Once you understand that your needs and
dietary restrictions are very important to which supplement you
select, the rest is easy. The best supplement is the one that matches
"you" the most. Now you just need to pick the form the
supplement will take.
If you know you won't take the pills
per day to achieve your specific needs, then think about liquid
EFA's. One serving of most liquids, usually a tablespoon or less, can
meet the needs of most of us. If not, there is usually a more
concentrated liquid out there for you.
Liquids are also a great option if you
are trying to avoid gelatin. Gelatin is the source for most capsules
and soft gels. It can come from bovine, porcine, vegetable, or fish
sources. The vegetable or fish sources are usually listed in the
ingredients to let consumers know it is safe for them to take.
Worried about the taste? It may surprise
you to know that manufacturers are very good at eliminating or
masking the oil's flavor with one of their own. It surprised me! You
can also put the supplement into a drink or smoothie to get it down.
Soft gels are the option for those who
do not want to do liquids. The only difference is how many you have
to take and how often. Look at the supplemental facts label to find
out how much of the actual EFA is in each soft gel and do the math
for yourself. Taking your EFA at different times of the day can
provide you with some advantages. Knowing EFA's can support your
body's response to inflammation, you may try taking it at night, for
example.
New to the market are emulsified oils
like the Omega Swirls from Barleen's. They offer a very good taste! No, really, they taste like dessert,
and offer superior absorption
.
So there you go. Now you understand
some of the decisions you need to make when shopping for an EFA. Next
time, I will compare the major EFA types and what they support. Boy,
that sounds like a page turner!
VG
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