Should I balance Omega 3 Cod Liver Oil with Omega 6 Borage Oil?
During long-term supplementation, be sure to complement your Omega 3 fatty acids intake with Borage Oil (an Omega-6 oil), which contains GLA (gamma-linolenic acid). This is because EPA and DHA inside Cod Liver Oil has shown to decrease the body’s ability to make GLA, an important ant-inflammatory fatty acid critical for optimal hormonal function and health. Thus increasing the need for this fatty acid. Human research also suggests these two fatty acids work together to support bone health. General Health Omega-3 fatty acids are critical components of a healthy diet. The body cannot manufacture essential Omega-3s and must obtain them from either food such as flaxseeds, fish, and walnuts, or through supplementation. The most important types of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils are Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). The body needs EPA to produce prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances that help to protect the heart and the cell membranes. DHA is req