Which Omega-3 fatty acids should you choose?

What are the Omega-3 fatty acids ?

The fats available in the form of various food products are a rich source of fatty acids, which can be divided into three main groups:

• saturated (SFA)
• monounsaturated (MUFA)
• polyunsaturated (PUFA)

The omega-3 fatty acids are representatives of the last group, which means that they cannot be synthesised by the human body. The exogenous nature of polyunsaturated fatty acids requires that a daily diet should be adequate to meet the daily requirements. However, it is important to note that the omega-3 fatty acids include three specific forms of fatty acids :

• α-linolenic (ALA)
• docosahexaenoic (DHA)
• eicosapentaenoic (EPA)

In order to enrich the diet with optimal amounts of EPA and DHA one should bet on fatty sea fish - experts unanimously confirm that a regular consumption of cod, salmon, herring or sole has a beneficial effect on covering the daily demand for omega-3 fatty acids . Moreover, it is worth it to decide to introduce such products as: walnuts, almonds, cereal sprouts, linseed oil, soybeans or sea algae to the menu.

Omega-3 fatty acids - effects and properties

It can be read often that omega-3 fatty acids play an extremely important role in the proper functioning of the body and are one of the fundamental components of a varied diet. It is hard to disagree with this. First of all, polyunsaturated fatty acids have a valuable effect on the body's lipid balance and help maintain optimal triglyceride levels in blood. If we add to this the fact that α-linolenic acid supports the body in maintaining appropriate cholesterol levels, we can safely assume that Omega-3 fatty acids can be helpful for the cardiovascular system.

The two remaining EPA and DHA fatty acids are ideal confirmations, which have a positive effect on the condition and functioning of the heart muscle¹. Moreover, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) also has a valuable effect on maintaining normal brain function² , and supports the proper functioning of the organ of sight and vision³.

Which Omega-3 acid supplement should you choose?

There is a large number of products on the current market of dietary supplements that offer Omega-3 fatty acids in various forms. However, it should be remembered that not all of them offer the appropriate quality. Some products, despite having a large portion, use poor raw materials, which cannot offer a high content of essential fatty acids. Lack of optimally selected dosages will make those products worthless for the everyday diet.

Which product to choose ? The Olimp Sport Nutrition brand offers the Gold Omega-3 Sport Edition - soft gel capsules that deliver up to 1000 mg of high-quality fish oil in a single serving. The fat used contains as much as 65% of essential omega-3 fatty acids (33% EPA, 22% DHA and 10% other fatty acids), and the form of handy and easy to swallow capsules ensures no problems during the supplementation. The product has been manufactured in compliance with the global safety standards, which is a confirmation of several decades of experience of the Olimp Laboratories pharmaceutical company.

¹ The beneficial effect is achieved by consuming 250 mg of EPA and DHA per day
² The beneficial effect occurs when 250 mg of DHA is consumed daily
³ The beneficial effect occurs when 250 mg of DHA is consumed daily