Choose the right Fish Oil

I was just watching the morning news and came across this story about a lawsuit filed against some fish oil suppliers because of their elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenel compounds (PCBs.) PCBs have been found to cause cancer and birth defects. As many of you know I am a big proponent of taking 4 - 6 grams of fish oil per day. So this report may cause some alarm. This study found that the most contaminated fish oils are Nature Made Cod Liver Oil, Now Foods' Salmon Oil, and Double Strength Cod Liver Oil. These are all fish oil from larger fish, fish further up on the food chain. That's the key. The lower on the food chain the fish oil is from the less contaminated it will be. You should be diligent about reading the labels. Look specifically for sardines, anchovies, and krill. If it simply says "fish oil" then the company is likely hiding something and it should be avoided. Fish oil is a very important part of everyone's diet. The anti-inflamatory and heart health properties have been well documented. Just be sure to read the labels and you will have no worries about taking a contaminated product.