About the PBHP UK Webinar Series
During this challenging time for the world, we are finding new ways to connect with each other. Our live educational webinar series focus on topics relating to plant-based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, planetary health and real-life patient stories.
Each webinar lasts one hour with the opportunity for Live Q&A in the final 20-25 minutes after a 30-35 minute presentation. Questions can be submitted in advance or via the Zoom chat function.
This webinar will provide participants with up-to-date evidence of omega-3 fatty acids (ALA, EPA, and DHA) in relation to plant-based nutrition. It will cover main specifics of omega-3 metabolism and functions in the body and how this translates into recommendations to those following plant-based diets.
The webinar will also review areas of controversy, areas of active research and topics which would benefit from further research.
What will I learn from this webinar?
- To understand the principles of omega-3 fatty acid metabolism and functions
- To review what the current evidence suggests about omega-3s in vegansn
- To present and discuss recommendations that could be drawn from the evidence
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About Elena Holmes MSc, Registered Nutritionist mBANT
Elena Holmes is a Registered Nutritionist mBANT. She works with individual clients, support and interest groups, delivers educational talks and workshops, and participates in nutrition-related panels. She has been a member of PBHP UK since 2018.
Elena qualified as a Clinical Nutritionist in 2016 (PGDip) and immediately started working in the field.
In 2019, she obtained an MSc with a thesis, “What is the current evidence for alpha-linolenic acid to docosahexaenoic acid conversion efficiency in adult vegans? A systematic review”. Because of the complex nature of fatty acid metabolism, the importance of omega-3s to human health and their role in 100% plant-based diets, fatty acids remain one of Elena’s main objects of interest and expertise.
Elena regularly writes articles for nutrition, health, and vegan lifestyle-related magazines and organisations.
Elena is a member of the Research Network of The Vegan Society. Elena collaborated with Veganuary, Viva!Health, The Vegan Society, and Plant-based Health Professionals UK.
