Are Omega-3 Foods Fortified Foods Healthy?

A common question people ask me is, "Dr. Ann, what about all the foods now fortified with omega-3 fats? Should I buy them?"
Not so fast…
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The food industry knows that many of you know that omega-3 fats are the darlings of the healthy fat world, and they are finding very clever ways to exploit these essential fats as “added value” in their products with a major premium on your pocketbook.
You can now find a growing list of “omega-3 fortified” foods including peanut butter, milk, orange juice, spreads, yogurt, cereals, breads, and cheese, amongst others. Unfortunately, most have just a smidgen-a tiny bit of omega-3 fats per serving-yet they charge a premium!
And frequently the omega-3 is in the form of ALA. ALA is the plant-based form of omega-3 fat. Though our bodies can convert it into the biologically active forms for our bodies, namely DHA and EPA, the conversion is highly inefficient.
With the exception of omega-3 fortified eggs, which I do recommend, I would save my money for foods that provide plentiful amounts of omega-3 naturally like oily fish, oysters, flax, chia, hemp seeds, walnuts, and dark leafy greens.
Remember, omega-3 fats are essential nutrients and are vitally important for brain health, vision, heart health, and quieting inflammation in the body. Thank goodness for them!
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Dr. Ann
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[@jillbeans1573]

Thank you Dr Ann That answered a few questions for me.

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Glad it was helpful!