Omega-3 in Your Diet
Go3 Omega-3 asked:
There is sufficient evidence these days of the need for Omega-3 in your diet.
“Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Omega-3 fatty acids-found in fish oils- seem to increase the number of PARS, which will help reduce your inflammation (my knees). We recommend you get Omega-3s in the form of three to four ounce servings of fish per week or a 2-gram fish oil capsule a day or an ounce of walnuts a day.” (Page 95 YOU on a Diet, by Dr. Oz) The American Heart Association recommends 2 servings of fish per week and according them, 75% of Americans do not consume the recommended amounts in their diet. Omega-3’s have also been known to improve circulation, learning and concentration as well as promote healthy joints and skin. Foods found with Omega-3’s include olive oil, canola oil, fish oils, flaxseeds, avocados, and walnuts. Depending on your eating habits, you may or may not need a Omega-3 supplement. We eat olive oil everyday, walnuts in our oatmeal and fish fairly regularly. However, if these items are not in your weekly lineup, then a supplement could be an option for you.
Recently, I had the opportunity to try the GO3 Original Omega-3 which is endorsed by David Beckham. We also got to try the junior version GO3 which are chewable gelatin tablets flavored with strawberries. The Omega-3 concentrate comes from anchovy, sardine and mackeral. In addition, there are Vitamins A,D, E incorporated in the formula. My son is four and he tried it once and spit it right out. Couldn’t stand it. He will take it if I squirt the liquid in his mouth- but won’t eat the vegetarian capsule. I’d say on average he eats 3 bites of fish on fish night and doesn’t eat walnuts- so he for sure needs a supplement.
As far as supplements go, I do not know how to determine a good supplement from a not so good one. If you can’t get the required amounts through your diet, then a supplement should be considered. Readers, please feel free to offer up your advice on this subject, as I do not feel qualified to form an opinion on the subject.
Pricing and Availability
A 30-day supply of GO3 Omega-3 fish oil supplements, in unique adult and junior formulas, are available for $21.95. Shipping and handling plus applicable sales tax will be added based on order size and state of residence.
• GO3 Original Omega-3 fish oil supplements are available in packages of 60 individually-sealed capsules made from vegetarian-friendly fish gelatin.
• GO3 Junior Chewable Omega-3 fish oil supplements are available in packages of 60 individually-sealed capsules. Each chewable strawberry flavored capsule is enclosed in fun soccer field- illustrated blister packaging.
For easy online shopping and more information on GO3, as well as helpful information about consumer health topics and fun, family activities to promote higher physical activity levels and better food choices, visit www.go3.com.
About GO3
GO3 has partnered with David Beckham to promote both fitness and a healthier lifestyle for all ages through the GO3 product line. Available online in the U.S. market at www.go3.com, GO3 supplements are a family-friendly way to get the recommended daily amount of health-supporting Omega-3 nutrients every day. Understanding that it can be difficult for busy families to make healthy choices part of a daily routine each and every time, David Beckham endorses the GO3 brand as an advocate for good overall mind and body health.
Omega 3
There is sufficient evidence these days of the need for Omega-3 in your diet.
“Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Omega-3 fatty acids-found in fish oils- seem to increase the number of PARS, which will help reduce your inflammation (my knees). We recommend you get Omega-3s in the form of three to four ounce servings of fish per week or a 2-gram fish oil capsule a day or an ounce of walnuts a day.” (Page 95 YOU on a Diet, by Dr. Oz) The American Heart Association recommends 2 servings of fish per week and according them, 75% of Americans do not consume the recommended amounts in their diet. Omega-3’s have also been known to improve circulation, learning and concentration as well as promote healthy joints and skin. Foods found with Omega-3’s include olive oil, canola oil, fish oils, flaxseeds, avocados, and walnuts. Depending on your eating habits, you may or may not need a Omega-3 supplement. We eat olive oil everyday, walnuts in our oatmeal and fish fairly regularly. However, if these items are not in your weekly lineup, then a supplement could be an option for you.
Recently, I had the opportunity to try the GO3 Original Omega-3 which is endorsed by David Beckham. We also got to try the junior version GO3 which are chewable gelatin tablets flavored with strawberries. The Omega-3 concentrate comes from anchovy, sardine and mackeral. In addition, there are Vitamins A,D, E incorporated in the formula. My son is four and he tried it once and spit it right out. Couldn’t stand it. He will take it if I squirt the liquid in his mouth- but won’t eat the vegetarian capsule. I’d say on average he eats 3 bites of fish on fish night and doesn’t eat walnuts- so he for sure needs a supplement.
As far as supplements go, I do not know how to determine a good supplement from a not so good one. If you can’t get the required amounts through your diet, then a supplement should be considered. Readers, please feel free to offer up your advice on this subject, as I do not feel qualified to form an opinion on the subject.
Pricing and Availability
A 30-day supply of GO3 Omega-3 fish oil supplements, in unique adult and junior formulas, are available for $21.95. Shipping and handling plus applicable sales tax will be added based on order size and state of residence.
• GO3 Original Omega-3 fish oil supplements are available in packages of 60 individually-sealed capsules made from vegetarian-friendly fish gelatin.
• GO3 Junior Chewable Omega-3 fish oil supplements are available in packages of 60 individually-sealed capsules. Each chewable strawberry flavored capsule is enclosed in fun soccer field- illustrated blister packaging.
For easy online shopping and more information on GO3, as well as helpful information about consumer health topics and fun, family activities to promote higher physical activity levels and better food choices, visit www.go3.com.
About GO3
GO3 has partnered with David Beckham to promote both fitness and a healthier lifestyle for all ages through the GO3 product line. Available online in the U.S. market at www.go3.com, GO3 supplements are a family-friendly way to get the recommended daily amount of health-supporting Omega-3 nutrients every day. Understanding that it can be difficult for busy families to make healthy choices part of a daily routine each and every time, David Beckham endorses the GO3 brand as an advocate for good overall mind and body health.
Omega 3
Dispelling the Myths About Healthy Omega-3 Supplements
Corey Rozon asked:
We have all heard about the benefits of essential fatty acids, such as Omega-3, 6 and 9. But did you know that your body can make it’s own Omega-9 from the foods we eat? It can’t however make the other two. Our bodies cannot manufacture the essential fatty acids we need, so we have to make sure that the many sources available are included in our diets. Below is a list of common foods that contain Omega-3 and Omega-6.
Dietary Sources of Omega-3
·flax / walnuts
·oily fish
·seal
Dietary Sources of Omega-6
·plants and vegetables (especially in cooking oils)
Unless you consume a lot of oily fish, you are probably not getting your daily Omega-3 requirement. Omega-6 on the other hand is in abundance. So mush so that our diets actually contain too much Omega-6. An easy way to get more Omega-3 into your system is through supplements, which there are three types. Below is an explanation of the three types of Omega-3 supplements available on the market today.
Flax Oil
Flax oil is a non-marine source of Omega-3 and contains the Omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which the body needs and cannot make for itself. Several other sources of ALA do exist, most notably walnuts and hemp seed. However, because flax only yields ALA, which then must be converted into EPA and DHA by the body, it is not an effective source of Omega-3 for the following reasons:
·Converting ALA into EPA and DHA is not very efficient, especially as one gets older
·Bodily conversion of ALA results in low levels of EPA and DHA
·Flax oil contains no DPA, the third main component of Omega-3
·Flax oil is high in Omega-6, something our bodies do not need
The estimated rate of ALA to EPA and DHA conversion ranges from 5% to 25%. This means in order to make sufficient amounts of EPA and DHA, one would need to consume 5 to 6 times more ALA than you would if you were to use fish oil alone.
Fish Oil
Whether you are eating fish or taking fish oil supplements, fish has been known to contain numerous health benefits, especially fatty species that are rich sources of Omega-3 fatty acids. Proven benefits range from lowering triglycerides and blood pressure and the risk of heart disease, to the more subtle effects of reducing chronic inflammation. Fish oils provide a direct source of EPA and DHA. There are, however, some problems with fish oils:
·High in Omega-6
·Low levels of DPA
·Fish are susceptible to chemical pollutants and dioxins in the water
Seal Oil
Seal oil is one of the best and most direct sources of EPA, DHA and DPA, the third component of Omega-3. While DPA is present in some fish and fish oils, the levels are much lower than seal oil, about 1/5. Seal is oil has been found to be the best source of Omega-3 for the following reasons:
·Seal oil contains the highest levels of DPA (up to 10 times more than fish oils)
·It is chemically similar to the Omega-3 found in our bodies
·Seals can filter out chemical impurities better than fish
Unlike both flax and fish oil, seal oil has only traces of Omega-6, and may be one of the best Omega-3 supplements to reduce the imbalance of Omega-3:Omega-6.
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We have all heard about the benefits of essential fatty acids, such as Omega-3, 6 and 9. But did you know that your body can make it’s own Omega-9 from the foods we eat? It can’t however make the other two. Our bodies cannot manufacture the essential fatty acids we need, so we have to make sure that the many sources available are included in our diets. Below is a list of common foods that contain Omega-3 and Omega-6.
Dietary Sources of Omega-3
·flax / walnuts
·oily fish
·seal
Dietary Sources of Omega-6
·plants and vegetables (especially in cooking oils)
Unless you consume a lot of oily fish, you are probably not getting your daily Omega-3 requirement. Omega-6 on the other hand is in abundance. So mush so that our diets actually contain too much Omega-6. An easy way to get more Omega-3 into your system is through supplements, which there are three types. Below is an explanation of the three types of Omega-3 supplements available on the market today.
Flax Oil
Flax oil is a non-marine source of Omega-3 and contains the Omega-3 called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which the body needs and cannot make for itself. Several other sources of ALA do exist, most notably walnuts and hemp seed. However, because flax only yields ALA, which then must be converted into EPA and DHA by the body, it is not an effective source of Omega-3 for the following reasons:
·Converting ALA into EPA and DHA is not very efficient, especially as one gets older
·Bodily conversion of ALA results in low levels of EPA and DHA
·Flax oil contains no DPA, the third main component of Omega-3
·Flax oil is high in Omega-6, something our bodies do not need
The estimated rate of ALA to EPA and DHA conversion ranges from 5% to 25%. This means in order to make sufficient amounts of EPA and DHA, one would need to consume 5 to 6 times more ALA than you would if you were to use fish oil alone.
Fish Oil
Whether you are eating fish or taking fish oil supplements, fish has been known to contain numerous health benefits, especially fatty species that are rich sources of Omega-3 fatty acids. Proven benefits range from lowering triglycerides and blood pressure and the risk of heart disease, to the more subtle effects of reducing chronic inflammation. Fish oils provide a direct source of EPA and DHA. There are, however, some problems with fish oils:
·High in Omega-6
·Low levels of DPA
·Fish are susceptible to chemical pollutants and dioxins in the water
Seal Oil
Seal oil is one of the best and most direct sources of EPA, DHA and DPA, the third component of Omega-3. While DPA is present in some fish and fish oils, the levels are much lower than seal oil, about 1/5. Seal is oil has been found to be the best source of Omega-3 for the following reasons:
·Seal oil contains the highest levels of DPA (up to 10 times more than fish oils)
·It is chemically similar to the Omega-3 found in our bodies
·Seals can filter out chemical impurities better than fish
Unlike both flax and fish oil, seal oil has only traces of Omega-6, and may be one of the best Omega-3 supplements to reduce the imbalance of Omega-3:Omega-6.
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