If you are looking for an omega 3 supplement, there are some specific things you should know or it may end up offering little or no benefits at all and even worse, it could be potentially harmful.

The best type of omega 3 supplement is fish oil. These contain the highest amounts of the two most useful fatty acids, DHA and EPA. Other sources like flaxseed oil contain ALA fatty acids and provide nowhere near as many benefits and are rarely, if ever converted into the main ones.

So what should you look for to ensure they are safe and provide the maximum benefits?

Purity is vital and the reason fresh fish is no longer a viable option is down to the many contaminants they contain today like mercury, PCB’s, dioxane and arsenic.

So to make sure your omega 3 supplement is pure and safe, just make sure it has been molecularly distilled. This process removes the toxins and enriches the oil further in omega 3 fatty acids.

Many brands skip this step to increase profits but then you may unwittingly ingest these toxins and compromise your health and future well being.

In rare cases, this process is unnecessary like with the New Zealand Hoki. In this case, your supplements should come with a CoA or Certificate of Analysis to show all the detectable levels of toxins, if any and the batch they came from for full traceability.

The right amount of fatty acids is also important as DHA for example is responsible for most of the health benefits.

The benefits from the right oil include protection from a premature heart attack or stroke, balanced cholesterol, a stronger immune system, help in preventing some cancers, improved brain health and help in avoiding depression.

Check for any strong fish odours or other fragrances as this could mean the oil is rancid and being covered up with fragrances to disguise the smell. Also an enteric coating is not necessary as the capsule should be released in the stomach.

Regarding DHA, look for at least 270mg in each standard 1000mg omega 3 supplement. You will discover that most contain far more EPA and very little DHA as it is more expensive to source and use. Check the label or website to find out the individual levels and if they are combined, avoid the oil as it will be of little benefit.

Now you know what to look for to get the purest and most effective omega 3 supplement, you can soon enjoy all the many health rewards with none of the risks.

If you would like to learn more about the pure DHA fish oil supplements I personally take, visit my website below.

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