Is Fish Oil The New Seed Oils, Long COVID Healing & Vegan Meat Myths | Ask Me Anything

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In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Art of Being Well, I answer your questions on some of the most confusing - and debated - topics in health right now. From vegan meat alternatives and protein quality to long COVID, chronic fatigue, detox reactions, and fish oil myths, this episode is about cutting through noise and getting practical.

We talk about why grams of protein aren’t the whole story, how fermentation and preparation impact digestion, and what foundational supplements can support mitochondrial health and energy. I also address sauna intolerance, detox symptoms, and why “more” isn’t always better when it comes to healing.

We also dive into environmental health topics like PFAS, pesticide exposure, and informed consent around medical decisions - all through a functional, bioindividual lens. This episode is a reminder that sustainable wellness comes from understanding your body, asking better questions, and focusing on foundations.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

• Vegan meat alternatives, digestion, and better plant-based protein choices
• Why fermented and pressure-cooked plant proteins are more bioavailable
• Protein needs, amino acid balance, and why grams alone don’t tell the full story
• Practical, cost-aware approaches for Long COVID, CFS, and post-viral fatigue
• Foundational supplements vs. therapeutic tools for mitochondrial dysfunction
• Nervous system regulation, vagal tone, and breathwork
• Detox reactions, sauna intolerance, and why “less is more”
• Binders, glutathione, biofilms, and supporting drainage pathways
• Fish oil vs. seed oils: oxidation, sourcing, and inflammation
• PFAS, pesticides, EPA decisions, and environmental health concerns
• Hepatitis B vaccine nuance, antibody testing, and informed consent

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• Longevity RX Stem Cell Protein
• Longevity RX Mag 18 (Magnesium blend)
• Vitamin D3 + K2
• Magnesium
• CoQ10
• Glutathione
• Quercetin
• The Binder

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole