Omega-3 fatty acids key to cell health

It is always nice when the "main stream" media catches up with what many of us have known for a long time. Anyway, here is an interesting story with (conveniently) the same title as this entry. It starts out with this lead:

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- The name sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, but omega-3 fatty acids are a necessary part of our diet. "Every cell in the body requires omega-3 to function normally," says Dr. Andrew Stoll, author of "The Omega-3 Connection." "They are a class of fats, good fats that are actually as essential as vitamins to our health."

My point in bringing this to your attention is not only for the importance of it. It is also to back up the idea that you never know what your getting today, i.e. the poison with the pill. Quoting again:

While certain fish are loaded with omega-3 and protein, they also contain some mercury, dioxins and PCBs. "It's a difficult situation to balance out," explains Stoll. "You need to eat some fish to be healthy, but if you eat too much fish, you're putting yourself at risk. ... So most Americans just can't eat enough fish to get omega-3 in their diet."

Consider the manufacturer and quality of the omega-3 your about to ingest and consider this product as your choice for your omega-3 supply.