Omega 3 fat is known for powerful health benefits: in addition to promoting development of the brain, eyes and nerves, it has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease. This group of fatty acids---α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)---are found in a limited number of food sources. Although flaxseeds are the main plant source of ALA, fish and algae are the only sources of DHA and EPA. Several omega 3 supplements on the market contain DHA from either fish or algae, and flaxseed as the plant source for ALA.
TwinLab Fish/Flax Combo Oil
TwinLab's Fish/Flax Combo Oil contains all three types of omega 3 fat---ALA, EPA and DHA---plus omega 6 and omega 9 fats as well, and comes in the form of oil-filled softgel pills. The flax and fish oils are both certified organic. One pill contains 770 mg of ALA, 198 mg of EPA and 132 mg of DHA.
Natural Factors - RxOmega-3 Fish Oil Concentrate with Evening Primrose and Flaxseed Oil
This omega 3 fat supplement designed for women contains pharmaceutical grade liquid fish oil concentrate, in addition to flaxseed oil and evening primrose oil. One serving (2 softgels) provides 400 mg of EPA and 200 mg of DHA. Evening primrose oil contains linolenic acid, one of the omega 6 fats. The company states that the supplement undergoes quality control standards to ensure that the product is free from toxic environmental contaminants and heavy metals such as mercury.
Udo's Choice DHA 3.6.9 Oil Blend
Udo's Choice DHA 3.6.9 Oil Blend offers a vegetarian supplement that uses algae as opposed to fish as the source of DHA. Ingredients include organic flax oil, organic sunflower seed oil, organic evening primrose oil, unrefined DHA algae oil, organic coconut oil, rice bran oil, organic oat germ and brand oil. It comes in liquid form, and can be added to foods such as soups or salad, or put directly in the mouth. One serving or 1 tablespoon contains 5 grams of ALA, 100 mg of DHA and 3 mg of EPA.
NSI Flaxseed/Fish Oil Complex
This omega 3 fat supplement provides 2.5 grams of combined flaxseed and fish oil. One serving of 2 softgel pills also contains 700 mg of ALA, 300 mg of EPA, plus small amounts of omega 6 and 9 fat and vitamin D. With 120 pills in a container, this product is manufactured by Nutraceutical Sciences Institute, which uses UltrAbsorb Technology to maximize absorption in the body.
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