Michael Crawford
Renowned scientist and former Director of the Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition at Imperial College London, known for pioneering research since the 1970s on DHA (an omega-3) and its role in brain development and human evolution.
Top 3 podcasts with Michael Crawford
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Apr 12, 2025 • 1h 31min
#8 Boost Your Brain Power! Quantum Properties Of Omega 3 DHA - Prof Michael Crawford
Dr. Michael Crawford, a noted expert in brain lipids, discusses the vital role of omega-3 DHA in brain health. He emphasizes DHA's importance for cognitive development, particularly in children and pregnant women. The conversation highlights alarming trends of cognitive decline linked to nutritional deficiencies and the overlooked significance of seafood in diets. Crawford explains how DHA conducts electricity in the brain, crucial for synaptic function and learning, and raises concerns about declining DHA levels due to modern farming practices.
Mar 14, 2026 • 1h 13min
#496 95-Year-Old Scientist Reveals the Nutrient Behind Human Brain Evolution - Dr Michael Crawford
Dr Michael Crawford, a 95-year-old pioneer in brain chemistry from Imperial College, shares decades of DHA research. He describes how coastal seafood fueled human brain expansion. Short, lively segments cover DHA’s role in vision and behavior, pregnancy nutrition, mercury vs selenium in fish, limits of land and plant omega-3s, and urgent fixes like restoring fisheries and better maternal nutrition.
Dec 9, 2020 • 1h 24min
Part 108 - Michael Crawford, PhD on Seafood and Human Evolution, Mental Health, and Magical DHA
Michael Crawford, PhD, a renowned researcher, discusses the importance of seafood in human evolution for brain development, focusing on DHA. He explores the adaptations of Sea Gypsies living by the sea and the evolutionary journey of DHA in photoreception. The podcast delves into the aquatic origins of humans and emphasizes the role of DHA in brain development and dietary sources.
