Omega-3 labeling falls into the same difficult to decipher bucket of most of our food products and supplements.
The absence of clear, well-enforced federal regulation makes it tough for us to know what we’re really getting when we see Omega-3 on a label.
The challenge: we read Omega-3 and we rush to the conclusion that we have a good ingredient. The fact: not all Omega-3 oils and products are created equal.
These are the FDA Guidelines on claims that may be made for Omega-3 products.
But you have probably seen labels which reference ingredients such as these…
- Omega-3 ALA
- Omega-3 EPA DHA
- Omega-3 Fortified
- Omega-3 Enriched
- Omega-3 Micro-encapsulated
The differences are significant. The Omega-3 benefits vary widely.
To help us make sense of the Omega-3 confusion, Lois Smithers has written a book addressing what she calls “the misconceptions of Omega-3 food labeling.”
If you are struggling to make sense of how Omega-3 food products are labeled, Lois’ information may help steer you in the right direction.