Summary: <p>Paul Greenberg discusses his book <em>The Omega Principle: Seafood and the Quest for a Long Life and a Healthier Planet</em>. Omega-3 fatty acids have long been celebrated by doctors and dietitians as key to a healthy heart and a sharper brain, and they are now a multi-billion dollar business--even as recent medical studies caution that the promise of omega-3s may not be what it first appeared. A closer look at the omega-3 sensation reveals a troubling side effect to this health craze: the miracle pill is the latest product of the reduction industry, a vast, global endeavor that, over the last century, has boiled down trillions of pounds of marine life into animal feed, fertilizer, margarine, and dietary supplements. Greenberg looks at how the creatures that are the victims of this industry are essential to the survival of whales, penguins, and fish of all kinds.</p> <p>On July 11 Paul Greenberg will be at <a href="https://www.mcnallyjackson.com/event/omega-principle-paul-greenberg-prince-street." target="_blank">McNally Jackson</a> at 7:00 pm (52 Prince Street, NY, NY 10012)</p> <p><em>This segment is guest hosted by Arun Venugopal. </em></p>
