Why Omega-3 Is the Vitamin D of the Brain
If there’s one number you should know for your brain health, it’s your Omega-3 index.
Forget guessing. Forget wondering. When you know your Omega-3 level, you hold the blueprint to either protect your brain or allow it to slowly deteriorate.
The Omega-3 Index: A Critical Brain Biomarker
We do a simple test in the office—a pinprick to your finger. That tiny drop of blood gives us a massive amount of insight into your brain’s future.
Your red blood cell membranes should ideally contain 8–12% Omega-3 fatty acids for optimal function. But guess where most people are? 2–3%. Sometimes even lower.
This means you're headed toward cognitive dysfunction, memory loss, and chronic inflammation if left unaddressed.
We use a calculator to determine the exact dosage of fish oil you need to reach sufficiency—and once you're there, we adjust to a maintenance level.
Why Cheap Fish Oil Doesn’t Work
A lot of people go to big box stores or order fish oil online—and it doesn’t move the needle. The reason?
➡️ Poor absorption
➡️ Oxidation
➡️ Low quality control
The most expensive supplement is the one that doesn't work.
We only recommend pharmaceutical-grade EPA/DHA blends that are clinically shown to impact your Omega-3 index—and therefore your brain function.
Higher Omega-3 = Bigger, Better Brains
✅ Framingham Heart Study data links low Omega-3 with reduced brain volume
✅ Those below 4.4% experience brain shrinkage equivalent to 2 years of aging
✅ Higher index = larger hippocampus, better memory, and slower cognitive decline
If you only take one action this month, make it this: know your Omega-3 index.
The Parenting Lesson: Don’t Feed the Inflammation
In our house, bad food is punishment. I use extreme—but memorable—analogies with my kids to drive the point home.
I once told my son, “You strike out because you eat Sour Patch Kids in the dugout.” That’s how serious I am about protecting their future brains.
Cotton candy, Smart Balance, canola oil—it’s all inflaming the brain and lowering BDNF. Check your labels. Avoid fried, hydrogenated, and synthetic oils.
Do I do it perfectly? No. Neither do you. That’s why I say—give yourself grace, but build your knowledge and raise your standards.
One Step at a Time
Every month, I challenge my community to do one thing:
➡️ Grab one principle
➡️ Integrate it into your lifestyle
➡️ Make it habitual
➡️ Next month, do the next thing
Don’t overwhelm yourself. Brain health is a lifelong journey—and you’re already doing the most important part: showing up.