You’ve heard about omegas but why are they so important and how much oily fish do you really need to have luscious hair, skin, and optimal brain health?
In today’s episode of Choose Well with HealthPost we’re getting to the bottom of omegas – which ones are our favourites and the surprising things to look for in yours.
In today’s Choose Well with HealthPost Podcast episode all about Omegas, we discuss…
- What are omegas and what are their benefits?
- What’s the difference between omega 3-6-9?
- Why most of us aren't getting enough omega-3 through diet alone?
- What ratio should we look for of ALA, EPA & DHA?
- What are the different omega types – fish oil, hemp, algae, flaxseed, krill etc.
- What omega can vegans/vegetarians have?
- How much omega-3 our Naturopaths aim for every day?
- How to best support your body when taking an omega supplement?
- And so much more…
Favourites our Naturopaths cover in this episode:
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega
- Liquid form for adjustable dosing
- Tastes lemony and fresh – no fishy aftertaste
- When taken as directed, each dose provides a whopping 2840mg of omega 3s
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Kids love: Nordic Naturals Nordic Omega-3 Fishies
- Delicious tasting
- Perfect for kids
- High DHA for healthy brain development
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Hemp Farm Hemp Seed Oil Capsules
- Contains SDA – helps body easily convert to EPA and DHA
- Contains chlorophyll
- Support for smooth skin
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Coyne Healthcare Purest Omega 3 Wild Alaskan Fish
- Guaranteed freshness, world leading TOTOX score
- Concentrated omega 3 - offers 800mg EPA & 300mg DHA
- Ideal for heart health – easy 2 per day dose
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Lifestream Vegan Omega-3
- Best plant source of EPA & DHA
- Arguably most sustainable omega option- fast growing and renewable
- Vegan softgels
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Waihi Bush Organic Flax Original - Flax Seed Oil
- Top selling plant omega supplement
- High in omega 3 – ideal ratio of omega 3 to omega 6
- Convenient liquid – add to cold and room temp foods, salad dressings ect.
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Need help choosing the omega-3 best for you?
Take our quick omega quiz to get the best naturopath product recommendations to match your goals.
Naturopath tip - Omega cycling
Still finding it tricky to choose which omega 3 to take? Try omega cycling – alternate between different omega supplements to get the benefits of all.
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If you have a health goal you'd like support with, please consult a health professional, Choose Well with HealthPost is not intended to be health advice, and the views expressed on this podcast are our own.