Q: How much of the good fats do I need each day?
A: That’s open to debate, but the Institute of Medicine says 1.1 grams (1,100 milligrams) a day is enough for women. You may need a combination of foods and supplements to reach that level. Studies indicate more is probably better.
Q: Will supplements give me fishy breath or burps?
A: A fishy odor or aftertaste is usually a sign of a poorly made product. Before buying, look for the words “molecularly distilled” on the label, a sign that any yucky stuff has been removed.
Q: Isn’t fish risky because of all the contaminants?
A: Mercury and PCBs are cause for concern. But experts say seafood is safe for most of us as long as it’s limited to about two meals per week. For more info on safe fish here.
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Thought you’d be interested in this short omega-3 video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIgNpsbvcVM
Make sure your Omega 3 marine (fish, krill, etc) supplements have been tested for purity.
As impurities (mercury, etc) are stored in fat cells, fish oil that has not been processed to remove this stuff will give you a concentrated dose of contaminants along with your Omega 3s.
Not good.
http://healthhabits.wordpress.com/2008/05/29/pregnant-mothers-intake-of-omega-3-key-to-babies-big-brains/
The University of Guelph does independent purity testing – http://www.nutrasource.ca/ifos_new/index.asp
I recently bought Selba which is loaded with Omega 3,6 and 9 fatty acids. We also take one capsule daily of Omega 3, 6 and 9. We take one tablespoon of Selba in our cereal. How much is too much?