photo credit: Deco Fernandes

I have noticed that many products are now labeled as containing Omega 3 fatty acids.  Everything from yogurt to cereal to even eggs.  Center for Science in the Public Interest did a good job analyzing some of the claims.

“DHA and EPA, the omega-3s found in salmon, trout, other fish, and algae, are linked to a lower risk of heart disease. Another omega-3, ALA, found in flaxseed and to a lesser extent, canola and soy, may not have the same benefits. But that doesn’t stop companies from loading products with ALA and bragging about their omega-3 content.”

“A six-ounce serving of Atlantic salmon has more than 3,000 mg of DHA and EPA, over 100 times what you’d get in a serving of DHA-fortified yogurt, milk, or soy milk.”

Looks like more green washing marketing claims.