(More on those factors in a bit.)
Ferira’s preference:anchovies, which are some of the most omega-3-rich fish in the world.
She’s partial to the wild-caught, cold-water variety.
Very few other fish oil products take this extra step, especially in the U.S., notes Ferira.
“For fish oil, the triglyceride form is where it’s at,” Ferira says.
The other forms out there: ethyl ester, phospholipid, or free fatty acid form.
- “In other words, it’s the form found in nature and native to the fish.”
“These are the bioactive (read: biologically active) lipids in the body andconfer antioxidant4andanti-inflammatory properties5.
Their sum is thetruepotency of your product, which ultimately determines the benefits you reap.
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That’s your starting point.
In fact, science demonstrates the benefits ofhigher levels of daily omega-38intake.
Starting with sustainably sourced, wild-caught, cold-water fish is a must.
One of the reasons Ferira loves anchovies, specifically from the South Pacific?
These waters areabundantin the itty-bitty omega-3 powerhouses.
“Folks, we’re talking about sustainability from sea to softgel,” concludes Ferira.
This is exactly why mindbodygreen has chosen to put our omega-3 potency+ through theORIVO certification process.
This mindbodygreen product is a part ofthe new school of supplements, the evolved and latest fish oil technology.
Tocopherols, akavitamin E, are also a good option.
(omega-3 potency+ incorporates lemon oil for this very purpose).
