01.2022 Happy belated Eczema Awareness day! Today, I’m doing a throw back to when I was going through TSW. I know a few people here follow me because I went through this horrific and totally preventable condition. Speaking of preventable, I highly recommend watching the documentary Preventable: Protecting our Largest Organ @preventabledoc which was made by an absolute rockstar of a gal. Brianna was creating this doco for the benefit of all chronic eczema sufferers and to raise awa...reness for the medical community. TSW was the T O U G H E S T but most worthwhile thing I’ve ever gone through because it literally gave me my life back. I was lucky and was 95% healed after 12 months, but this condition is known to take up to 3 years to heal. It is absolutely worth it though. If you have any of these symptoms, it could be topical steroid addiction: burning redness persistent, bone deep itch increased steroid script strength oozing chasing the rash over the body rash doesn’t fully go away with creams Diet, environment and lifestyle all make a different. See a nutritionist with a special interest in skin to help get the best possible outcomes for you. TSW is hard, but it’s so worth it #adelaide #tswwarrior #adelaidetsw #tsw #topicalsteroidwithdrawal #thisconditionisreal #dermatology #dermatologiststakenote #cosmeticdermatology #nosteroids #steroidfree #preventable #healed #healedskin #skinhealing #naturalskinhealing #thelazynutritionist #guthealth #guthealing #glutenfree #allergies #atopicdermatitis #dermatitis #psoriasis #rosacea #skinconditions #skincare #skincarenatural

18.01.2022 G L U T E N. A N D. T H Y R O I D Gluten is a menace to a poorly functioning thyroid. Yes, goitrogens are a problem too, but today I'm focusing on gluten The thyroid produces some very important hormones. These hormones have specific receptor sites in the body where they attach. This is how messages are sent throughout the body. Hormones are messenger proteins.... Gliadin, the protein component of gluten, is similar in structure to that of the thyroid. When gliadin slips through the protective barrier of the gut wall and enters the blood stream, the body begins creating antibodies to it and starts attacking it - but since gliadin is so similar to the thyroid, those antibodies to gliadin start attacking the thyroid tissue as well. Removing gluten, and therefore gliadin, removes that anti-inflammatory, autoimmune component and allows the body to start healing. Gluten is also an issue for intestinal permeability (leaky gut), which goes neatly together in the puzzle piece of the problem thyroid. With gluten removed, inflammation starts decreasing, antibodies reduce and the gut starts to heal. Removing gluten is the first step in the healing process See more

17.01.2022 E G G S. A N D. D I A B E T E S So, there have been headlines kicking around lately claiming that eggs cause diabetes..... .....ugh ... Here are a few reasons why this research is trash: 1 eggs contain almost zero carbs - diabetes, in a basic sense, is an issue with insulin and carbohydrates. Insulin is a hormone that unlocks the cells to let in glucose (the type of sugar our body likes, which we get from carbs). In diabetics, the cells don’t respond well to the insulin trying to unlock them, causing the resistance to insulin we often hear about. Since eggs contain virtually no carbs, there is virtually no insulin response - hence, no diabetes from eggs. 2 the epidemiological data is based on food recall questionnaires - epidemiology is the observation of humans. There’s nothing really scientific about it at all, since it relies so much on participant accuracy. If someone was to ask you how many eggs you ate over the last months, or another food that you frequently eat, would you be able to accurately recall what that figure was? No. The other part is that these studies don’t take into account other foods that are eaten with the eggs and throughout the diet. No-one really knows what the diets of these people are actually like, rendering this data totally useless. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and their double-blind versions are the gold standard for research. Observation epidemiology is basically useless. It cannot draw conclusions, only provide more questions where well designed research can take over. So, eat those eggs! They’re nutrient dense and so versatile! See more

16.01.2022 October is Eczema Awareness Month! Eczema was something that rules my life from 16 months old until I was 24. My skin flared, itched, flaked, changed colour and reacted to almost everything I put on it.... I went through all of the possibly steroid cream strengths, UVB therapy and even immunosuppressant medication (the stuff they use for organ transplant patients). It wasn’t until I worked out that the steroid creams were making my skin worse that I finally started my journey to healing. I started topical steroid withdrawal on 9th June 2015 and haven’t looked back. Now, my skin is no where near as bad. I get small flares and patches when I’m sick or reacting to something like sugar and fruit, but since ditching the steroids, I’ve been able to work out my triggers. Now, I don’t rush to the steroid creams as soon as something flared up. I understand the pattern and can wait it out until it heals. Skin does take time to heal, especially skin that has been so heavily damaged. There are solutions, there are triggers and there is more treatment. It doesn’t mean that eczema is easy, because it’s not. Having something so visual means you get lots of questions, stares and sooooo many opinions. I can’t even count the amount of unsolicited advice I received But there is hope. Never lose that hope

15.01.2022 H U M A N. D I E T So many people are still bombarded with some absolutely ridiculous claims about meat. Meat won’t:... Give you cancer Cause heart disease Make you diabetic Meat is c o n s t a n t l y getting the blame for chronic health conditions that modern food practices have caused. Meat is healthy, healing and an essential part of a human diet. We need it and require it. The things that we don’t need are modern, industrialised food practices. In the same time that we’ve had increasing rates of chronic health issues, we’ve had an increased rate of: Vegetable oil use Heavily processed food consumption Low fat (high sugar) products Breads, pastas and grains (carbs) recommended as a staple of our diet But the they decided to turn around and blame the meat This is based on extremely flawed evidence. This is based on epidemiology. The study of observation, which we know isn’t statistically significant. The studies linking meat to cancer and other health conditions found that meat eaters were more likely to smoke, drink, do less exercise and in general, make unhealthy choices. This is not proving in any way that meat is in issue. This is proving that the Standard Western Diet is an issue. We need to stop blaming meat for what our terrible modern food practices did. Now, go eat a steak See more

13.01.2022 Reference ranges are one of those things that are more of a guide than a hard and fast rule. If you’re hovering around the bottom or the top of the reference range, it’s worth further investigation #referencerange #clinicalnutrition #functionalmedicine #functionalnutritionist #thelazynutritionist #nutrientbalance #nutritionist

13.01.2022 P A R S L E Y. M E A T B A L L S I love herbs. Not everyone can tolerate them, especially those with salicylate intolerances, but this is where parsley s h i n e s Parsley is a low-salicylate, flavourful option for those that need it.... Parsley is unfortunately high in oxalates, but the bioavailability of this substance means that it’s not as much of a problem as other high oxalate foods like tofu, leafy greens and legumes (beans, lentils, peas, peanuts etc.). One of my favourite meals is parsley meatballs, which I have often showcased on here They’re super simple, just 6 ingredients: Grass-fed mince Finely diced onion Finely diced continental (flat-leaf) parsley Good dollop of tomato paste Salt Appropriate olive oil/tallow, brushed on ready for baking These done with a cheese sauce (I recommend a blue cheese sauce for those that like a bit of punch ) and you are SET. Parsley contains a surprising amount of zinc that, to my knowledge, is quite bioavailable. Zinc is vital for skin, immune and sperm health (gotta keep those swimmer swimming!). I just love the flavour of parsley, and these meatballs are the best way to eat it

13.01.2022 Apologies for the lack of content lately, I’ve been away and enjoying the time away from screens. Regular programming will resume in a few days time

11.01.2022 Watch Sacred Cow!! An amazing insight into how animals really are the key to human health and the health of this planet Posted @withregram @primatekitchen Posted @withregram @sustainabledish It's commonplace today to blame meat for everything from cancer to global warming. As Frédéric Leroy, a food scientist and microbiologist, alludes to here in Sacred Cow, meat has become a singular focus of all that is wrong with the modern world, ranging from individual health ...concerns, privilege, and "destroying the planet." No other food is quite as powerful or polarizing. But while all of this focus is on meat, the real culprit for the growing health issues we're facing, hyperpalatable, ultraprocessed, modern foods, are continuing to wreck havoc on our health and food system. The Sacred Cow film and book dive into the evidence that shows that the optimal nutritional, environmental, and ethical diet includes animal products. Signup today at www.sacredcow.info/watch to watch the free, global preview of the film November 22-30, and learn how a meat-inclusive diet can be both healthy, sustainable, and ethical. See more

09.01.2022 Posted @withregram @dasrobbwolf Posted @withregram @sustainabledish Cattle are being scapegoated for what fossil fuels are doing. Eliminating beef from our food system is not going to "save the planet" or our health. Visit www.sacredcow.info/book to learn more.

08.01.2022 N A T U R E It was great being able to get away and get outside. We did a fair bit of walking around while we were away, and it was great to spend so much time outside I really notice how much better my skin actually is when I'm outside.... I still wasn't able to switch off completely - that particular skill evades me - and it's hit me quite hard now coming home Still, the time away has definitely spurred some much needed motivation to get some things done Including my upcoming eBook! In the coming weeks, I'll be releasing my first eBook specifically targeting gut health, digestion, and getting your sluggish gut moving again But don't worry, it's not another "high fibre" diet You'll be provided with info about why your gut is slow, why you're spending ages on the toilet, not going frequently enough and finding it hard to go, along with treating common digestive symptoms like bloating, gas and cramping. I've personally been through these things and found that this dietary change works. Plus, it's actually backed by science! I'm super excited to share it with you, so stay tuned, especially if you, or someone you know, struggles with their Gut health is much more complicated than the "high fibre" advocates think! #constipation #bowelhabits #chronicconstipation #thelazynutritionist #guthealth #keepmoving #keepingregular #sluggishbowels #dietmodification #clinicalnutritionist #adelaidenutritionist #guthealthspecialist #actuallygutfriendly #gutfriendly #microbiome #functionalnutrition #bloating #gas #gutdiscomfort #easegutsymptoms #treatgutsymptoms #gutspecialist #adelaideclinician #australianutritionist #cramping #gutpain #guthealing #fixyourgut #loveyourgut

07.01.2022 H E A L T H Y. O I L S Fats/oils are an essential part of the human diet - there are essential fats that we absolutely cannot live without! Some oils are a healthier than others and the right oils can have a dramatic impact on our health ... Oils to Include Benefits: Contain essential fatty acids Don't oxidise in the body and cause damage Natural fats that contain nutrients our body can use straight away Anti-inflammatory Oils to Exclude Issues: These oils oxidise quickly in the body Promote free radical damage Increase risk of cardiovascular illness/disease Unnatural and highly processed oils Promote inflammation Eat these oils with low carb veggies, meat, dairy and eggs, with salt and pepper, to reduce inflammation and risk of heart disease. Super easy and super tasty, too! #thelazynutritionist #clinicalnutritionist #lowcarb #carnivorediet #sapiendiet #ketocarnivore #promotehealth #vegetableoils #vegandiet #theveganbreakdownseries #nutrition #heartdisease #cholesterol #healthyfats #healthyoils #veganlogic #dontgovegan #humandiet #properhumandiet #nutrientdense

06.01.2022 G U T. H E A L T H. M I S T A K E S I see people with gut issues aaaaaaall the time. In fact, I don’t think I’ve had a single patient that doesn’t have some kind of gut issue Lots of people, especially doctors and dieticians, try and treat gut issues by dumping a whole heap of fibre into the diet, which is not good for the patient for a few reasons:... 1 Excess of fibre can cause constipation, which can lead to other symptomatic problems like nausea, headache, bloating, cramping and a constant feeling of needing to 2 Dietary changes influence the balance of gut bacteria in the bowels. Each persons’ ideal balance is different and not all good bacteria love fibre. 3 There is only so much fibre the digestive system can handle and this amount is different for everyone. There’s a ceiling to the amount of fibre a patient can handle before it starts causing bloating, gas, cramping and constipation. In my clinic, I’ve found much better results from lowering the fibre content in my patients diets, than increasing it, particularly for those suffering with constipation and bloating So, be wary of a practitioner that wants to treat a funny gut with loads of fibre - if you do encounter one, go and seek a second opinion See more

06.01.2022 Experimented with cooking calamari and barramundi! Honestly, I'm super impressed with how the barramundi turned out, but it has just reconfirmed for both of us that a "fishy-fish" isn't really our flavour The calamari on the other hand went down a TREAT. It was so good and I ate it all ... What have you been experimenting with lately? #nutrition #food #experimentalcooking #calamari #barramundi #seafood #omega3 #thelazynutritionist #clinicalnutrition #functionnutrition #functionalmedicine #meatbased #yes2meat #meatheals #omnivore See more

06.01.2022 It’s good to be home Last week I was on a school camp, camping in tents in a caravan park. We went on a hike and the students went surfing. We had one full day there and it rained the entire time ... It was a great time and I feel really privileged to have been invited. Got to use a little of my summer camp skills one more time One of the things I learned on this trip was how amazing my skin was. I’m someone that is naturally drier here in Adelaide (I use SO MUCH lip balm and hand cream), but the wet days and the distraction from those things, had me realising that I’d barely used my lip balm or hand cream on camp (my hair on the other hand hated it ) Breaking away and getting outside, and only thinking about moving and eating, was super refreshing. We were all barely on our phones the entire time. Just engaging with the experience and building relationships. So, bad skin? Go camping in the rain! It is good to be back in my comfy bed though Do you go out into nature much? Where do you go if you do? #camping #skinhealth #reguvinate #schoolcamp #homenow #refresh #outinnature #getoutside #goforahike #getoutdoors #nutritionist #thelazynutritionist #leishacarmichael #clinicalnutrition #clinicalnutritionist #australiannutritionist #eatwelllivewell

06.01.2022 F I N A L. A P P O I N T M E N T S I am officially closing my clinic for the Christmas break from the 23rd December and reopening on the 12th January. It’s been an absolutely hectic year and we all deserve a break! ... For us in Aus, it’s summer! And I’m hoping to spend it at the beach with my dog , horse riding and going for walks. What are you hoping to do over your Christmas break?

05.01.2022 What an incredible woman. I didn’t know about Ruth Bader Ginsberg until last year, when my mum and I went to the the movie based on her life. That led us to look her up further and oh my, what a powerful force.... RBG was the first person in America to file suit and win a case on a discrimination case, which was discriminating women on the basis that they were, well, women. This win was a pivotal point in gain rights and freedoms for women. She sat as a Supreme High Court Judge, the highest seat in America, and has set the precedent that women absolutely can do these jobs and do them well. I pinched this graphic from another powerful force @clementine_ford who I’ve been following for many years. We need these forces in our world to fight for balance and keep it. Vale Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

05.01.2022 There is plenty of iron in plants and there’s nothing wrong with taking a supplement. This is a variation of a comment I received a few days ago Here is an example of some blood tests I was shown (a relative of mine).... She has been supplementing FOR A YEAR with iron and nothing has changed Nothing Full disclosure - she eats meat but not in huge amounts and, to my knowledge, eats very little red meat and eats mostly chicken, which has very little iron, but has also been supplementing to try and get her iron levels up. And it’s done nothing We can see this because her ferritin level (stored iron level) hasn’t changed. The iron level is the iron floating around in the blood. This number is easily manipulated with supplements, because the iron will be absorbed, but nothing is done with it. Sitting at a ferritin level of 12 for a year is cause for further investigation, no matter what diet the patient is on. I mean, 12 is waaaay too low. I aim for a ferritin level of 70-90 in my patients with 50 usually being when iron deficiency symptoms start Questions to ask: Why is her iron not rising? Why is her body not storing it? Is there any conversion into an active form happening? The two things I would be interested in is Coeliac disease and low thyroid function. In some cases, chronic low iron is the only definitive symptom of these conditions. But there is the total possibility that supplements just don’t work for this patient Taking a supplement doesn’t automatically mean you’re getting a nutrient. Make sure to be checked by a doctor and qualified nutritionist

04.01.2022 V I T A M I N. B 1 2 B12 is one of the most well-known and talked about essential vitamins. It's needed for so many important functions and it is especially needed in growing children. In fact, B12 deficiency in kids can lead to permanent and devastating health issues, such as nervous system disorders, poor brain/head development and intellectual disabilities. B12 is sensitive to heat, light, alkaline and acidic environments, so our c...ooking methods have a big impact on how much B12 there is in our food; this loss can be between 10-90% depending on the food source and cooking method Another funny thing about B12 is that our blood levels of B12 don't actually represent how much B12 is actually getting into the cells and being utilised. Plenty of patients have a serum B12 level that is way up there, but end up having a functional deficiency. Patients relying on supplements are especially likely to have great serum B12 but still have a functional deficiency. Good food sources of B12 are basically any animal product. Plants don't contain B12 (certainly not in doses high enough to sustain human life). Our gut bacteria does synthesise a small amount of B12, but they're too far down the digestive system, so the B12 doesn't get absorbed, and instead gets excreted out of the system. Common genetic mutations can inhibit the conversion of forms of B12 commonly used in supplements and injections (cyanocobalamin and hydroxycobalamin) into the active methylcobalamin form. There are some supplements now that contain methylB12 to counteract this, but I don't advise supplementing methylB12 without the recommendation of a clinical nutritionist first. Thankfully, animal foods contain methylB12, ready for your body to use See more

04.01.2022 T H Y R O I D. P R E V E N T I O N Proper testing and history taking is absolutely necessary for checking thyroid problems early. If you’re thinking you might fit into a low thyroid category, seek someone who’s interesting in thyroid, that will listen to you and, of course, test.... Prevention is key

01.01.2022 Spending some time away again now that school holidays are here. We stopped by @alexandrinacheese to find out they were closed for the moment (super sad) but we did say hello to a few of their staff members! One of them was particularly keen on us #alexandrinacheese #southaustralia #australianmade #dairycows #nutritionistonholidays

01.01.2022 E S S E N T I A L. F A T S We often hear about the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids and their subcomponents, EPA and DHA. EPA and DHA are two vital fatty acids for health that we cannot make ourselves ... EPA has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, and we know that low-grade, chronic inflammation is endemic in the majority of humans. DHA is essential for the structure of your retina in your eye and for your brain. Low levels of DHA have been linked in Alzheimers disease and low intelligence/cognitive function. Chia seeds are often touted for being high in omega-3 fatty acids, and while this is technically true, they are full of an omega 3 called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which has to be converted into EPA and DHA by the body. If it's not converted, it's used for energy, like any other fat. The problem with converting ALA into useful EPA and DHA is that it's extremely inefficient - about 8% into EPA and 0%-4% into DHA for healthy men and 21% into EPA and 9% into DHA. Not enough for the human body. Animal sources of omega-3 contain preformed EPA and DHA, so your body doesn't have to do anything. Just absorb and use. This is why plants should never be relied upon as a source of omega-3 fatty acids - because they don't contain the ones that we need: EPA and DHA. *coconut oil contains negligible amounts of omega 3 or 6 fatty acids* See more