Let us face it; most of the population in the western world has a deficiency of essential omega 3 fatty acids. In addition, since the body is unable to produce these fats internally, we have to eat food rich in them explicitly.
ALA omega3 is present in flaxseed, nuts, tofu, green vegetables, and soya where as fish fats contain both DHA and EPA type of omega-3 fatty acids.
You will be surprised to know that according to a latest study, 90% of us lack in essential DHA. Therefore, it is in our interest to eat food high in DHA i.e., fish fats to compensate the loss.
You may question – because the body can convert ALA to DHA and EPA, so why we should take only fish fats and not flaxseeds to bridge the gap of deficiency. Answer is the inefficient conversion process. This means that though the body can convert ALA to DHA and EPA, but this is very complex and is dependent on various internal parameters. Therefore, it is not very effective and efficient. Moreover, most of the ALA is burnt into energy, and only a small part (5%) is left for the conversion.
Thus, we have two choices – eat tones of flaxseed and then wait for the body to convert ALA to DHA or directly eat fish fats to get desired levels of DHA and EPA. I recommend the latter one.
There are two ways to attain fish fats – eating fish or consuming fish oil supplements. Of the two, supplement is the better choice and is recommended for following reasons -
Lesser levels of toxins – With increasing pollution in ocean waters, fish caught from them are also full of impurities. Supplement, on the other hand, is pure, because it undergoes the various refining process during its manufacturing.
DHA can be measured – This information is present on the ingredient mark or on the company’s web-site. Knowledge of the amount of DHA you are taking daily protects you from over dosing of the same.
It is simple to take and is convenient to procure – Supplements do not need any cooking time or various recipes. You just have to swallow them. If you have problem swallowing then you may cut open one gel and pour the oil in your favorite dish or drink.
Cost effective – One bottle of a supplement that is sufficient for one complete month costs less than $20.
A word of warning; like any other product, market has many effective as well as substandard supplements available. You have to be cautious not to pick the inferior one; its consumption can do more harm than excellent.
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