did test eggs from several pasture-fed farms<\/a>. According to their results, these eggs have quite similar total omega-3 content than enriched eggs. The report (PDF) didn\u2019t say anything about EPA or DHA content of true free-range eggs. It also showed significantly higher vitamin levels as compared to conventional eggs.<\/p>\nConclusion<\/h2>\n
We started this post by asking whether enriched eggs are a good source of omega-3 fats. And I think we answered it pretty conclusively. Enriched eggs make for a surprising good source of hard-to-find omega-3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n
When chicken feed contains flax sees or fish oil, omega-3 content in the eggs shoots up by several hundred percent. It gets much closer to the ideal 1:1\/1:2 ratio, whereas the ratio in conventional eggs is heart attack inducing 1:11. In absolute numbers 2 \u2013 3 eggs gives you the same amount of omega-3 fatty acids as most fish oil capsules do.<\/p>\n
Studies have shown that these eggs not only look good on paper, but also provide real health benefits. Eating enriched eggs improves omega-3:6 ratio in the blood in a dose-dependent manner, i.e. the more you eat the better the ratio gets. These eggs are also heart-healthy, with studies showing improvements in blood pressure and triglyceride levels.<\/p>\n
But don\u2019t throw away your fish oil pills just yet. Eggs of all types and colors are quite high in omega-6. So you still need some foods that are exclusively high in omega-3 to balance your overall dietary intake.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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