Your Body's Fire Extinguisher

Yesterday I was in the supermarket filming for my SteveBennettMHP Instagram, reading omega-3 claims on packaging. Here's what actually matters: your body cannot make this essential fatty acid, so you must eat it. And right now, it's probably the most important nutrient you're not tracking.

Omega-3 acts as your body's fire extinguisher, dousing chronic inflammation, the driver behind insulin resistance, heart disease and cognitive decline. We track it in the Clubwell app because without adequate omega-3, everything else you're doing for your metabolic health works harder.

The richest source?

Mackerel, delivering a massive 4,500 to 5,000 mg per 100 g. That's three times more than salmon's 1,500 to 1,800 mg.

Sardines pack 1,600 to 2,500 mg, whether fresh or tinned in water or brine.

Herring, kippers and trout range from 800 to 2,000 mg, whilst a small serving of anchovies gives you around 1,200 to 1,400 mg.

UK guidance suggests one to two portions of oily fish weekly. But Dr Dominic D'Agostino, one of the people I respect most in health, sometimes does a five day sardine fast. There's an interview with him on Youtube if you want to see his approach.

Your action today: Add two packs of oily fish to this week's shopping. Track your omega-3 intake in the Clubwell app alongside your other metabolic markers.

Read the full article Best Sources of Omega-3 to discover plant-based alternatives, fortified products and your complete weekly shopping strategy for optimal omega-3 intake.

Don't forget we also offer a very powerful omega-3 supplement in your Clubwell store. See Clubwell Omega 3 >