Omega 3 has been attracting a lot of attention recently. This is for good reason as it has been found that most North American’s are deficient in this essential fatty acid. Deficiencies have been found to be related to a whole host of health problems including heart disease, fatigue, acne, and kidney disease. Before you go out and buy omega 3 capsules, however, there are a few things that you should keep in mind.

Firstly, omega 3 is an extremely fragile compound that will degrade if exposed to heat and light. If it does get exposed, the molecules become rancid and are no longer effective. There has been an attempt made by many of the producers to reduce the chances of breaking down the molecules in the production process, for example, cold pressing. It is for this reason that research into the process of the different brands should be completed beforehand to ensure you get a product that has intact ingredients.

There are several sources that producers use to make their capsules. The main and most popular choice has been fish oil. There are also capsules available that contain oil from seals, and others that contain flax seed oil. If you are concerned about the mercury content in the fish oil, flax seed would be your best choice. This is it’s most effective in cold pressed liquid form. Be sure it is in a dark bottle and it is stored in the refrigerator.

As mentioned, mercury content can be a concern. Luckily, over 95% of the omega 3 capsules on the shelf in the United States have a level that is deemed to be safe by the Food and Drug Administration. Only a few of the types that are manufactured in China have been found to have slightly higher levels.

Another point to remember is to try to get a capsule that is free of omega 6. Omega 6 is already in abundance in the typical North American diet and since it should ideally be in balance with omega 3, taking a supplement with both will not help.

Foods have been recently released that have been enhanced with omega 3 including things like margarine, eggs, and cereal bars. The amounts contained in these foods however are trace and not nearly enough to reach the recommended daily intake. These foods are also often fried before eating and the frying process degrades the omega 3 rendering it ineffective.

It is therefore important to take omega 3 supplements in order to achieve ideal health. Obtaining nutrients from natural sources is always preferred however, in North America, due to the culture, it is difficult to consume enough omega 3 in your food to achieve any benefit.

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