Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are mostly found in cold-water fish (fish oil) and seafood.
Omega-3 fish oil (and the EPA and DHA it contains) contributes to proper heart function, DHA to normal brain function and normal vision. Omega-3 fatty acids have always been present in the human diet, especially in marine fish. It is only in recent decades that their importance in maintaining proper body function has been recognised. Because of their beneficial properties, they have become the subject of much interest. Such is the beneficial effect of the Omega-3 fatty acids (and the EPA and DHA - long-chain omega-3 fatty acids) found in fish oil on the body. EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), which is essential for the proper functioning of our body.
- EPA and DHA contribute to the proper functioning of the heart - the beneficial effects can be achieved with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA.
- DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function - the beneficial effect is achieved with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA
- It also contributes to the maintenance of normal vision - the beneficial effect is achieved with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA
"Omega-3 is not a miracle cure, but an essential fatty acid that has become indispensable in our evolution. " Gábor Szendi
Active ingredients in 1 Omega-3 gel capsule:
Fish oil: 1200mg
of which
- EPA: 216mg
- DHA: 144mg
Interesting facts
Of all vegetarian food sources, flaxseed contains the highest proportion of DHA sources. But flaxseed is a hard-to-digest food for humans because it lacks the gizzard root like birds have. In addition, soybean oil, walnut oil and corn oil are all options, but there are problems with all of them. They don't contain DHA, they contain omega-3 in the form of ALA (alpha linolenic acid). This is an inferior bioavailable fatty acid for our bodies, which has to be converted in two steps (first EPA, then DHA) by the liver so that it can be used by the cells. So fish, or fish oil, is the best source.
DHA in fish oil is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that attracts damaging free radicals and oxygen. Simply put, this means it is an extremely destructive food. Stored in the open air or exposed to light and heat, it will spoil in hours (it has a distinctive sour and rancid smell and taste) So a spoonful of Nagy kiszerelés, if consumed within a week, and stored in a sealed jar in the fridge while it is being eaten, is fine. If not, choose a stabilised gelcap version such as this. This just needs to be stored in its factory sealed jar and will keep much longer.