The Truth About Omega 3

So you've heard about Omega 3, but you're not sure exactly what it is? Worry not! My name is "Dr. Omega" and I'm here to give you the ins and the outs of Omega 3.

It's Good For You -- Body and Soul

From healthy hearts to healthy minds, Omega 3 has been helping people improve their quality of life. The problem is that getting Omega 3 from diet alone isn't the easiest thing to do -- nor is it the safest.

What You'll Find on This Site

I'm going to show you how to get enough Omega 3, where to get it, and what to look for.

You'll learn who should take Omega 3 and what it can do for you.

I'll also be sharing the nitty-gritty information on Omega 3, as well as some easy tips and tricks for you to use, so get ready for the ride of your life -- you're about to learn everything there is to know about Omega 3!

With all our talk of supplements, we sometimes forget that omega 3 foods are the best source of omega fatty acids. It's true that a good quality supplement is better than nothing, but we aren't talking about a good-bad situation: it's more like bad, good, best. Bad is an omega 3 deficiency, good is a supplement, and best is getting your omega 3 benefits from a diet rich in natural fatty acids.

Time and time again, studies have shown that when you separate an essential nutrient, such as fish oil, from its natural source, you lose some of the benefits. That means that if you really want those omega 3 benefits, you should be looking to your food.

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Here's a new batch of omega 3 recipes to keep you and your family healthy. With colder weather outside, our immune systems are especially vulnerable, and we need to do everything we can to keep ourselves healthy. Eating healthy recipes are a great start. If you can bulk them out with omega 3 foods, well, so much the better.

These omega 3 recipes are not only bursting with nutrients, they are full of omega 3 sources and the health benefits that come along with them. I guarantee you won't hear any complaints in the taste department, either.

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With all the pollutants out there, many people wonder if it's still safe to eat fish. And as with so many questions, there's no easy answer. The short response is some times, and some types. The long response, though, is much more complicated. The fact is that your body needs the essential omega 3 fatty acids fish contain, but it certainly doesn't need high doses of mercury and other pollutants.

Fortunately, there are safer and more responsible options for those of us looking for safe fish to eat. Here is your guide to choosing the best fish options for you and your family.

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If you don't eat meat, you probably want vegetarian omega 3 sources. The good news is that there are definitely vegetarian options out there, so you don't have to worry that your health will suffer. The bad news, though, is that vegetarian omega 3 sources are notoriously less efficient than their fishy counterparts, so you will have to be a little more careful.

Fortunately, most responsible vegetarians are used to watching their diets and making sure they get a proper balance of nutrients. Omega 3 for vegetarians is no different: you simply have to watch what you eat and how you combine your foods.

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If you're like me, the phrase omega 3 for dogs might not have jumped immediately into your mind when you got your pet. Don't get me wrong: I love my little monster on four legs, and I only want what's best for him, nutritionally and otherwise. But it honestly never occurred to me that, just like people, dogs might gain omega 3 benefits, too.

In reality, the omega 3 dogs consume in nature is probably a lot higher than even the healthiest human diet, since it consists of so much fresh game (ie, only fresh game -- with the occasional gross where-did-you-find-that thrown in for good measure). So it shouldn't really come as a shock that omega 3 for dogs is just as important as it is for humans.

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Omega 3 sources can be difficult if you have a fish allergy, especially if that allergy is life threatening. Omega 3s are an essential part of a healthy diet, and scientific studies have found that the human body absorbs omega 3 sources from animals much more efficiently than those from plants.

However, even a severe fish allergy doesn't mean you have to give up on omega 3 benefits. With a bit of work, you can make sure you're getting the healthiest possible diet.

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Until recently, no one talked about omega 3 for dogs. We barely knew people needed the stuff, much less animals. But it turns out that domesticated animals, especially dogs, are just as omega 3 deficient as their human counterparts.

It makes sense if you think about it. People are not getting the omega 3 we should because our diets have changed. The same is true of dogs. Prepackaged dog food is not going to have the same omega 3 content as birds and other small animals a dog eats in the wild. And like people food, modern dog food is heavily processed and contains a very heavy balance of omega 6 oils.

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Many professionals believe that seal oil is the new omega 3 star. That means that, while fish oil and flax products, for example, are high in omega 3s, seal oil may be the single most beneficial product you can take.

This discovery is not new: back in the 1970's, a study of Inuit people discovered that they had a very low risk of heart disease and cancer. This was in spite of the fact that they ate a lot of fat in their traditional diet, much of which consisted of fatty meat such as seal. Further studies suggest that seal oil benefits may actually outweigh fish oil benefits in terms of omega 3 content.

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Omega 6 is like omega 3's shadowy cousin. They have the same name, so we know they're related, but we don't hear about omega 6 very much.

That leads to a lot of confusion. People wonder, what is omega 6? Is it good for you? Does it have the same benefits as omega 3?

The simple answer is, omega 6 is another essential fatty acid, just like omega 3. And like omega 3, we can only get it from certain food sources -- we can't manufacture it. Furthermore, omega 6 fatty acids definitely provide benefits for the body.

So why does everyone talk about omega 3 fatty acids, but no one ever tells you to seek out omega 6 foods?

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It can be complicated to discuss omega 3 for pregnant women. The problem is that the best sources of omega 3 -- which, incidentally, your baby requires -- are also potentially harmful to pregnant women. Way to go, nature -- you've done it again!

Fortunately, it's not all that hard to find omega 3 foods and supplements to balance your diet when you're expecting. You just have to be a little more careful than normal. With the tips in this article, you'll be able to ensure you get enough of what you and your baby need without any unwanted extras.

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