Last Updated on July 1, 2020 by Ellen Christian
Many women take a DHA Omega-3 supplement because it helps support a healthy heart. But, when it comes to Omega-3 supplements, all are not created equally. If you feel overwhelmed and a bit confused when shopping for your supplements, you’re not alone. There are a lot of different choices and it can be tough to know which supplement to choose.
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DHA Omega-3 Supplements
Omega-3 fatty acids are naturally found in certain varieties of fish, because of the plankton and marine algae that they eat. There are three different types of Omega-3 fatty acids: linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). For those interested in supporting a healthy heart with Omega-3’s, you will need to focus on EPA’s and DHA’s the most. EPA & DHA have been studied extensively for their important roles in supporting heart health.1-2,†
What is Omega-3 good for?
When people shop, they often look for supplements that are labeled fish oil and assume that is all they need to look for. However, when choosing a fish oil supplement, it’s the Omega-3 fatty acids that matter the most.
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Omega-3 Dosage
Health professionals recommend that we eat two to three servings of fish containing Omega-3 fatty acids a week. But, for many people, this is a goal that they just don’t reach. There are very few food sources of Omega-3, which is why taking an Omega-3 supplement containing EPA and DHA is so important.
When I was shopping at Walmart, I noticed that there was a selection of Nature Made® Omega-3 supplements that clearly call out the amount of EPA & DHA Omega-3s on the front of the label. EPA + DHA Omega-3s are the active ingredients in fish oil that provide heart-healthy benefits.† I’m glad they made this change to their packaging, because it makes it easier for me to know what to look for.
With this change in labels, Walmart is trying to make it easier for shoppers to navigate the “fish oil” segment and to make sure their shoppers are confident they found the right Omega-3 supplement.
Nature Made® Omega-3s
Nature Made® fish oil supply only comes from wild caught ocean fish, not farm raised fish. This is important to me and I feel good about buying a brand that has these practices. Plus, it’s gluten free, has no color added, no artificial flavors and no yeast or starch. Plus, Nature Made® is the #1 Pharmacist recommended vitamin and supplement brand.*
There are a variety of Nature Made® Omega-3 supplements to choose from at Walmart. I chose the Nature Made® Omega-3 Full Strength Mini, 500mg EPA+DHA, Burpless supplement. This supplement is smaller, which means it’s easier for me to swallow. It’s also burpless, which is always a good thing. Nature Made’s® Burpless formula Fish Oil is specially coated to help prevent a fishy odor and aftertaste.
If you’d like to learn more about this subject, text OMEGA3 to 555888 and watch a quick video from Nature Made® to learn more about your Heart Health and Omega-3s at Walmart. Then, head to Walmart and be sure to read the label to find out which Nature Made® Omega-3 is best for you.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
1 Delgado-Lista J, et al. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease: a systematic review. British J of Nutr. 2012;107:S201-S203.
2 Mozaffarian D, Wu JHY. Omega-3 fatty acids and cardiovascular disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2011;58:2047-2067*Based on a survey of pharmacists who recommend branded vitamins and supplements.
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