OMEGA-3

Omega 3 comes in two forms: plant and animal. The plant form is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which occurs naturally in linseed and rapeseed oil, for example. Becel is based on a blend of vegetable oils naturally rich in Omega 3. The animal form is better known as fish fats, EPA and DHA. For example, Becel Omega3plus is also enriched with fish fatty acids.

What does omega 3 contain?

Omega 3 is contained in the following products:

linseed oil
rapeseed oil
Hering
mackerel
Salmon

The vegetable and animal omega-3 fats each have their own effect. ALA helps maintain healthy blood cholesterol levels. Children need ALA for normal growth and development. EPA and DHA contribute to normal heart function. DHA also contributes to the maintenance of normal vision and normal brain function. It is also important to get enough DHA during pregnancy and breastfeeding as it contributes to the development of the brain and eyes of the fetus and infant.