What are the benefits of fish and flaxseed oils?
There is research showing that the omega-3s in fish oil may help
stabilize mood, improve brain function and protect your heart. In
addition, there is research showing that the omega-3s in flaxseed
offer heart- healthy benefits. Both fish and flaxseed oils help
control and support the body’s natural inflammatory response.
What are essential fatty acids?
Both fish oil and flaxseed oil contain essential fatty acids, also
known as EFAs. They are nutritionally- valuable and considered necessary
fats because humans cannot synthesize them and must be obtained
through diet. EFAs support the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune,
and nervous systems. Omega-3 and omega- 6 fatty acids are the two
main groups of essential fatty acids. Fish oil and flaxseed oil
are both excellent sources of omega-3. Flaxseed contains both omega-3
and omega-6.
Should I include both Omega-3 and Omega-6 in my diet?
A proper ratio between omega-3 and omega-6 is important for maintaining
good health and help balance the body’s own inflammatory response.
Omega-6 is important for healthy skin and maintaining heart health.
It is found in foods such as eggs, meat, poultry, vegetable oils,
baked goods, and margarine. Cold-water fish such as Salmon, Mackeral,
etc. are the major dietary sources of omega-3s. Unfortunately, the
modern diet has evolved to typically provide too many omega-6 fatty
acids in relation to omega-3s, causing an imbalance in the inflammation
response in the body that may negatively affect health.
How do I balance my Omega-3 and Omega-6 intakes?
The balance should consist of one to four times more omega-6 fatty
acids than omega-3 fatty acids. However, the typical American diet,
which tends to be high in meats and various processed foods, provides
11 to 30 times more omega-6 than omega-3 fatty acids. Taking daily
supplements rich in omega- 3s and including fish as a regular part
of your diet can help balance the critical intake of the EFAs.
Can I take both fish oil and flaxseed oil at the same time?
You can take fish oil and flaxseed oil at the same time as long
as you divide the doses to equal one complete dose (totaling 3,000-4,000
mg) because they both offer a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids,
providing similar health benefits in the body.
How much of the essential fatty acids (EFAs) do I need daily?
The average American diet provides more than adequate amounts of
omega-6 fatty acids. As for omega-3 fatty acids, while there are
no official recommended daily dosage amounts according to current
RDA guidelines, most nutrition experts agree 3,000-4,000 mg of fish
oil or flaxseed oil is valuable. Recommended dosage guidelines are
provided on the individual product labels. If you want to include
both fish and flaxseed oil in your daily regimen, it is recommended
to divide the dosage between the two supplements. (Total 3,000mg
- 4,000mg daily is sufficient.)
Do fish oils and flaxseed oils have the potential to interact with
medications?
You should not take fish oil or flaxseed oil if you bruise easily,
have a bleeding disorder or are using an anticoagulant prescribed
by a physician. They may further thin the blood and increase the
risk of bleeding. Be sure to check with your Pharmacist or Doctor
if you have any questions regarding these or other medications and
potential interactions with nutritional supplements.
Is there mercury or other contaminants in the fish oil products?
The active ingredients in our fish oil supplements (including our
MEG-EPA and SALMON OIL Capsules) are derived from deep ocean waters.
The fish oil is not supplied from farm raised fish. Using advanced
molecular distillation processing assures the fish oils purity and
potency and removes unwanted PCBs (polychlorinated byphenyls) and
dioxins. Mercury is undetectable.* * Less than 0.1ppm (part per
million)
No Sugar, Salt, Starch, Preservatives or artificial Colorings Added
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