How do I choose omega-3s?

Polyunsaturated fatty acids. In the official world science, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been known as essential for health since 1930. These are acids that have a special form and are found in fats, oils and waxes of plant and animal origin.

PUFAs are classified into four classes: omega-3, omega-6, omega-7, and omega-9.

However, omega-3s are of the greatest interest and importance. Omega-3 is a group of 11 polyunsaturated fatty acids, but the most important are eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) acids. Why? Unlike others, they are irreplaceable, that is, they are not reproduced in the body in the required volume, therefore it is necessary to ensure their supply from the outside.

EPA and DHA can be obtained both from food and through supplementation. That is why when buying a drug, pay attention to whether omega contains these acids. They are designated EPA (or EPA) and DHA (or DHA). Other varieties are optional, but these should be mandatory. Therefore, choose such drugs, the manufacturers of which describe the presence of these acids on the package: this way you will be sure that you are really getting exactly what you need.

By origin, omega-3 fatty acids can be roughly divided into two groups: vegetable and marine. DHA is primarily marine: it is mainly found in fish, shrimp, crabs and tissues of marine animals. Plants, both terrestrial and aquatic, hardly synthesize marine forms of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and cannot serve as their source.

In this regard, vegetable oils containing omega-PUFA, of course, should be in the diet. However, you should not give up fish oil either.

Now it is enough to apply simple arithmetic.

If we take a drug with a dosage of 10 mg, it turns out that we need to take it in handfuls. Several handfuls several times a day.

If you take a drug with a dosage of about 300 mg, a handful will be less, but you still have to take at least three capsules a day. This means that a cheaper pack will end three times faster, additional spending will be required.

But if you value the convenience of taking and prefer to save the family budget, then the best option would be to choose a drug with a high dosage – from 950 mg. Just 1 capsule per day – no extra capsules and unnecessary consumption of auxiliary fats and components that make up the capsules and their shells.

If we consider the question of the price of such capsules, then the most profitable omega-3 in the pharmacy market at a dosage of 950 mg is “Triple omega 3 950 mg” from the Evalar company. It is 50% cheaper than its imported counterpart¹. Possessing world-class high quality (due to first-class raw materials), at the same time, it wins in price (due to the absence of an import mark-up).

In Soviet times, everyone knew the taste of fish oil. It was given everywhere to everyone and without fail. Reception – a few drops applied to a piece of bread. In those days, fish oil could be consumed without much fear. It was clean and safe enough. But gradually, with the development of industry, the pollution of water bodies increased. Fish are often contaminated with potentially hazardous products such as heavy metal salts, dioxins, methylmercury and polychlorinated biphenyls. The ingestion of salts of heavy metals can lead to dysfunction of the central nervous system and other disorders. In addition, pesticides may be present in unrefined fish oil.

Therefore, it is recommended to use highly purified omega-3-PUFAs. Choose drugs omega-3 from manufacturers who work according to international GMP quality standards. Only high-level production and high-quality raw materials can provide a truly high-quality and pure product.

Therefore, always pay attention to the GMP mark on the pack, as well as to indicate the country of supply of the fish oil: Norway or Germany. They are considered to be some of the best omega-3 suppliers in the world.

So, for example, raw materials of a high degree of purification contain capsules “Triple omega-3 Evalar”. These capsules contain fish oil from the body of sardines, anchovy and mackerel. These are the highest quality raw materials from Norway, purchased from the world-renowned company BASF (Pronova Pure), with the highest degree of purification, exceeding the requirements of even the European pharmacopoeia.

Each capsule “Triple Omega-3 Evalar” contains 950 mg of omega-3, including EDA – 500 mg, DHA – 230 mg (total 730 mg).

So by taking a total of 950 mg capsule per day instead of 300 mg (the most common dosage), you will get three times the benefit in one doseXNUMX. It is suitable for anyone who values ​​quality, convenience and budget.

1. Dosage matters. If you value the convenience of taking and prefer to save your personal or family budget, then the best option would be to choose a drug with a high dosage – from 950 mg. This will save on the number of capsules per course of administration.

2. Nothing more. A total capsule per day (950 mg each) will allow you to do without unnecessary consumption of a large number of capsules per day and will save you from unnecessary consumption of auxiliary components that make up the capsules and their shells.

3. The body needs EPA and DHA. Choose drugs whose manufacturers list the presence of these acids on the package: this way you can be sure that you are really getting exactly what you need.

According to some health experts, it is important that the total dosage of EPA and DHA is at least 700.

4. Purity of raw materials. Choose omega-3 products from manufacturers that comply with international GMP quality standards. Only high-level production and high-quality raw materials can provide a truly high-quality and flawlessly pure product. Therefore, always pay attention to the GMP mark on the pack, and also to indicate the country of supply of fish oil: Norway or Germany are some of the best suppliers of omega-3 in the world.

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1 – According to DSM Group CJSC (DSM Group) for 2018, the weighted average retail price for 1 capsule of the Triple Omega 3 950 dietary supplement produced by Evalar is 1,6 times more profitable than its analogue (50% ). An analogue for comparison is selected according to the active substance and dosage. Prices at specific pharmacies may vary.

2 – For one capsule.