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Here you will learn how to compare brands and select the best fish oil in terms of safety and effectiveness. You will also learn about the benefits of omega 3 supplements and why this oil is the best source.

The Health Benefits of Omega 3 Supplementation

According to scientific research, using quality omega 3 supplements benefits every part of the body in some way. Some of the biggest benefits are to the brain and heart.

Where other fats contribute to heart disease by clogging the arteries, omega three fatty acids fats fight heart disease in several ways. Here’s what they do for your heart.

• Anti-coagulant activity – they prevent the formation of blood clots
• Antioxidant activity – they prevent the oxidation of fats in the bloodstream. When fats become oxidized, they can adhere to the walls of the arteries and harden Relax smooth muscles–this effect reduces blood pressure slightly, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke
• Improves cholesterol levels – not all cholesterol is bad! Omega 3 oil can help to lower your bad or LDL cholesterol while raising your good or HDL levels.
• Lowers total blood triglycerides- triglycerides are fats in the bloodstream. The more fats in your blood, the greater your risk of heart disease, blood clots and stroke. The prescription drug LOVAX for very high triglycerides is actually nothing more than omega 3 fish oil
• Anti-inflammatory activity – when oxidized fats stick to the walls of the arteries, they cause inflammation or swelling, which narrows the arteries even further.

 Omega Three Fatty Acid Benefits For Your Brain

The gray matter of the brain is mostly fat. Most of the fatty acids in the brain are DHA.

DHA is needed to build new brain cells. When brain cells become damaged, they must be replaced. When new things are learned or new memories are created, new pathways are formed and new cells are built to house the memories. DHA is needed for that construction.

EPA is another of the long-chained omega 3 fatty acids. Without EPA, the brain does not function properly.

• Low blood levels of EPA and DHA are associated with an increased risk of depression and suicidal behaviour
• Supplements containing DHA and EPA have proven benefits for attention deficit disorders
• EPA supplements have been shown to promote the growth of gray and white matter in patients with schizophrenia and Huntington’s disease
• Supplements containing EPA and DHA reduce the risk of relapse in bipolar patients
• Post-partum depression may be caused by a lack of DHA in the bloodstream, as much of the mother’s stores are diverted to the developing baby during the final months of pregnancy
• DHA is absolutely essential for fetal brain development

You may have seen TV ads promoting new baby food and infant formulas that are fortified with DHA, as this fatty acid is essential for normal brain development in childhood.

Your body converts omega 3 fatty acids into a powerful anti-inflammatory chemical called Resolvin D2. This is why the DHA fats are so essential and why you should look to get at least a 2:1 ratio of DHA to EPA in your oil.

Any increase in omega 3 intake can significantly improve your health and reducing your intake of omega 6s could help even more. Taking a quality supplement is an easy and inexpensive way to increase your omega 3 intake.

Supplementation will almost certainly improve your current health and significantly reduce your risk of life-threatening health problems as you age, as long as you choose a good brand.

How To Select The Best Oil

High DHA Content

Omega 3 Supplements

One of the most important factors, as you now know, is to get a high proportion of DHA omega 3 fatty acids. Look for at least 280mg in each 1000mg capsule or soft gel, as most have much less and you will receive limited benefits from these.

It is not necessary for a high quality fish oil supplement to have an enteric caoting.

The nutrients should be released in the stomach, but the coating would cause them to be released in the upper intestine. An enteric coating would also increase the price.

Safety, Purity and Freshness

Generally speaking, fish oil supplements are safe for everyone as long as the dosage is reasonable. The only concern has been an increased bleeding risk for haemophiliacs and people taking anti-coagulant drugs.

If you have a health problem or you are currently taking prescription drugs, you should talk with your doctor or pharmacist about any dietary supplements you are taking.

Research has been conducted concerning maximum dosages. The recommendations vary. The best advice is to follow the manufacturer’s recommendation. Be careful not to exceed the recommended daily dose unless your physician advises you to do so.

Purity

The purity of a supplement has to do with contaminants. The risk of mercury and PCB contamination is high. The risk can be very high if the fish swim in contaminated waters.

The areas with the highest contamination levels include most of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, the Chesapeake Bay, the waters around Northern Europe and China. These are areas that have been industrialized for many years.

The waters surrounding New Zealand are some of the cleanest on the planet. Industrialization is mostly limited to the North Island. The waters are far away from major shipping lanes. The government has many regulations in place that help to protect the environment, prevent pollution and ensure that the fish populations are sustainable.

The best companies use a process called molecular distillation to remove all the impurities and concentrate the oil for more omega 3 content. Although the Hoki from New Zealand is one of the few fish oils in the world that is totally pure and not distilled, it is important for the others to have undergone this process or you may unwittingly ingest the harmful toxins.

A study conducted in New Zealand concluded that a supplement containing a blend of hoki fish and South Pacific Tuna oil had two and a half times the anti-inflammatory activity of normal oil. I’ll tell you more about that brand in a moment.

The Freshest Fish

The Freshest Fish