{"id":84,"date":"2015-08-22T16:27:08","date_gmt":"2015-08-22T16:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/?p=84"},"modified":"2017-01-16T02:53:41","modified_gmt":"2017-01-16T02:53:41","slug":"are-omega-3-fats-paleo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surepaleo.com\/are-omega-3-fats-paleo\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Omega 3 Fats Paleo?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Yes, Omega 3 Fats are Paleo!
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Fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with long chain which is either saturated<\/a> or unsaturated. Omega fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that are long chain in structure that easily breaks down in the intestine and are used to aid in cell growth, healthy immune system and brain development. They can be found in both animal and plant sources.<\/p>\n Omega fatty acids like Omega 3 and Omega 6<\/a> are essential fats (EFAs) that the human body needs to function.\u00a0 These cannot be produced by the body; hence the only source is food. As long as both Omega 3 and 6 are present in the diet, they can be synthesized by body.<\/p>\n In this article, we will focus more on Omega 3 fats.<\/p>\n There are three types of beneficial Omega 3 fatty acids: ALA (alpha linoleic acid), EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).<\/p>\n ALA is usually found in plant oils<\/a> and is rich in seeds such as flax, chia, and hemp and dark leafy vegetables such as spinach.\u00a0 It can also be converted by to body to EPA and DHA but limited.<\/p>\n Both EPA and DHA can be found on marine oils and high in amounts in cold water oily fish like sardines, salmon and herring. They can also be acquired from pastured meats and eggs but in lesser amount. EPA and DHA are natural anti-inflammatory agents and play a role in heart and brain health.<\/p>\n As we mentioned above, Omega 3 fats can be acquired from both animal and plant sources. But the best source would be from fish.\u00a0 Some varieties have higher doses of Omega 3s than others. The top choices to get higher levels of Omega 3 are salmon, anchovies, herring, mackerel, lake trout, sardines, swordfish and tuna.<\/p>\n Green leafy vegetables like spinach<\/a>, kale<\/a>, collard greens and broccoli<\/a> can also supply Omega 3s too. Some nuts and seeds can be a good source of Omega 3 such as walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, almonds<\/a>, chia and flax. Other healthier choices include avocados, free-range eggs and grass-fed beef<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you are not a fan of fish and vegetables, you can opt to fish oil<\/a>. When choosing the right fish oil, consider the following factors: purity, freshness, potency, nutrients, bioavailability, sustainability and cost.<\/p>\n Omega 3 fatty acids are good fats and offer a number of benefits that\u2019s why it is highly recommended to be incorporated especially in the Paleo diet.<\/p>\n Omega 3 fatty acids come with a variety of health benefits. But consuming high doses is not good for the body. It can cause problems such as altered immune function that can lead to slower response to infection and even prostate cancer.<\/p>\n As the song goes, \u201cToo much of something is bad enough!\u201d Limit your consumption as to what you think is needed by the body.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to see what other oils\u00a0are Paleo approved.<\/p>\n \u201cIn addition to reducing the risk for heart disease, regular consumption of fish or supplemental omega-3 fatty acids may be helpful in preventing, treating, or improving a wide variety of diseases and disorders, including but not limited to virtually all inflammatory diseases (any disease ending with \u201citis\u201d), rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders (Crohn\u2019s disease, ulcerative colitis), periodontal disease (gingivitis), mental disorders (autism, depression, postpartum depression, bi-polar disorder, borderline personality disorder, impaired cognitive development in infants and children), acne, asthma, exercise induced asthma, many types of cancers, macular degeneration, pre-term birth, psoriasis, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, cancer cachexia, intermittent claudication, skin damage from sunlight, IgA nephropathy, lupus erythematosus, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and migraine headaches.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Loren Cordain<\/p>\n \u201c..the more omega-3 fat you eat, the less omega-6 will be available to the tissues to produce inflammation.\u201d \u2013 Chris Kresser<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cSupplementing your diet with a high-quality omega-3 fatty acid supplement is, in our estimation, one of the best things you can do for your body.\u201d \u2013 Mark Sisson<\/a><\/p>\n Chris Kresser. How too much omega-6 and not enough omega-3 is making us sick Mark\u2019s Daily Apple. More on Omega Chris Kresser. Why fish stomps flax as a source of omega-3 Mark\u2019s Daily Apple. The Definitive Guide to Fish Oils The Paleo Diet. Omega 3 Fatty Acid Content of Fish and Seafoods Chris Kresser. How much omega-3 is enough? That depends on omega-6. The Paleo Diet. Omega-3 VS. Omega-6: Rethinking the Hypothesis Paleo Leap. Fish Oil and Paleo Ultimate Paleo Guide. The Ultimate Paleo Guide To Fish Oil: Omega-6 & Omega-3 Robb Wolf. Fish Oil Mark\u2019s Daily Apple. Why the Omega-3\/Omega-6 Ratio May Not Matter After All Paleo Diet ++. Paleo Guide to Fish Oil Whole 9. Whole9\u2019s Official Fish Oil (Omega-3) FAQ Omega 6 and 3 in nuts, oils, meat and fish. Tools to get it right. Living Paleo. Omega 3 Fish Oil Paleo Blog. Good Omega-3 Fat Food Sources Oregon State University. Excess omega-3 fatty acids could lead to negative health effects Comment below and let us know what you think. Do you agree with our conclusion?<\/p>\nTypes of Omega-3<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Sources of Omega-3<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Benefits of Omega-3<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Too Much Omega 3 Is Also Bad…<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What Experts Say About Omega 3 Fats.. Are They Paleo?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
All you ever wanted to know about Omega 3 Fats and Paleo<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nhttp:\/\/chriskresser.com\/how-too-much-omega-6-and-not-enough-omega-3-is-making-us-sick\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/omega-3-fatty-acid\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/chriskresser.com\/why-fish-stomps-flax-as-a-source-of-omega-3\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/fish-oil-health-benefits\/#axzz3Z9ZgNvSY<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/thepaleodiet.com\/omega-3-fats-fish\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/chriskresser.com\/how-much-omega-3-is-enough-that-depends-on-omega-6\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/thepaleodiet.com\/omega-3-vs-omega-6-rethinking-hypothesis\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/paleoleap.com\/fish-oil-and-paleo\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nhttp:\/\/robbwolf.com\/2011\/10\/05\/fish-oil\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.marksdailyapple.com\/why-the-omega-3omega-6-ratio-may-not-matter-after-all\/#ixzz3ZFI7hCzF<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.paleodietplusplus.com\/paleo-diet\/paleo-guide-to-fish-oil\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/whole9life.com\/fish-oil-faq\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/paleozonenutrition.com\/2011\/05\/10\/omega-6-and-3-in-nuts-oils-meat-and-fish-tools-to-get-it-right\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.livingpaleo.com\/omega3-fish-oil\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.paleoblog.org\/good-omega-3-fat-food-sources\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/oregonstate.edu\/ua\/ncs\/archives\/2013\/oct\/excess-omega-3-fatty-acids-could-lead-negative-health-effects<\/a><\/p>\nDid we miss anything?<\/strong><\/h3>\n