Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) are a group of polyunsaturated acids required for healthy and normal development from infancy to old age. Omega-3 EFAs are deemed "essential" because they cannot be produced by the body and must be obtained from our diets. Omega-3 is comprised of 3 essential fatty acids:

Not all sources of Omega-3 are equal.

Complete Omega-3 contains 3 essential components:

- EPA
- DHA
- DPA

All 3 components are found in the human body at birth in healthy amounts. We lose these essential components as we age and must replenish them through our diets.

The 3 main sources of Omega-3 are:

- Flax
- Fish
- Seal

A very common source of Omega-3 used as an additive in grocery store foods like breads, eggs, milk, juices, etc... Flax is also available in capsule and liquid form.

Flax does NOT contain EPA, DHA and DPA.

Flax contains alpha linolenic acid (ALA) which must be converted by our bodies to become the essential Omega-3 our bodies need--EPA, DHA and DPA. According to experts the conversion of flax from ALA to EPA and DHA is roughly 5 – 10 % if converted at all. Flax cannot convert to DPA. To get just the EPA and DHA you need you will have to take up to 10 times the amount of flax recommended per serving.

FISH

Fish is a good source of Omega-3 EPA and DHA but it contains little to no DPA. Fish, like flax, is an incomplete source of Omega-3.

Fish and fish oils contain little to no DPA.

Eating fish can be dangerous according to some news reports and studies that contend fish are highly susceptible to pollutants and contaminants.

Many people who take fish oil capsules and liquids experience a repeat or fishy burp after taking the supplement. While this is not always the case it is frequent when taking fish oil supplements or even eating fish.

SEAL

Seal oil contains all three essential components of Omega-3--EPA, DHA and DPA.

DPA GOLD Omega-3 is chemically similar to Omega-3 EPA, DHA and DPA found at birth. It is therefore recognizes by the body and quickly absorbed for optimal health benefits.

The only ingredients DPA GOLD Omega-3 are refined seal oil, vitamin E, porcine gelatin, glycerin and purified water.

DPA GOLD Omega-3 is the most direct, natural and balanced source of
Omega-3 EPA, DHA and DPA.

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