U.S. News and World Report Addresses the Issue of the "Best" Sources of Omega 3
Michael Byrd
November 06, 2009
It will probably come as no surprise to you that all omega 3 fatty acids are not the same. In fact, some forms of this essential nutrient that – when in the proper construction – does everything from improve heart health to defend against the development of Alzheimer´s Disease and senile dementia, worse than completely useless. They actually can cause gas, nausea and make you smell like fish! To determine just what sources of omega 3 were best for you, the U.S. News and World Report 1 investigated a wide variety of omega 3 sources from salmon to tuna to flax and supplements.
Not surprisingly, the study found that tuna, mackerel and swordfish – all common sources for omega 3's – were great when it comes to getting high concentrations of omega 3, but also posed a potential threat because all of these types of fish are permitted by the FDA to contain traces of contaminants like mercury.
While these amounts are small, mercury can build up in your body over time, and it is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and children, both of whom need omega 3. In fact, ultimately the researchers concluded that you should consider your overall diet when dealing with omega 3 intake. Some even thought that eating salmon, which is toxin-free and one of the healthiest sources for omega 3, would ultimately be superior even to taking dietary supplements.
Interestingly, the study did not factor in how much salmon one would have to consume to get the full benefits of omega 3 fatty acid consumption. In reality, you would have to eat nearly 2 pounds of salmon a day! This is not practical in terms of finance or diet for most people.
However, you can still learn a lot from and apply the results of this study to your diet. By taking an omega 3 fish oil supplement based entirely around omega 3s from Arctic Circle salmon and that has been molecularly optimized to only contain beneficial forms of omega 3 fatty acid chains, you will be able to get the full fish oil health benefits of salmon consumption without converting every single meal you eat to fish. Find out more about this type of fish oil supplement at www.omega-3.us.
Not surprisingly, the study found that tuna, mackerel and swordfish – all common sources for omega 3's – were great when it comes to getting high concentrations of omega 3, but also posed a potential threat because all of these types of fish are permitted by the FDA to contain traces of contaminants like mercury.
While these amounts are small, mercury can build up in your body over time, and it is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and children, both of whom need omega 3. In fact, ultimately the researchers concluded that you should consider your overall diet when dealing with omega 3 intake. Some even thought that eating salmon, which is toxin-free and one of the healthiest sources for omega 3, would ultimately be superior even to taking dietary supplements.
Interestingly, the study did not factor in how much salmon one would have to consume to get the full benefits of omega 3 fatty acid consumption. In reality, you would have to eat nearly 2 pounds of salmon a day! This is not practical in terms of finance or diet for most people.
However, you can still learn a lot from and apply the results of this study to your diet. By taking an omega 3 fish oil supplement based entirely around omega 3s from Arctic Circle salmon and that has been molecularly optimized to only contain beneficial forms of omega 3 fatty acid chains, you will be able to get the full fish oil health benefits of salmon consumption without converting every single meal you eat to fish. Find out more about this type of fish oil supplement at www.omega-3.us.
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