Health - Omegas & Fats

The fats the body can't make

Essential means exactly that — these fats arrive by diet or not at all. The aisle covers the family: omega-3 fish oils graded by real EPA/DHA content, krill oil for the phospholipid route, plant-side flax and chia oils, evening primrose and borage for the GLA corner, and MCT for the coffee-blending crowd.

Buying fats without the fog

The label rule from our counter: ignore the big number on the front and read the EPA + DHA line on the back — that's the honest comparison across bottles. Freshness matters (quality brands test for oxidation), and plant omega-3 (ALA) converts to the marine forms inefficiently, which vegans and vegetarians should factor in when choosing between flax and algae oil. Omega-3s contribute to normal heart and brain function — a long game measured in months. Label photos to our WhatsApp and we'll do the arithmetic with you, free.