| Why seek pure omega3 oil? If you're concerned | | | | purifying and filtering processes to arrive at |
| about your health, you will want to make sure | | | | something that can be called pure. |
| you get an omega3 supplement that is free from | | | | But it is possible to find supplements that are |
| additives and free from contaminants. But not all | | | | naturally low in contaminants. These will use the |
| supplements fulfil these criteria – despite what | | | | fish species hoki, which is caught wild in the clean |
| they might claim on the label. | | | | waters of the Southern Ocean, off the coast of |
| Pure omega3 fish oil supplements should contain | | | | New Zealand. Any lingering contaminants can then |
| nothing but fish oil and some natural antioxidants, | | | | be removed by the sophisticated process of |
| such as rosemary extract and broad spectrum | | | | molecular distillation, guaranteeing a product that is |
| natural vitamin E oil (tocopherol) to act as a | | | | genuinely pure omega3. |
| preservative. The ingredients don't need to be | | | | Purity can also refer to the amount of the omega |
| any more exotic than that and you should be | | | | 3 fatty acid DHA contained in each soft gel of fish |
| suspicious of any omega-3 supplement marketed | | | | oil. DHA is the most important of these essential |
| as 'pure' that includes any extra ingredients. | | | | fatty acids and is beneficial for the heart, brain |
| In terms of contaminants, it's an unfortunate fact | | | | and circulation. The better quality the product, the |
| that many fish species are caught in waters | | | | higher the concentration of DHA. |
| contaminated by PCBs, heavy metals and dioxins. | | | | So when looking for pure omega3 oil, make sure |
| Oily species, such as salmon, mackerel and tuna, | | | | you get a supplement that has been tested for |
| are particularly likely to contain such toxic | | | | its purity and freshness, that states its ingredients |
| substances because they are high up the food | | | | up front and that publishes proof of its lack of |
| chain. Unfortunately, they are also the species you | | | | contamination. |
| need to eat to get a good dose of omega 3 | | | | You can find out more about the fish oil |
| fatty acids. | | | | supplements I take daily myself at my website, |
| Manufacturers of fish oil supplements must | | | | where I also provide more research about the |
| therefore put their product through exhaustive | | | | benefits of omega 3 fatty acids for your health. |