Omega-3 is one of the most important nutrients for long-term health — yet many women are not getting enough.

In this episode we explore why omega-3 fatty acids are so important for female health, from supporting brain function and eye health to reducing inflammation and helping regulate hormones.

I also share a personal insight from my own testing. As a nutritionist I assumed my omega-3 intake was fine - but when I tested my Omega-3 Index it came back at just 5.5%, when ideally we'd like it to be 8% or higher. Five months later, after increasing my intake, it improved to 7.5% — and one unexpected benefit was noticeably less dry skin.

In this episode we explore:

• What omega-3 fatty acids are and why EPA and DHA matter most • The role of omega-3 in reducing inflammation in the body • Omega-3 and reducing menstrual pain • The importance of DHA for brain and eye health • Why omega-3 can support women with PCOS • How omega-3 contributes to healthy ageing • The best dietary sources of omega-3 • What to look for when choosing a supplement

A big thank you to our podcast sponsors Revive Active for supporting the Fab Female Nutrition podcast. Their Revive Active Omega Active provides a great daily dose of EPA and DHA - the biologically active forms of omega-3 that your body actually uses.

If you're not sure whether you're getting enough omega-3 in your diet, this episode will help you understand why it matters and what simple steps you can take.

Because sometimes the biggest improvements in our health come from nutrients we didn't even realise we were missing