- 1300 mg
- Wild salmon oil
- 263 mg
- Total omega-3 fatty acids
- 107 mg
- Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
- 93 mg
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
- 63 mg
- Other omega-3 fatty acids octadecatetraenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid, linolenic acid, heneicosapentaenoic acid, eicosatrienoic acid
- 33 mg
- Total omega-6 fatty acids linoleic acid, arachidonic acid, eicosadienoic acid
- 3.3 mg
- Total omega-5, 7 & 8 fatty acids myristoleic acid, palmitoleic acid, margaroleic acid
- 193 mg
- Total omega-9 fatty acids oleic acid, gadoleic acid, erucic acid, nervonic acid
- 364 mg
- Other omega fatty acids
- 26.7 mcg
- Astaxanthin (naturally occurring)
- 1.67 mcg
- Vitamin D3 (naturally occurring)
EnteripureTM softgel (gelatin, glycerin, purified water, pectin), vitamin E.
Format
Softgels
180
Dosage
4 capsules daily or as directed by a health practitioner.
Important Information
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs.
- Ecologically friendly, derived from 100% sustainably harvested wild-caught Alaskan salmon
- Supplies 104 mg EPA and 93 mg of DHA per softgel, the fatty acid ratio found in free-swimming salmon
- Provides the full spectrum of over 17 types of omega fatty acids
- Proprietary extraction method ensures the sensitive nutrients are preserved
- Enteripure enteric softgel technology guarantees targeted delivery to the small intestine with no fishy repeat
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If you experiance problems with Infertility, hypertension, high cholesterol, inflammation or asthma, Salmon Oil may be a solution ...
Salmon oil contains EPA and DHA, two omega 3 essential fatty acids. EPA 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. DHA 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. Fish oils may also offer support for healthy cell growth.
Salmon contains more omega 3 rich fat than other fish species. Salmon supplements are usually found as standard soft gel capsules, containing 180 mg of EPA and 120mg of DHA per capsule. Some supplements, called pharmaceutical grade, contain up to twice as much EPA and DHA per capsule. Ensure your salmon oil supplement is not processed with heat because it damages the acids and creates free radicals. It is important to purchase a good quality fish oil supplement that has been tested for contaminants. Keep capsules away from heat to increase shelf life.
OMEGA-3 EPA/DHA
Omega 3 essential fatty acids are often deficient in our diets, but are essential to our wellbeing ...
Essential fatty acids are called "essential" because they cannot be biosynthesized in sufficient amounts by the human body and have to be taken in through dietary sources to allow normal metabolism. The omega 3 fatty acids that humans require are: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). The health benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA in particular, have been widely studied and are both numerous and widespread.
Vegetarian/Vegan Sources of Omega 3's
Both flax and hemp seed oils are the highest vegetable sources of omega 3, although most of this is ALA. In the human body, under optimal conditions, we can convert a certain amount of ALA to DHA and EPA. However, it is not always the case that we have excess ALA to convert, and it has been shown that our conversion process is very inefficient, converting anywhere from only 5% - 20% of what is needed. Women are said to be slightly more efficient at this conversion process than men. For vegans, this can make it virtually impossible to get adequate amounts of DHA and EPA. Fish and fish oils are by far the easiest and highest source of these essential fats. That being said, some supplement companies have released an algae based DHA source. Research is also looking into sachi inchi, a plant native to the Amazon rainforest, high in omega 3 fatty acids. These supplements may help to span the gap, and provide vegetarians effective alternative sources. Just be sure to take note of the dose of EPA and DHA of your supplement.
Fish Oil
Interestingly, the research studies performed on the benefits of fish oil are almost exclusively performed on fish oil supplementation and diets with high fish content. Fish and fish oils are probably the greatest source of EPA and DHA omega 3, long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. The mental health benefits of omega 3 oils are particularly attributed to fish oil supplementation.
Krill Oil
One great source of omega 3 fatty acids that is also very environmentally sustainable, is krill oil. Because krill are so low on the food chain, their oil also does not contain many of the contaminants present in fish. Krill oil also contains phospholipids, and astaxanthin, which have additional health benefits.
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