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Why Your Fish Oil Is Rancid and What to Take Instead | CWM EP 514

The Real Weight Loss Coach·Matty Lansdown·16 July 2026·17 min

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That fish oil capsule you take every morning? There's a good chance it's already oxidised before it reaches you. In this episode, Matty breaks down everything you need to know about omega-3s, why most supplements are failing you, and what he personally recommends instead.Key Discussion Points:Why omega-3s are essential and why most people in Western countries are chronically deficientThe real problem with fish oil supplements and what oxidisation means for your healthHow omega-6s get built directly into your cell walls and why a simple detox won't fix itWhy plant sources like chia and flaxseed convert omega-3s at a far lower rate than most people assumeThe algae-based alternative that skips the fish entirely and goes straight to the sourceWhy EPA specifically has strong research support for mood, focus, and depressionHow to actually fix the omega-6 to omega-3 imbalance with food first, then supplementation ---FIND OUT WHAT'S REALLY DRIVING YOUR CRAVINGS WITH THIS 30-SECOND 'FOOD NOISE' QUIZ!--- Get your 15% DISCOUNT at Phytality by using code MLGET15 ***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow Matty on INSTAGRAM --Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"