By Michelle Kruse
You’ve heard the buzz: get more omega-3 . These days, just about anything can be fortified with omega-3. But, how much do you really need and what type? There are different types of omega-3 fatty acids, and while they’re all healthy choices, not all omega-3 fats provide the same benefits to your body. DHA and EPA are omega-3 fats found in fish. DHA and EPA have been found to provide the most benefit to cardiovascular health. DHA and EPA may also play a role in brain health and DHA in particular may benefit fetal development and perinatal health and eye health. Benefits from plant-based omega-3, or ALA (Alpha Linolenic Acid), found in flaxseeds and walnuts, are not as great because the body converts only a small portion of ALA into DHA and EPA. Omega-3 enriched foods often contain small amounts of ALA only.
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Where do I buy Ocean Safe Omega-3 CardioTabs besides ordering on line?
Hi Lydia. I’m so sorry that I’m just now replying to your comment. I guess better late than never.
. There are no shellfish used in our omega-3 fish oil or our new Ocean Safe Omega-3. The fish used are sardine, anchovy and calamari. I hope that helps. Please call our customer service number if you’d like more information. 1-800-811-1007