Fish oils: How their Sustainability Compares to our Phytoplankton
- by Zoe Hunter
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Fish oils: How their Sustainability Compares to our Phytoplankton
More adults worldwide are starting to prioritize their health. They are doing their research and adding supplements into their diets to keep their bodies working well. Fish oils are and incredibly popular group of supplements, often used to gain benefits from omega-3 fatty acids.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for many bodily functions including muscle activity and cell growth. Omega-3 fatty acids are not made by our bodies. We must obtain them through food. These fatty acids can be found in a variety of fish which manufacturers extract for these coveted oils.
The way fish oils are harvested is incredibly harmful to our planet. In his book The Omega Principle, Author Paul Greenberg argues against the use of fish oils because of the ripple effect it causes, damaging the oceans and wildlife. “Even at current levels of fish consumption, fisheries globally have reached a state of severe crisis,” he says.
However, there is an alternative. Greenberg argues that “the ultimate creators of omega-3s, are not fish but phytoplankton, the creatures that underlie the entire oceanic food web.”
Unlike common fish oils, phytoplankton is a 100% natural plant product. The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish are derived from the phytoplankton that they are eating.
Why not get your essential nutrients from the primary source?
Alongside omega-3 fatty acids, our phytoplankton products also contain minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphorous, iodine, magnesium, potassium and omega-6 fatty acids. Furthermore, it is a plentiful source of antioxidants. Our phytoplankton is safe for consumption for coeliacs, vegans, vegetarians and even those with fish allergies.
Knowing this, there is a clear solution, taking our products is what is best for the planet, and your body.
Sources:
Jenkins, J.A David MD et al, “Are dietary recommendations for the use of fish oils sustainable?” Published 2009 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2653584/
Greenberg, Paul. The Omega Principle, Penguin Publishing Group, 2018.