Hello Melanie,
Wanting to purchase Omega-3 in pill form is a little confusing to me. I found two types of Omega-3 here where I live and I don't know which one to purchase. I will give you the description and I would appreciate your feedback as to which one would be more beneficial.
1) Omega-3 Flax Oil - 1000mg - 180mg EPA and 120mg DHA
Note: I know when purchasing vitamins one must look at the first ingredient as this tells you that the contents of this vitamin has what you want.
2) Omega-3-6-9 - 1000mg - 30% EPA and 20% DHA (Concentrate)
Which one above would you recommend?
Susan
Costco now sells Schiff's Neptune Krill Oil (though Jarrows is best and even more potent, it can only be found at health supplement stores and is a bit more expensive), which is small shrimp like fish that is not molecularly distilled. Its DHA and EPA are intact bound in its natural phospholipid [fat] matrix. Thus, it is entirely digested, and you don't experience any fish burp side-effects, and can be taken with or without food.
One capsule has less DHA+EPA than a standard fish oil capsule, and one capsule's effects are 3x better than a standard fish oil capsule as its Omega-3s are actually absorbed. You can start by taking one, then 2 up to 3 a day (each person's best dosage level is different). One side-effect of its effectiveness ironically is insomnia, so don't take Krill Oil past noon, particularly if you've sleeping problems.
It helps improve memory, mood, heart, and thinking all-around highly recommended.
Salba Seed, either ground or in seed form is supposed to promote cardiovascular health but most of the omega 3 comes from "Alpha Linoleic" acid. Alpha Linoleic appatrently isn't converted in the body very well. Should I be taking a supplement that contains more DHA from deep sea fish oil or what?? Should I continue the Salba seed or take a supplement rich in DHA. My m.d. advises me to take 2-4 grams of Omega - 3's per day. What's up with the salba seed claims?? Appreciate anyone's feedback
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This article was forwarded to me and it has helped me tremendously towards learning about Omega-3 for Heart Disease and High Cholesterol.
I shall continue reading articles on Omega-3 and bring this subject up when I go to see my doctor at the end of January 08.
Thank you Melanie for this great insight into health and Omega-3.
ladyisis