As nutrients, omega-3s and vitamin D have been catapulted into the spotlight for their immune protection benefits, particularly in the last decade. But how do they work when the immune system is challenged and why is measuring blood levels of these nutrients so important? We will answer these questions and more in this webinar.
Learning objectives of this webinar:
• The role of omega-3 fatty acids in immune support
• The role of vitamin D in immune support
• How omega-3 and vitamin D blood levels are related to immune system function
• How to interpret Omega-3 Index and Vitamin D test results and guide patients toward optimal immune system protection
This webinar is approved for 1.0 CEU hours from CDR for RDs and DTRs
Who should attend:
• Practitioners who are guiding patients on the optimal ways in which to fortify their immune systems
Speaker Bio:
Kristina Harris Jackson, PhD, RD, is the Director of Research and part-owner of OmegaQuant Analytics, LLC, and an Assistant Professor (non-tenure) in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.
Kristina received her PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Pennsylvania State University in 2013 and completed her training to become a Registered Dietitian in 2014. Kristina continues her research in the area of omega-3s in maternal health, helping create the Prenatal DHA test and the Mother’s Milk DHA test, and continues her clinical work by consulting with clients on their lab values from OmegaQuant.
Kristina lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with her partner and two kids.
