subject: Most People Do Not Get Enough Omega 3 In Their Diet [print this page] Are you one of these people? Omega 3 is a very essential nutrient and needs to be included in every ones diet, but many are lacking it. It is very vital for the development of both your heart as well as your brain.
Omega 3 is a fatty acid that has been put through thousands of clinical trials and has been proven to be important for protecting you against many diseases. If you've already had a heart disease, or fall in the high risk group, it is very important for you to take omega 3 regularly.
You can get omega 3 fatty acids by eating oily fish like salmon, tuna, halibut or taking supplements. It is a myth that fish oil supplements stink. Puncturing the capsules, may definitely give you a putrid smell. But if on opening a new bottle, you notice a strong fishy odour, you should avoid taking those capsules. That is not good. The gel caps have gone bad.
Two of the omega 3 ingredients we really need are the DHA and the EPA found in fish oil. ALA is the third essential omega 3 acid, which is found in flax seed oil. All three are good, but ALA has to be converted to DHA and EPA in our bodies. As long as your body has the ability to convert ALA, then taking flax seed oil is good. If your blood test shows a low count of omega 3 DHA and EPA, even after taking flax seed oils for six weeks, it implies that your system is unable to process ALA.
Choosing the right omega 3 to take. First of all, it should contain DHA and EPA. Those are the two most vital nutrients. DHA and EPA are good for the health of brain and heart. ALA, the third type of omega 3 helps in healing and skin problems.
You should avoid getting your daily dosage of omega 3 through cod liver oil. Cod liver oil contains excessive vitamin A. We do need vitamin A, but not at the high levels found in cod liver oil. Omega 3 is good for healthy bones, but too much vitamin A will weaken them. The osteoporosis patients should avoid cod liver oil.
It's really simple to get enough omega 3 in your diet these days. Even if you don't like fish you can find so many supplements available. For those unable to swallow pills or capsules, chewing gums are available. There will be a little sugar, but a minute amount of sugar won't hurt you unless it's a health issue.
You can find omega 3 supplements at your grocery store, health food stores, and drug stores. Lots of them are available in the open market. They can be ordered on-line too. So now you have no excuse not to include omega 3 in your diet. Get started on them and stay healthy.
