What if a single fatty acid could reveal hidden truths about your body’s health and help prevent diseases? In this episode, we dive deep into DGLA (Dihomo-Gamma(y)-Linolenic Acid), a lesser-known yet powerful fatty acid, to uncover its role in hormonal balance, immunity, and chronic disease prevention.

We’ll discuss how too much or too little DGLA can signal underlying imbalances, why measuring it is like finding a secret key to your health, and actionable steps you can take to optimize your levels.

We’ll also explore how poor liver function, overlooked enzyme issues, and the healthcare system’s blind spots can impact this vital fatty acid. Let’s dive in!

Whether you’re experiencing brain fog, hormonal issues, or skin problems, this episode will give you the insights you need to take charge of your well-being.

SHOW NOTES:

02:00 - What is DGLA

03:30 - Too high or Too low can signal underlying imbalances in your body

04:00 - Why is DGLA important?

05:00 - Hormonal Health, immune system, and DGLA

06:00 - *Study. Important for Preventing diseases

07:20 - Why would it be too high? Enzymes, Omega 3 deficiency, Leaky gut, Supplements

10:00 - Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6

11:00 - What can you do if DGLA is high?

17:20 - GDLA and BrainFog, Hormonal imbalance, and PMS

18:00 - Too little DGLA? Dry skin, Weak immune system, struggle with recovery and healing.

24:00 - What can happen if we balance our DGLA

25:00 - **Study in elderly with recent MI

29:00 - Measuring - unlocking a hidden key to your health

*https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925443919302108

*https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167527317322118

**https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8540726/

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