Fish Oil
240126 MAJOR UPDATE
While I have left my former remarks, I recently read a research paper that analyzed fish oil and found serious new hazards. A study by Albert et al found concern about fish oil supplements – 92% had harmful lipid peroxide levels, 79% were deficient in EPA and 75% deficient in DHA. I stopped taking fish oil supplements and just eat fish twice a week.
However, MDR replied “Our Pristinium Krill Oil is low in Peroxide value < 1 mEq peroxide/kg, best quality (Much better than most of the products below showing the value is > 5.).”
Roc Ordman recently switched from 2 to only 1g of fish oil daily (Here is why). But below is overwhelming evidence of the tremendous health benefits of taking fish oil and eating fish. There are lots of reasons why: One of the most important discoveries is that fish oil, really omega-3 fatty acids, are essential in the diet so you can produce the cell membranes of your brain cells, and so your baby can produce a brain. Omega-3s also make anti-inflammatory molecules, while omega-6 from red meat produces inflammatory signals. Inflammation is a major cause of aging.
Follow the links below to learn about these amazing and essential fatty acids that are necessary for good health and increasing intelligence. Higher fish consumption is associated with better cognitive function in later life. (J Nutr Health Aging. 2009;13(3):198-202)
How much fish oil to take (link to 4fish)
What exactly is fish oil?
What does fish oil do for my health?
What is the research justifying these statements?
What is a reasonable dosage of fish oil?
WHAT ABOUT MERCURY IN FISH?
Is there other risk to high dose fish oil?
See composition of fish oil, olive oil, and flaxseed oil.
