Guide to Buying the Best Omega 3 Supplements
| By Micheal Thomas Who does not want a healthy heart, beautiful skin and a sharp memory? If I tell you that with the help of Omega 3, you can get all these benefits and many more would you be interested in knowing more? I'm sure your answer is Yes. Omega 3 fatty acids or the Essential fatty acids as they are often called are an important ingredient of our cell membranes. They affect our health positively in a variety of ways. The essential fatty acids - DHA, EPA and ALA are crucial for the normal functioning of our brain, heart, kidneys and cell membranes. ALA or alpha-linolenic acids need to be converted into DHA and EPA for them to be used by the body. These polyunsaturated fats though essential cannot be synthesized by our body, which is why there is a need for omega 3 and eating an omega 3 rich diet. The dietary sources of Omega 3 include fish, fish oils, flaxseed oil, sunflower oil, walnuts, spinach, broccoli, tofu, soybeans and duck eggs. Doctors and researchers believe that the richest omega 3 supplement is fish oil. This is because fish oil extracted from cold water fishes such as salmon, tuna, sardines are rich in both EPA and DHA (the most essential fatty acids). Fish oil is available in the form of capsules, tonic and pills. For non-vegetarian people who do not have any fish allergies, consuming fish oil is the best option to increase the amount of omega 3 fatty acids in their bodies. It was observed that in countries such as Japan, Malaysia where a lot fish is eaten, there is a low rate of cardiovascular problems. Whereas, in western countries omega 6 is consumed more than omega 3 leading to various problems such as heart strokes, cancer, depression etc. Seeing the growing rate of mercury and metal deposition in the ocean waters, eating fish regularly can no longer be considered safe. This leaves us with only one simple option i.e. to consume omega 3 regularly. How do I know which are the best Omega 3 supplements? Not all omega 3 products are equally beneficial. As a consumer, it is for you to choose the best ones. Don't worry, it is not that difficult to do this. Bearing a few important things in mind can help you make the right choice. First and most importantly look for the word 'molecularly distilled'. If you see this, half of your problem is solved. Molecular distillation is the only process that can remove all the toxins such as mercury, metals etc from the fish oil. Consuming such a pure product will ensure you derive the maximum health benefits. Purchase omega 3 products that are obtained from pharmaceutical grade fish oil. This is a proof that the supplements you are purchasing follow the government guidelines for quality. The New Zealand government is known to have the most stringent quality standards. When you buy anything, you want to derive the maximum benefits out of it. The same stand true for an omega 3 supplement. One such brand that is superior most in quality is the fish oil made from Hoki fish. Hoki is a cold-water species found in the southern oceans of New Zealand. This fish has naturally high levels of both DHA and EPA. Research shows that fish oils extracted from the Hoki fish have 40% higher levels of DHA fatty acids. This is especially beneficial for increasing the memory, improving reflexes and I.Q. Make it a point to check the ingredients of the omega 3 supplements. If the species of the fish used is not mentioned, you wouldn't know the source of that fish oil. Thus, make sure the omega 3 supplements you use are species specific. Micheal Thomas is an editor for a series of health related websites. Learn about the best fish oil capsules that we ourselves use daily after extensive product comparisons and research over at http://www.omega-3-fish-benefits.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Micheal_Thomas |
