subject: Interesting Ways Of Getting Omega 3 [print this page] No matter how hard we try to eat enough foods containing omega 3, we will never know if we get enough of the daily required fatty acids unless we take a pill. I simply hate to take pills, but these days I am taking them to prevent falling prey to diseases as I put on years. I also suffer from everyday aches and pains. I don't want to be unable to do things so I take omega 3 plus some other vitamins.
You can try to get an adequate amount of omega 3 through diet. If so, you should go in for the foods that are loaded with monounsaturated fats and omega 3 fatty acids. You will also need to watch out and keep the amount of omega 6 within limits. Omega 6 fatty acids fall in the category of polyunsaturated fats. Keeping the monounsaturated fats and the omega 3 fats high and at the same time keeping the omega 6 fatty acids low will help you maintain your fatty acids in proper balance which is difficult to do with the American diet.
Some of the foods you may need to add to your diet to get your omega 3 fatty acids are first of all fish. Fish is the best method, but may also be the riskiest. You would be smart to eat cold water oily fish such as salmon, tuna, and halibut. The only risk of consuming too much fish is the pollution that the fish contain due to living in polluted waters. They may be contaminated with mercury, and other toxic substances that can cause adverse reactions in our bodies when we consume them. Shellfish and sardines are also very good sources of omega 3.
You can get omega 3 from some plant life. The omega 3 fatty acids from plants are called alpha-linolenic acids or ALA. Some plants that contain omega 3 are seeds such as flax seed oil, sunflower oil, canola, olive oil, corn oil, and soybean oil. You can also obtain omega 3 from English walnuts. Of the ones listed, flax seed oil has been found to be the richest source of omega 3. The advantages from canola oil, soybean oil and English walnuts isn't as good.
The recommended dosage of omega 3 per day is 3 grams. You can also get flax seed oil in the form of gel tabs of 1 gram each. They are to be taken 3 times a day preferably with food. You should be aware of the risks involved with taking omega 3 due to some pre-existent health conditions. Omega 3 is a blood thinner. If you are currently taking some drugs to thin your blood, then taking omega 3 may not be good for you. Be sure to consult your doctor first if you are taking any other medications.
If you want to ward off diseases that you see the elderly suffering from, then taking omega 3 may be just what you need. Are you willing to take a risk of catching heart disease, Alzheimers, arthritis, asthma, allergies, or any other disease that omega 3 could help prevent.
Find the right type of omega 3 for you. If you prefer the one tablet a day out there, then look for it on the label. That would be so much easier than remembering to take a pill three rimes day.
Get going on a healthier life right from today. Take charge of your health. You may just live a longer healthier life.
