and, folks, in a few minutes, you'll meet wayne kurtz. he's a guinness world record holder for completing 30 ironman distance triathlons in 30 days. yes, you heard me right. and he'll tell us all about the remarkable benefits of omax3 in his own life as a 50-year-old ironman. dr. maroon, let's explain to the audience, who maybe hasn't discovered the anti-aging power of epa and dha, why omega-3s are so vital to get into our bodies every day. >> well, dr. melina, 3/4 of the population in the united states is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids. and that's according to the most recent statistics. >> and this is at a time when health food stores and even grocery stores have omega-3 supplements. so they're readily available but we're still deficient. and more importantly, what is this deficiency doing to us? >> well, there are many possible signs of an omega-3 fatty acids deficiency. these include dry skin and eczema, fatigue and moodiness, achy joints, heart problems, frequent colds due to immune system problems, and many others. and if you're t