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