Essential fatty acids cannot be made in the body and must be obtained from food. There are in fact two types: Omega 3 and Omega 6. In modern diets we tend to get very little Omega 3 and large amounts of Omega 6.
Sources of Omega 3 include: Oily fish, fresh (not tinned) Tuna, Linseed, Walnuts, Rapeseed oil and fortified foods such as Eggs, Milk, Spread and Biscuits.
Omega 6 is found in Vegetable oils, polyunsaturaged margarines, foods made from these : stir fries, biscuits, cakes and crisps.
We need to get a good balance of both. Best fish oil or Omega 3 may help to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, ease the symptoms of arthritis and improve levels of concentration in children. Although Omega 6 has it’s benefits in maintaining cell membranes, skin and reducing LDL cholesterol, high intakes can increase HDL cholesterol and may increase cancer risk. The imbalance in these two Omega essential acids has been reported on as contributing to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
Biomedecine & Pharmacotherapy, Volume 56, Issue 8, October 2002, Pages 365-379
So, you’ve decided it’s time to stock up on the best fish oil supplements and you’re not sure which one to go for?
You’ve got lots of questions and need answers before buying.. here’s a few you should be asking:
1. Do I really need to take a fish oil supplement
2. How do you choose which is the best fish oil?
3. What are DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and how important are they?
4. What are all the health benefits of using best fish oil supplements
5. What are the fish oil side-effects I need to be aware of
6. What is the recommended dosage
7. How pure it it and where are it’s origins
8. How does one product compare to another
9. Is it good value for money
Quite a few questions to answer, but it’s important you find them before choosing a product.
