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- Triple Fish Oil Blend (sardine, mackerel, anchovy)
- 600mg
- Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- 300mg
- EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid)
- 200mg
- DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid)
- 100mg
- Other Omega-3 fatty acids
- 10IU
- Vitamin E (Mixed tocopherols)
Format
Softgels
90 Softgels
Dosage
Take one capsule after each meal.
Important Information
This product contains no added: Artificial preservatives, Colour, Corn, Soya, Gluten, Wheat or Yeast.
- With 30% EPA & 20% DHA
- Pharmaceutical Grade
- Promotes heart health
- Needed for optimal brain function
- Supports overall health and well-being
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Articles by a naturopathic doctor.
What are Essential Fatty Acids?
"Essential" means that the body does not produce the fatty acids on its own and therefore they must be taken in through the diet. The standard North American diet is deficient in essential fatty acids, especially omega 3s. Every cell needs essential fatty acids for its cell membrane where the fats make the important barrier that lets other molecules into and out of the cell. Without the healthy fats cells become porous and chemical or nutrient imbalances can occur.
Essential Fatty Acids are also required by the body for the production of hormone-like substances known as prostaglandins. These control a myriad of vital functions within the body including:
- Heart function
- Blood pressure
- Blood Clotting and platelet aggregation
- Inflammation, pain and swelling
- Gastrointestinal functions
- Kidney function and fluid balance
- Nerve transmission
- Allergic response
- Synthesis of hormones
- Steroid production
The standard North American diet is deficient in essential fatty acids, especially omega 3s. Every cell needs essential fatty acids for its cell membrane where the fats make the important barrier that lets other molecules into and out of the cell.
There are three categories of EFAs, omega 3, omega 6 and omega 9. Vegetable-based combination oils usually contain alpha-linolenic acid, ALA, for omega 3, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), for omega 6 and oleic acid, for omega-9. The sources of the oils are several of the following: flaxseed, borage, black currant, hemp, pumpkin seed, primrose, sunflower or safflower. Some combination oils include fish oils derived from fish such as herring, cod, mackerel, tuna or salmon. These oils give the added benefit of containing docosahexanoic acid, DHA, and eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA, two other types of omega 3 fatty acids.
Why are they Essential?
Omega-3s (and omega-6s) are termed essential fatty acids (EFAs) because they are critical for good health. However, the body cannot make them on its own. For this reason, omega-3s must be obtained from food, thus making outside sources of these fats "essential."
Although the body needs both omega-3s and omega-6s to thrive, most people consume far more 6s than 3s. Hardly a day goes by, however, without reports of another health benefit associated with omega-3s. For this reason, many experts recommend consuming a better balance these two EFAs.
Fish Oil
Often in a combination of mackerel, sardine and anchovy, Fish oils can also include salmon, tuna, herring, cod, halibut and others. The rich omega 3 content of fish oil is what makes them so important to the diet. These oils have the added benefit of containing docosahexanoic acid, DHA, and eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA, two other types of omega 3 fatty acids.
DHA: The Brain EFA
Docosahexanoic acid is an omega 3 essential fatty acid. It is an essential component of the brain and central nervous system. It seems to concentrate in areas where there is lots of electrical activity such as the synaptosomes, where nerve cells communicate, and the photoreceptors of the eye. This is why a deficiency of DHA can result in poor brain development, attention/deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, memory problems and poor visual development.
EPA: The Heart EPA
Eicosapentaenoic acid is an omega 3 essential fatty acid. It is an important fatty acid in the maintenance of cardiovascular health and the regulation of inflammation. EPA is a precursor to a series of chemicals whose job it is to regulate the inflammatory effects of arachidonic acid. Too much arachidonic acid leads to pain and inflammation in conditions such as arthritis. Arachidonic acid also causes inflammation in arteries and leads to the development of atherosclerotic plaques. Deficiency of EPA can result in cardiac arrhythmias, high cholesterol and excessive aging. EPA has been used to treat heart disease, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
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