Does your Fish Oil Supplement Contain PCBs?

I just got a disturbing notice from Consumer Labs, and independent lab that test the viability of supplements that are commonly found on the market. They noted that
some companies are marketing Omega 3 Fish Oils that are contaminated by PCBs at levels that test harmful to animals. We are however protected by Prop 65 which prohibits toxins to be in consumable products at levels that are unsafe to the public. Hence a lawsuit has been filed in California stating that some companies have unsafe levels of PCB's in there Omega 3 Fish Oils.

Should we be concerned? My view is that the lower our load of all toxins the healthier we will be.
The March 2nd Press Release can be found at FishOilSafety.com where you can review which companies have been found to have high levels of PCBs and dioxins in their supplements.

So what can we do to avoid the possible toxicity in fish oils?
First know your brand. Check to see if their supplements have been tested at independent labs and what the results were.

Second, take Omega 3 products that are from vegetable matter. Chia seeds and flax seeds do have Omega 3s in them. However some people do not digest the flax readily. Use 2 tablespoons of seeds daily. Grind the seeds and eat them immediately to insure freshness and the best uptake of the oil. You can add them to your yogurt or smoothie of grain dish.

Third, there are studies that suggest that sea vegetables contain Omega 3 DHA oils. In fact that is where the fish get is from. Martek is one company that produces vegetarian Omega 3 DHA oils. They sell to other companies such as New Chapter. You might take a look at their science at http://www.martek.com/ to see it their product is right for you.