Use of Omega 3 for Brain Health and Concussion

Michael Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, FACN

  • What you will learn in this course:
    • Understand concept of omega-6s versus omega-3s and their actions on the brain.
    • Understand how, when, and why omega-3s may be used to improve brain health.
    • Understand the interaction of omega-3s with the endogenous cannabinoid system.
    • Understand the role of omega-3s for the prevention of head injury in athletics.
    • Understand the reasoning for dosing of omega-3s after a brain injury.
  • 1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
  • CDR Performance Indicators: 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, 8.1.4
  • 1 Credit as Approved by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainers (BOC)
  • What is included in this course:
    • Guided Notes
    • On-Demand Webinar
    • Quiz
    • Resources and References


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