Tom Brenna
Professor emeritus and lipid scientist specializing in omega-3 fatty acids, pregnancy nutrition, and lipidomics; served as an advisor on multiple Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committees and has published extensively on DHA, fatty acids, and nutrition policy.
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Apr 7, 2026 • 1h 32min
The Truth about Saturated Fat, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Total Mortality | Dr. Tom Brenna
Dr. Tom Brenna, professor emeritus and lipid scientist focused on omega‑3s and pregnancy nutrition. He pulls back the curtain on how dietary guidelines are made. He traces the tangled history of saturated and trans fats. He explains DHA, omega‑3 status, and why fish in pregnancy matters. He explores how omega‑6s and trial design shape our understanding of fats.
