subject: Mercury Free Omega 3 Supplements and How To Select The Best [print this page] Mercury Free Omega 3 Supplements and How To Select The Best
The importance of using only mercury free omega 3 supplements cannot be understated. This poison accumulates in your body and over the long term can have serious health consequences. It is actually quite easy to ensure your fish oils are safe and also effective.
What you need to do for quality mercury free omega 3 supplements is to check they have been distilled. It should state quite clearly on the label that the process of molecular distillation has been done.
What this process does is removes all the toxins, not just mercury, to leave the oil safe and pure. This also increases the amount of omega 3 fats to give you even more health benefits.
Sometimes oils are called pharmaceutical grade but this now does not mean that they are mercury free or even that pure. Originally it meant something but today many manufacturers are using the term incorrectly to give a false impression of purity, so beware!
What the best companies do is provide a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) on their site to show you the batch from which the oil came and any level of detectable toxins (if any) that were found.
It is no use having pure oil if they contain little of the omega 3 fats that provide the health benefits like prevention of sudden death from a heart attack, lower LDL cholesterol, stronger immune system and better brain health and vision.
There are two main fatty acids called DHA and EPA. DHA is the main one, especially for heart and brain health so look to get a 2:1 ratio of DHA to EPA with at least 270mg of DHA in each 1000mg standard capsule or soft gel.
Again check the website or label as most mercury free omega 3 supplements available today actually contain very little DHA and not always that much omega 3 fats in total!
Some companies now offer a range of oils including premium and ultra types. The premium oils tend to have added antioxidants like astaxanthin and lycopene which can reverse skin aging and help to protect you from the free radicals that lead to premature aging and disease.
Ultra oils have added Coenzyme Q10 to significantly increase your energy levels and strengthen your heart.
As long as you follow the tips above, you will find the purest and most effective fish oil supplements to help you live a longer and much healthier life.
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