I am a resister. I’ve known about the benefits of Omega-3 for a long time now. However, that does not mean that I take a supplement. Most of my resistance revolves around the daily thing. And, the money it may involve on a monthly basis to continue taking a supplement.
But lately, I’ve been doing a little more in-depth reading on my favorite sites on the Omega-3 supplement question. The benefits of taking an Omega 3 are vast! (decreased inflammation, heart health, brain and vision health)
Who takes an Omega-3 fish oil supplement?
Who believes that you can get all your requirements from food?
Here are some of the highest Anti-Inflammatory Foods that I am aware of:
Chia Seeds (found out about this via MizFit)
Walnuts
Flax Seeds
Salmon
Some articles from my favorite sites…apologies for sending you all over the internet, but there is enough research out there to support a fish oil supplement, that even I am considering taking one.
World’s Healthiest Foods: On Salmon
Mark’s Daily Apple: Fish Oil Health Benefits
Fish Oil Questions Q & A: Dosage
Hammer Nutrition’s Website also has loads of articles of fish oil supplements (link).
How to Choose One Brand?
Mark says that as long as it’s a brand you trust and it’s not rancid, you should be fine.
Honestly, I have no idea how to choose! However, it is highly likely that I would chose the lower end items – such as the Chia Seeds or the Norweigen Fish Oil on Hammer’s Site simply because of financial reasons. Anybody want to comment on the reasons why or why not to take a fish oil supplement? From the reading I’ve done, it seems like a necessity, but choosing one to stick with will be the tricky part for me.
4 responses so far ↓
1 Dr Traci // Dec 30, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Well, I’m a vegetarian, so I can’t use fish oil for my Omega 3s. Instead, I use a flaxseed oil capsule. You can get them rather cheaply at Trader Joes.
The thing is, the non-fish sources of Omega 3s are not as good as the fish ones. Flax, for example, doesn’t actually contain Omega 3, it contains ALA, which is the precursor to it. So your body has to convert it to Omega 3. However, for a vegetarian, it’s a good compromise. In addition, since flaxseed oil is often combined with Vitamin E in the capsule, those who get their Omega 3 from this source rarely have a deficiency in Vitamin E.
Bottom line is that Omega 3s are vitally important, but if you’re a vegetarian, you need to minimize inflammation causing foods, and eat anti-inflammatory foods such as flax/walnuts.
2 Rick S // Jan 3, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I am fighting cancer and have learned about some other anti-inflammatories, although they are not Omega 3′s. Turmeric–works best when combined with black pepper, milk thistle, vitamin D. Eating lots of fruits and veggies helps too.
3 Dajjoy // Jan 8, 2010 at 9:33 pm
When i was a kid. I used to be fat, yes fat.. And as i Grow up i told to myself that i will eat vegetables and i will eat only vegetable.
4 jenny Shield // Jul 24, 2011 at 7:33 am
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