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Questions on Salmon Oil

What are essential fatty acids?
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are required for normal growth and physiological integrity but cannot be manufactured in an animal’s body. It is imperative that they be eaten as foods or supplements.

Can dogs and cats obtain enough EFAS from pet food?
Probably not. Although, most pet foods contain omega-6 fatty acid in the form of linolenic acid, the levels of omega-3 are not enough to optimize skin and coat condition and maximize health and vitality.

What is the best source of omega-3?
One of the few sources of contaminant-free omega-3 fatty acids is oil from wild-caught Alaska salmon.

Is flax oil a good source of omega-3?
Not particularly. Plant sources, such as flax oil, do not contain DHA and EPA. Instead, they contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a precursor to DHA and EPA. This means the body has to convert ALA into DHA and EPA to obtain the benefits. Since the conversion is slow, this results in less EPA and DHA. Flax does not appear to be as effective as fish oil in reducing inflammation.

Is there a difference between wild-caught and farm-raised salmon?
Yes. Farm-raised salmon has been found to contain high concentrations of PCB s and dioxin. PCBs have been linked to cancer and impaired fetal development. Dioxin has been linked to cancer, reproduction developmental problems and altered immune functions.

How is freshness of the salmon oil maintained?
Alaska Naturals is processed on our ship in Prince Williams Sound continually during the fishing season. It is a low temperature centrifugation and stabilized with natural antioxidants. When bottling each bottle is nitrogen purged to ensure shelf freshness.