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Now with an enteric coating which is a barrier applied to the softgel that controls the location in the digestive system where it is absorbed. Enteric refers to the small intestine, therefore the enteric coating prevents the release of the fish oil before it reaches the small intestine resulting in maximum absorption and digestion while preventing the common unwanted fish oil breath, gas, or aftertaste.
This product contains no added preservatives, artificial flavors or colouring.
Omega-3 Fish Oil Complex 1000mg (1g) Capsules
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 180mg
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 120mg
1000 capsules per container.
What are omega-3s
Essential fatty acids (EFA): omega-3 and omega-6, are vital to the proper functioning of the body. Because our body cannot manufacture them they must be present in our diet. EFAs are necessary for healthy cell membranes, oxygen transfer, energy production, and are extremely important for the proper functioning of the body’s electrical system. EFAs are also precursors to hormone-like substances called prostaglandins which regulate vital processes in the body. A balance between omega-3s and omega-6s is extremely important. Excessive omega-6 consumption promotes inflammation in the body. Omega-3s on the other hand actually suppress inflammation in the body.
- EFAs are an essential nutrients that your body cannot manufacture
- Many processes in the body require omega-3s
- Good health requires balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
- Omega-3 suppresses inflammation / omega-6 promotes inflammation
The omega-3 deficiency
The average North American diet is severely deficient in omega-3 fatty acids yet excessively high in omega-6 fatty acids. Experts suggest a proper omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is around 1:1 but during this century the ratio has skyrocketed to 20:1 or greater. This imbalance is considered to be a major risk factor for the development of arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other degenerative diseases that now plague the western world.
- Severe deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids
- Over consumption of omega-6 fatty acids
- Major health risk - arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, etc
- Must increase omega-3 and decrease omega-6
- Omega-3s: fish versus flax
The two omega-3 fatty acids required by the body are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Oils from fatty fish are nature’s best source of EPA and DHA. Comparatively, flax seed oil contains a high concentration of omega-3s but in a form called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). For the body to use ALA it must first convert it to EPA and DHA. This conversion process is very inefficient and results in less than 10% of the ALA being converted to EPA and DHA.
Fish oil is natures best source of EPA and DHA
Less than 10% of flax omega-3s get converted to EPA and DHA
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