Understanding fatty acids: Researching healthy fats in beef: CLA and omega-3

摘要

Consumers have shown considerable interest in "healthy fats" and "bad fats" in recent years. The potential health attributes of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and omega-3 fatty acids have led to considerable media focus, marketing opportunities, and consumer confusion. Stores now place omega-3 labels on fish, yogurt, eggs, and bagels. Beef contains both omega-3s and CLAs, but you will not find these labels on beef products because the current levels of omega-3s do not meet the minimum requirement for a nutrient content claim; there is no official health claim for CLA in Canada.