How Much Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids,

(EPA and DHA), Are In Your Seafood?

We tend to eat more seafood in the summertime so a good time to post the amounts of EPA and DHA in your foods.

If you regularly eat seafood you may not even need to supplement with a omega 3 products, however there are toxin concerns with eating a lot of seafood. This post guides you on safest fish/seafood to consume.  http://trufoodsnutrition.com/choosing-the-best-and-healthiest-fish-to-eat/

Most of us do however do need to supplement, and I tell my clients on the days that they do eat foods rich in omega 3’s they can skip their supplement that day and thus also save money on their supplements.

If you are not sure if and why you need EPA and DHA omega 3 essential fatty acids, then read this post.  http://trufoodsnutrition.com/what-to-look-for-in-a-omega-3-supplment-and-why-you-need-one-for-depression-and-anxiety/

How much do you need in a supplement?  Well, it really depends but most people need around 600-1000 mg. of combined EPA/DHA daily while others may need higher dosing at a range closer to 2 grams total.  Those with specific issues may need more and a different ratio of EPA and DHA and often higher doses only short term for therapeutic reasons such as with a head injury.  Too much fish oil is not good for you either!  

What I did not realize is that different types of salmon contain different amounts of Omega 3 EFA’s.

For brain health, mental health, cognitive health it is important to have adequate amounts of healthy fats in the diet.

And if you are not sure which seafood on the list is the safest to eat, read this post      and also go to https://www.seafoodwatch.org

This chart was provided by grassrootshealth.net