| When we say pure fish oil, what we mean is that | | | | best sources are the ones that swim in deep cold |
| it is free from mercury, lead and other heavy | | | | waters. That would include salmon, New Zealand |
| metals. These toxins can affect the brain and | | | | hoki or sardines. |
| central nervous system leading to memory | | | | They are loaded in the two most important |
| problems, loss of coordination, vision impairment | | | | omega3 fatty acids - DHA and EPA [not the |
| and even high blood pressure. In 1997 the U.S. | | | | agency]. DHA is important to brain health, and as |
| Environmental Protection Agency said that the | | | | a practical matter, it is much easier for our bodies |
| consumption of fish was the leading cause of | | | | to use where it is needed. What this means is |
| mercury poisoning in humans. | | | | that you want a supplement that has more DHA |
| It is unfortunate that what was once one of the | | | | than EPA. If the manufacturer won't tell you the |
| healthiest foods in our diet can no longer be | | | | breakdown, you can bet it is EPA heavy - its |
| trusted. It is not just the EPA. The FDA also | | | | cheaper to make that way. |
| recommends limiting the amount of seafood in | | | | Be wary of any additives. There shouldn't be |
| our diets. We agree. In our opinion, fish oil nutrition | | | | chemical compounds like hydroxypropyl |
| should no longer be a major part of a healthy diet. | | | | methylcellulose phthalate, triacetin, methacrylic acid |
| Pure fish oil, however, should be a staple in | | | | copolymer, glyceryl monostearate, triethyl citrate |
| everyone's nutrition plan - that includes children. | | | | and propylene glycol in the formula. |
| Technology is a two edged sword. It can | | | | I am not kidding. I just quoted the additives in an |
| sometimes cure the ills that it causes. The | | | | oil sold at a national chain. Another brand contains |
| modern answer is molecular distillation - a process | | | | two types of crushed rock - talc and titanium |
| that separates out the toxins by weight. To | | | | dioxide (paint additive). I had to really search their |
| quote an old credit card commercial, "don't leave | | | | websites to find this information. |
| home without it." | | | | Pure fish oil products that give you a detailed |
| Molecular distillation is only the first step in getting | | | | breakdown on the label are not trying to hide |
| a pure fish oil. The reason you are buying the | | | | anything. Also, check out their website. A quality |
| product in the first place is because of the | | | | company will overwhelm you with information and |
| omega3 health benefits. When it comes to | | | | tell you everything that is necessary to make an |
| omega3s not all species are created equal. The | | | | informed decision. |