Newsflash: “You should be taking a fish oil for good health!”
How many times have you heard the terms “fish oil,” “omega 3,”
or “omega 3 fatty acid” being plastered in health bulletins or
recommendations lately? If you are paying any attention, it’s
everywhere! Why? Because there is so much excitement over the
prospect of these ‘good fats’ in helping prevent and treat the
#1 killer of Americans today- heart disease. Here are some quick
tips on understanding what you might read about these little
oily pearls and drops of goodness! 1. Omega 3 fatty acids are
protective to your body because they help reduce inflammation.
(Inflammatory diseases are those that end in ‘-itis.’ If you
have arthritis, sinusitis, or heart as it should be called,
omega 3′s can help.) 2. All omega 3′s are not created equal. For
example, fish oil and flax oil are sources of omega 3 fatty
acids. Fish oil is 8-10x more potent than flax oil in terms of
its ability to reduce inflammation. 3. A quick way to know if
your supplement is a potent