If you're a regular reader of this blog, you know how big I am on omega-3's from seafood. For those of you who are vegan, I've been recommending a product called Life's DHA, which can be found in supplements as well as foods. Many of these foods are labelled as organic, which is supposed to mean they are free of anything genetically modified.
Many thanks to our network member Michal Hogan who forwarded a news release with a detailed report about this product. It is GMO, and it is being incorporated into many foods that are sold as organic. I used to point several of them out when I did grocery store tours at Whole Foods.
This creates a dilemma for vegans, as the truth seems to be, if you're omega-3 deficient, and wish to supplement, you may have to use a fish-based product. There is always nori (sushi wrappers) and you can add sea vegetables…but the reality is, the average American is unlikely to be able to eat enough of these to be able to use them as a way to replete low DHA stores.
If you're vegan, it's going to be especially important to cut the omega-6 out of your diet to be sure it's not overwhelming the omega-3 that is actually there.
One thing I can recommend, and now that I read this report, strongly recommend…is that you have your blood omega-3 analysis performed with the home fingerprick test we offer. We do offer it at a discounted price. It will tell you exactly where you stand, how much this situation personally affects you, and gives anyone trying to help you pick the right foods, a better idea of what to advise you to do to improve your omega-3 status.
If you're simply relying on generalized Internet information you're playing a huge game of hit and miss. Why not get right to the point and figure out what YOU need to do personally?
I am not just sorry about having to backpedal. I am very, very sad. Such a high percentage of our readers and fans are vegans, and this was one of the ways out of the dilemma. Back to the drawing board.: (
Here is the article if you're interested.
http://www.naturalnews.com/034364_infant_formula_DHA_genetically_modified.html
Here is a list of foods from the Martek website that contain this ingredient.
http://www.lifesdha.com/Products-Containing-lifesDHA-/Partner-Products/tabid/683/Default.aspx