How will the cholesterol in NutraSea affect my blood cholesterol levels?
Although NutraSea contains a very small amount of cholesterol it will not elevate the levels of cholesterol in the body. Research has demonstrated that omega-3 fatty acids from fish have a beneficial effect on total cholesterol, especially the levels on the good cholestorl HDL. How does flax oil compare to NutraSea? Omega-3 fatty acids derived from plants are primarily in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an inactive form of omega-3 that requires extensive metabolism in the body into the active forms EPA and DHA. A comprehensive review of the research on ALA metabolism by humans concluded that ALA results in insignificant amounts when converted to EPA and DHA (3.8% and 1% respectively). Because fish oil provides the active forms of omega-3, EPA and DHA, its health benefits are greater and supported by a large body of research. NutraSea is a fat – will I gain weight from taking it? No, the consumption of omega-3 fish oils actually promotes weight loss by stimulating the metabolism
