Do You *Really* Need to Take Omega-3 Supplements?

This can be achieved by sticking to wild fish, pastured eggs, and grass-fed or pasture-raised meats, which have more omega-3s and fewer omega-6s. If you don’t like fish, or are unable to consume it two to three times per week, consider supplementing with high-quality fish oil (I’ll provide tips for choosing one in chapter 12, but here’s a hint: fis

Two of the most important omega-3 fats are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These are the “good” fats found in fish such as wild salmon, mackerel, and sardines, in krill, and in certain algae.

be vigilant in your avoidance of polyunsaturated oils—corn, soy, canola, and other grain and seed oils—and ensure that you’re getting preformed EPA and DHA from whole-food sources like fish (wild salmon and sardines are great, low-mercury choices), pastured or omega-3 eggs, and grass-fed beef. On days that you are unable to get your dose of preform

F-acids are the perfect case in point: pharmaceutical companies have been trying to distill and extract purer and purer concentrations of EPA omega-3s from fish to create super-potent fish oil, but they don’t always show the expected anti-inflammatory benefit.

As healthy as my own diet is, I rarely go a day without taking a few grams of an omega-3 fish oil supplement.

If you are unable to get three-plus servings of fatty fish per week (wild salmon and sardines are mega-concentrated sources of omega-3), consider taking a fish oil supplement; or, if you’re a vegan, opt for algae oil. Extra-virgin olive oil should be your main dietary oil. Saturated fat from whole-food sources is healthful in the context of a diet

The following choices are relatively high in omega-3s and low in mercury: • Sardines • Sockeye salmon • Anchovies • Mackerel • Wild trout • Fish/Krill Oil. Many people buy fish oil to increase their omega-3 intake, but poor-quality fish oil can cause more problems than it solves. Many of the discount brands you are likely to see at your local groce