Comments for The Omega 3 FAQ http://www.omega3faq.com The definitive guide to omega 3 fatty acids Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:10:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Food Sources Of Omega 3 Fatty Acids by Bernard http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/2011/10/food-sources-of-omega-3-fatty-acids/#comment-23 Bernard Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:10:11 +0000 http://www.omega3faq.com/?p=322#comment-23 It's interesting to know that some sources are better than others when all I keep hearing is that you should eat more seafood. Is there a rating for the different types of fish so I factor that into my buying decisions? It’s interesting to know that some sources are better than others when all I keep hearing is that you should eat more seafood. Is there a rating for the different types of fish so I factor that into my buying decisions?

]]> Comment on The Benefits Of Omega 3 Fatty Acids During Pregnancy by Sofia Richardson http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/2011/03/the-benefits-of-omega-3-fatty-acids-during-pregnancy/#comment-20 Sofia Richardson Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:27:13 +0000 http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/?p=156#comment-20 Excellent article. When I was pregnant I used to supplement my diet with Sacha Vida oil. The oil is made from a plant that grows in the Peruvian Amazon and it has a super high content of Omega 3. I found it when I was looking for an alternative to fish oil because I could not stand the taste or smell of fish oil when I was pregnant. Excellent article. When I was pregnant I used to supplement my diet with Sacha Vida oil. The oil is made from a plant that grows in the Peruvian Amazon and it has a super high content of Omega 3. I found it when I was looking for an alternative to fish oil because I could not stand the taste or smell of fish oil when I was pregnant.

]]> Comment on Finding the Best Fish Oil Supplement by Omega 3 http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/2011/02/finding-the-best-fish-oil-supplement/#comment-18 Omega 3 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 10:30:30 +0000 http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/?p=127#comment-18 You have raised several good points. In order to have a clear picture of which fish oil supplement has the potency in omega-3 that is states on the label, the required purity levels (which is a clear indication that it has undergone a molecular distillation process) and freshness (lack of oxidation which translates in integrity of the omega-3 EPA and DHA fatty acids and lack of oxidation by-products that can be even harmful) one needs the certificate of analysis. Better if tested by a third party, like IFOS Program (www.ifosprogram.com). At the Consumer Reports section you can easily find the different brands of fish oil and their respective rating. Hope it helps to choose the right fish oil supplement. Cheers. O You have raised several good points.
In order to have a clear picture of which fish oil supplement has the potency in omega-3 that is states on the label, the required purity levels (which is a clear indication that it has undergone a molecular distillation process) and freshness (lack of oxidation which translates in integrity of the omega-3 EPA and DHA fatty acids and lack of oxidation by-products that can be even harmful) one needs the certificate of analysis. Better if tested by a third party, like IFOS Program (www.ifosprogram.com).
At the Consumer Reports section you can easily find the different brands of fish oil and their respective rating.
Hope it helps to choose the right fish oil supplement.
Cheers.
O

]]> Comment on The Benefits Of Omega 3 Fatty Acids During Pregnancy by zejtar http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/2011/03/the-benefits-of-omega-3-fatty-acids-during-pregnancy/#comment-19 zejtar Sat, 09 Apr 2011 09:03:58 +0000 http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/?p=156#comment-19 Great article! Many people do not realize the importance of supplementing with purified and omega-3 concentrated fish oil especially during the last 3 months of the gestation period. Keep up the good work. Omega-3 Great article!

Many people do not realize the importance of supplementing with purified and omega-3 concentrated fish oil especially during the last 3 months of the gestation period.

Keep up the good work.

Omega-3

]]> Comment on Vegetarian Sources of Omega 3 Fatty Acids by war3rd http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/2010/03/vegetarian-sources-of-omega-3-fatty-acids/#comment-12 war3rd Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:47:43 +0000 http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/?p=30#comment-12 Rajendra, This is an interesting question. Since omega 3 fatty acids are lipids, and therefore liquid at room temperature, using them in or as dry ingredients has proven difficult. There are, however, companies that have developed microencapsulation techniques that turn fish oil into basically a powder. If you do a Google search for "omega 3 microencapsulation" you should find a number of companies that have such a product. While I can't speak for their products personally, they are used to supplement foods as diverse as juices, breads, and infant formula, so I would presume that they have a satisfactory shelf life. I hope that information helps you find what you need. Kind regards, Warren Rajendra,
This is an interesting question. Since omega 3 fatty acids are lipids, and therefore liquid at room temperature, using them in or as dry ingredients has proven difficult. There are, however, companies that have developed microencapsulation techniques that turn fish oil into basically a powder. If you do a Google search for “omega 3 microencapsulation” you should find a number of companies that have such a product. While I can’t speak for their products personally, they are used to supplement foods as diverse as juices, breads, and infant formula, so I would presume that they have a satisfactory shelf life. I hope that information helps you find what you need.

Kind regards,
Warren

]]> Comment on Vegetarian Sources of Omega 3 Fatty Acids by K.RAJENDRA KUMAR http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/2010/03/vegetarian-sources-of-omega-3-fatty-acids/#comment-11 K.RAJENDRA KUMAR Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:46:49 +0000 http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/?p=30#comment-11 Dear Sir, I am looking at dry ingredients containing Omega 3 , in the form of fine flour which can be used to fortify whole wheat flour ro provide Omega 3 benefits to the customer. What are the sources and contrraints on shelf life. Looking forward to your reply Best regards, Rajendra kumar Dear Sir,
I am looking at dry ingredients containing Omega 3 , in the form of fine flour which can be used to fortify whole wheat flour ro provide Omega 3 benefits to the customer.
What are the sources and contrraints on shelf life.

Looking forward to your reply

Best regards,

Rajendra kumar

]]> Comment on The Race for the Right Omega 3 Supplement: What is the Right Prenatal Vitamin? by Tracy http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/2011/02/the-omega-3-supplement-race-for-pregnant-and-lactating-women-what-is-the-right-prenatal-vitamin/#comment-16 Tracy Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:25:05 +0000 http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/?p=112#comment-16 I like Miki's idea! I remember being pregnant with my first (just 10 years ago,) and the ob looked at us like we had 12 heads when we asked if I should be taking DHA. Now it's the norm - I'm so glad I took it anyway! I like Miki’s idea! I remember being pregnant with my first (just 10 years ago,) and the ob looked at us like we had 12 heads when we asked if I should be taking DHA. Now it’s the norm – I’m so glad I took it anyway!

]]> Comment on The Primary Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids by Cindy http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/2010/12/the-primary-benefits-of-omega-3-fatty-acids/#comment-14 Cindy Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:19:50 +0000 http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/?p=65#comment-14 I never knew that Omega 3s could help with the side effects of chemo, while boosting the immune system at the same time. I'm going to recommend this to my mom, as she goes through her treatment for breast cancer. I never knew that Omega 3s could help with the side effects of chemo, while boosting the immune system at the same time. I’m going to recommend this to my mom, as she goes through her treatment for breast cancer.

]]> Comment on 6 Easy ways to get more omega-3 fatty acids in your diet by Bri http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/2010/03/6-easy-ways-to-get-more-omega-3-fatty-acids-in-your-diet/#comment-6 Bri Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:12:10 +0000 http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/?p=10#comment-6 I'm a vegetarian, but I'm also allergic to peanuts. While I'm sure I'd be physically fine eating the tree nuts and the flax seeds, I cannot bring myself to eat them. I guess because of my allergy, I've developed an aversion to all things nutty! It has been frustrating, but for some reason, I never knew that algae would be a source of omega3. I'm so glad to have 'googled' you! I’m a vegetarian, but I’m also allergic to peanuts. While I’m sure I’d be physically fine eating the tree nuts and the flax seeds, I cannot bring myself to eat them. I guess because of my allergy, I’ve developed an aversion to all things nutty! It has been frustrating, but for some reason, I never knew that algae would be a source of omega3. I’m so glad to have ‘googled’ you!

]]> Comment on Finding the Best Fish Oil Supplement by Sabine http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/2011/02/finding-the-best-fish-oil-supplement/#comment-17 Sabine Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:04:53 +0000 http://www.omega3faq.com/omega3news/?p=127#comment-17 This is a lot of information to consider when choosing a supplement. I never realized there was a difference between the brands. I'm inspired to pay closer attention. :) This is a lot of information to consider when choosing a supplement. I never realized there was a difference between the brands. I’m inspired to pay closer attention. :)

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