You may have heard the term “essential fatty acids” before. Well, they’re essential for a reason – our body needs them!

The human body can make most of the types of fat it needs from raw materials or other fats, but not omega 3. While it is critical for the proper functioning of your body, the body cannot make omega 3, so it must be consumed through food or supplements.

Omega 3s are nutrients you get from food or dietary supplements that help build and maintain a healthy body. They’re also an energy source and help keep your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and immune system working properly. The three most common omega 3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is found mainly in plant-based oils. DHA and EPA are found in fish and other seafood.

Seal Oil contains the link in the Omega 3 chain many other Omega 3 supplements are missing: DPA (docosapentaenoic acid).