Review: Jif Omega 3 Peanut Butter

Ever thought of treating your ADHD with peanut butter?  Jif has a new product out--peanut butter made with omega 3 fatty acids.  I decided to give it a try when it was on sale at our local supermarket.

This peanut butter tastes like peanut butter.  You cannot tell the difference between it and regular Jif.  There is absolutely no fishy flavor or odor.

The type of omega 3 is DHA and EPA.   It does come from fish.  There is no statement about mercury or other toxins, but it does say the source is sardines, so it is not likely to contain large amounts of mercury.  

While the label says that the product is "an excellent source of omega 3s", the dose of omega 3 is 32 mg of DHA and EPA combined in 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.  While that isn't anything to sneeze at, it isn't a therapeutic dose for ADHD, either.  You might get a similar amount in a gummy vitamin.  If you tried to get a therapeutic dose of DHA/EPA from this peanut butter, you would consume more calories than you probably should in a day.

The cost of this peanut butter was the same as regular Jif during a recent sale at Kroger supermarket.    The shelf tag indicated that the regular price would also be the same.

Overall, I would consider this product as a boost to your regular dose of omega 3 fatty acids.  I would not give it alone, as the dose is too low.    If you eat peanut butter regularly, it might be more healthy than regular peanut butter, and like all peanut butter, it is an excellent source of protein.

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