Essential Fatty Acids: Nature's Secret for Optimal Wellness

10. Why Fish Doesn't Cut It

Most people associate omega-3 with fish, and believe that eating fish will provide the necessary essential fatty acids. However, scientific evidence shows fish cannot fulfill all the body's fatty acid needs because it has too much fat and cholesterol and not enough fiber. Fish can also be high in mercury and other toxins from the environment. Even fish oil supplements have come under the gun lately, with opponents claiming the omega-3 they contain is unstable and tends to decompose, releasing free radicals.