The alpha of omegas: 5 top-shelf fish oil supplements
The best of fish—and one for vegans.
December 20, 2017
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One teaspoon of this travel-size liquid contains a whopping 4.5 grams of omega-3s, specifically 1,300 mg of EPA and 850 mg of DHA. It is sourced from wild Alaskan Pollock with the preferred triglyceride form, along with a bit of natural lemon flavor to help the medicine go down. The small size of the bottle makes it airline carry-on approved.
Each individual packet of this emulsified body butter for your insides contains a healthy 625 mg of EPA and 425 mg of DHA. What’s more is the creamy paste is absorbed three times more effectively than your basic omega-3 softgel, which means each packet is a veritable school’s worth of fish oil. It’s flavored with stevia and natural coconut flavor, so it’s actually quite yummy.
Although derived from salmon, this is closer to krill in that the omegas are bound to bioavailability-boosting phospholipids. And because the omegas come from the head instead of the body, it’s not technically a fish oil—meaning rancidity or fish burps is not an issue. The vectorization extraction process is via cold water and enzymes, unlike regular fish oil which might use heat, chemicals or solvents. The EPA and DHA levels are not high, but the phospholipids and peptides make it punch above its weight.
This is a super-high EPA product, at a 4:1 ratio of EPA to DHA (1,125:275 mg). That makes it good for proper inflammation response, which is at the core of many cognitive-health issues. Developed by physicians affiliated with Yale University, the formula supports arterial and heart health, as well as joint health, brain health and mood.
Vegans who want the benefits of omega-3s have a new friend in ahiflower—“better than flax, not from fish,” as the saying goes. The problem with flax is it converts to EPA at only maybe 5 to 15 percent, while studies show ahiflower converts to EPA at levels up to four times higher than flax.
Vegans who want the benefits of omega-3s have a new friend in ahiflower—“better than flax, not from fish,” as the saying goes. The problem with flax is it converts to EPA at only maybe 5 to 15 percent, while studies show ahiflower converts to EPA at levels up to four times higher than flax.
Remember the days of the ol’ 18:12 fish oil? The 180 mg EPA and 120 mg DHA matched the ratio and levels that naturally occur in fish. But as researchers dig into the specific health benefits of EPA and DHA, they’re finding interesting health benefits from concentrated levels, differentiated ratios and bioavailability-boosting ancillary ingredients. Here’s five to stock to set your set apart.
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