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Top 4 Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acid Supplements

By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated May 06, 2009

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Omega 3 fatty acids are normally found in foods like fish, seafoods, walnuts, flax, canola oil, pumpkin seeds and soy. If your diet is deficient in these foods, you can take omega 3 fish oil or flax oil dietary supplements. Many brands of omega 3 oils and supplements are available in grocery stores and vitamin shops. If you choose fish oil, be sure the brand you select is mercury free and keep omega 3 oils refrigerated to keep them fresh. Not sure which omega 3 supplements to buy? Here are some high quality omega 3 supplements for you to consider.

1. Spectrum Essentials High Lignan Flax Oil Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids

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Spectrum Essentials® Flax Oil is certified-organic cold-pressed. Flax oil has a type of omega 3 fatty acid called alpha linolenic acid. You can sprinkle a little flax oil on salads or sandwiches or just take a spoonful as a supplement.
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2. Organic Flax Oil 1000 MG - 250 Softgels

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If you prefer to take your omega 3 fatty acids in capsules rather than in a spoon, Spectrum Essentials® offers flax oil in capsules. The capsules protect the omega 3 fats from oxidation without added preservatives.
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3. Solgar Omega 3 700

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Solgar® omega 3 essential fatty acid softgels contain omega 3 fats from fish oil. This product comes from cold water ocean fish, which is rich in two omega 3 fats, eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. Solgar omega 3 supplements are mercury free and contain no artificial preservatives.
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4. Coromega Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplement

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Coromega omega 3 fish oil products contain natural flavors such as orange, orange-chocolate and lemon-lime, which make fish oil a little more palatable for people who don't like the flavor of regular fish oil. Coromega supplements are formulated to eliminate "fish-burps" that may occur after taking regular omega 3 fish oil supplements.
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