Rhonda Patrick: The Single Best Supplement for Your Money (could add 5 years to your life)

Key Takeaways

• Get your omega-3 index tested – Aim for 8% or higher EPA/DHA in red blood cell membranes for maximum longevity benefits
• Take 1.5-2g daily of EPA/DHA – This dose can raise omega-3 index from 4% to 8% in just 3 months
• Eat fatty fish 3x/week – Wild salmon is ideal (high omega-3s, low mercury)
• Prioritize EPA/DHA over ALA – Marine sources are more effective than plant sources (walnuts/flax)
• Omega-3s offset smoking damage – Smokers with high omega-3 index have same life expectancy as non-smokers with low index

Supplements & Protocols Mentioned

• EPA/DHA: 1.5-2g daily (safe upper limit is 4g as used in prescription formulations)
• Omega-3 Index Test: Blood test measuring red blood cell membrane EPA/DHA levels

Notable Quotes

“Smokers with a high omega-3 index have the same life expectancy as non-smokers with a low omega-3 index.”

Bottom Line

Test your omega-3 levels and supplement with 1.5-2g EPA/DHA daily – this simple step could add 5 years to your life while protecting heart and brain health.

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