Fish Allergy and Omega 3

If I am allergic to seafood, including all fish and shellfish, does that mean that I am allergic to omega-3 as well? And if so, then how am I supposed to avoid it when they are putting it in everything?

By Amanda.

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First, there are 2 different types of omega 3 fatty acids. They are either from animal or vegetal origin. The vegetal origin is in the form of ALA, an acid and the animal is in the form of EPA and DHA, other acids. Animals convert ALA to EPA and DHA in orther to be assimilated by our body cells.

The omega 3 you find in foods they announce everyday is from vegetable origin because if they use fish oil it would deteriorate very easily.

If you take your omega 3 from vegetable origin there is no possibility that you fish allergy will affect you (this is from flaxseeds and other plants). Nevertheless, this is a less efficient way to take your omega 3 because your body will assimilate it easier if it is a fish oil. I would say, you should take a molecularly distilled fish oil(less impurities) and if it is causing you any symptoms, switch to a vegetable source omega 3.

Please, also read Allergic Reaction to Fish Oil

Ways to Strengthen the Immune System

Her are some steps to have a better immune system:

• Eliminate sugar and Grains.
• Exercise everyday.
• Sleep 7 to 8 hours a day.
• Improve emotional health and eliminate conflicts from your life. This may require the help of a professional.
• Increase you Omega 3 fatty acids intake( fish oil), or in other words, improve your omega 6 to omega 3 ratio ( Read Omega 3 deficiency )
• Avoid dairy products.

The best for you,

Do you know why Omega 3 with DHA is so good for you? Most people don’t - and as a result they do not enjoy the level of vibrant health that they should! Instead they suffer from avoidable ailments such as heart disease. Even worse, many people as they get older, gradually ‘lose’ their mind and live out their twilight years not even recognizing their friends or family.

Scientists throughout the world believe a great deal of the suffering caused from these diseases could be avoided by adequate intake of an essential Omega 3 fatty acid found in fish oil called DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) You may want to read this information.