Mastering Nutrition · Chris Masterjohn, PhD

How to Recover From Fish Oil

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Iris reversed food intolerances and brain fog by stopping fish oil and increasing arachidonic acid after a decade of overdose.
Chris Masterjohn analyzes a case study of Iris, who developed food intolerances and other symptoms from years of excessive omega-3 intake. He explains how high EPA blocks arachidonic acid metabolism, leading to chronic inflammation, and offers guidance on recovery, pregnancy considerations, and balancing fatty acids.

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A mechanism-heavy look at recovery after long-term omega-3 overuse.

The episode stays close to Iris's case and keeps the focus on what changed after years of heavy omega-3 use: long-term supplements, frequent fish intake, a low-fat diet, and later arachidonic acid.

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Why too much omega-3 can stop looking like a benefit and start looking like a balance problem.

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