Buying fish oil supplements can be confusing. Don't get caught up in the net!
All marketers claim their fish oil supplements are the best. That's understandable. But they can't all be best. So how should you choose$%: What criteria can you use$%:
To begin with, you need to look past the pretty bottles with fancy labels, the misleading marketing and the hotshot celebrity and paid physician endorsements.
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Scientific facts can show you the way.
Science knows how much fish oil we need for best results, which fish are pure with the highest omega 3 and the best way to process fish for optimum results.
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Stick to the science behind the supplements and NO slick marketers will be able to fool you. Even the best known brands, with their infomercials, doctors in white coats, special offers and slick ad copy can't stand up to the real facts.
Since it's easy to know how much omegas 3 is in specific fish, it only makes sense to use the richest sources. But it's amazing how many companies don't do this.
Look for pure, species specific, healthy fish.
When a supplement label reads "fish oil" or "marine lipids," they're hiding something that you need to know. Don't buy it. Look for a product that's "species specific" so you know exactly where the oil is coming from.
Salmon, sardines, anchovies and tuna are the richest sources.
Even within a species, some fish are healthier than others. Make sure the company uses only fish screened for human consumption that's guaranteed to be toxin free.
Because fish contains more than just oil, processing methods are important. One way to avoid toxins and excess A and D is to press the oil only from the flesh of fish.
Make sure you get what you pay for.
Scientific research shows fatty acids need to be complete in order to be beneficial. This means all eight members of the omega 3 family are important to your health. And they should be in perfect balance, just like they are in nature.
Many have heard of ALA, EPA and DHA, because these are the most publicized omega 3s. However, SDA, ETA(3), ETA, HPA and DPA are just as important.
And when the entire family of omega 3 fatty acids are present and balanced, they're much more effective than any individual fatty acid alone.
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So look for natural supplements that have all eight omega 3s.
Make an omega 3 comparison.
Also be sure there are no hidden, unlabeled oils. You can do this by adding up the fatty acids listed on the label or going to to see a comparison. If the product ingredients don't add up, you're not getting what the label is claiming.
Most supplements don't fit the requirements established by valid scientific research. This includes those endorsed by big name doctors in white lab coats.
Marketing is generally designed to distract you from the important facts. But if you educate yourself, you'll be able to find the best for you.
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