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Nordic Naturals - Product Information, Research, and Frequently Asked Questions
EPA
Promotes Healthy Heart and Body
DHA
Promotes Healthy Mind and Mood
GLA
Promotes Healthy Skin, Hair and Hormones
ARCTIC COD LIVER OIL (Meets Our Daily Needs for DHA & EPA)
Suggested Use: One teaspoon daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
• Revolutionary Freshness Level & Purity
• Positively NO fishy taste, great Orange flavor
• NO cholesterol
General Nutrient Support:
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid, and is an essential building block of brain and nerve tissue. DHA, can not be synthesized by the body, and therefore must be obtained by a diet high is deep-sea cold water fish.
Clinical investigations are continually carried out on the importance of DHA and Omega-3 fatty acids in health and disease.
Warning: Do not use fish oil if you are allergic to iodine, are using blood thinners or anticipate surgery. Consult with your physician before taking fish oils if you are pregnant or diabetic. Keep out of the reach of children.
ARTIC COD LIVER OIL CAPS (Pharmaceutical Grade- Molecularly Distilled)
Suggested Use: Two capsules daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
General Nutrient Support:
Promotes normal brain development and visual function. Increases DHA level in active kids. Enhances learning and achievement. Supports positive mood, menstrual pain, and healthy skin. Recommended for cardiovascular health, improved blood viscosity, joint mobility, flexibility, and memory function.
Warning: Do not use fish oil if you are allergic to iodine, are using blood thinners or anticipate surgery. Consult with your physician before taking fish oils if you are pregnant or diabetic. Keep out of the reach of children.
ARTIC COD LIVER OIL SINGLES (Traveling doesn't have to interrupt your daily cod liver oil intake!)
Suggested Use: One packet daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
General Nutrient Support:
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid, and is an essential building block of brain and nerve tissue. DHA, can not be synthesized by the body, and therefore must be obtained by a diet high is deep-sea cold water fish.
Clinical investigations are continually carried out on the importance of DHA and Omega-3 fatty acids in health and disease.
Warning: Do not use fish oil if you are allergic to iodine, are using blood thinners or anticipate surgery. Consult with your physician before taking fish oils if you are pregnant or diabetic. Keep out of the reach of children.
ULTIMATE OMEGA LIQUID (Highly Concentrated EPA & DHA)
Suggested Use: One-Half teaspoon daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
General Nutrient Support:
EPA and DHA, the two main components of Omega-3 from fish oil, are essential nutrients for growth and development throughout the human life cycle. Ultimate Omega Liquid contains 1750 mg pure Omega-3 per serving.
Due to Ultimate Omega Liquid's high concentration of both EPA and DHA this product supports cardiovascular and mental health, including heart, mood, joints and skin, meeting our daily Omega-3 needs.
Warning: Do not use fish oil if you are allergic to iodine, are using blood thinners or anticipate surgery. Consult with your physician before taking fish oils if you are pregnant or diabetic. Keep out of the reach of children.
ULTIMATE OMEGA (Highly Concentrated EPA & DHA)
Suggested Use: Two capsules daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
General Nutrient Support:
Nordic Naturals' Ultimate Omega formula offers the same EPA to DHA ratio (3:2) as a study for bipolar disorder support. New "mega" dosing is good for joint support, heart health, mood support, and meeting our daily Omega-3 needs.
Ultimate Omega is a high concentration EPA & DHA formula ideal for meeting the American Heart Associations recommendation of 2 to 4 grams of EPA and DHA daily for people with elevated triglycerides.
Warning: Do not use fish oil if you are allergic to iodine, are using blood thinners or anticipate surgery. Consult with your physician before taking fish oils if you are pregnant or diabetic. Keep out of the reach of children.
COMPLETE OMEGA LIQUID (Supports Joint Mobility and Healthy Skin & Hair)
Suggested Use: One-Half teaspoon daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
General Nutrient Support:
Essential fatty acids, a part of the PUFA family (polyunsaturated fatty acid), are known as the "essential fats". Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are vital to health and are not reproduced by the human body, they must be obtained from diet.
The Omega-3 long chain fatty acids, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), are found almost uniquely in foods of marine origin. It is the long chain Omega-3s that the body needs to synthesize and ensure proper body function. Clinical studies in the past 30 years have regarded Omega-3 fatty acids as protective, therapeutic and essential for growth and development throughout the human lifecycle.
Borage oil, an Omega-6 fatty acid derived from the plant, Borage officnalis, is the most concentrated source GLA (gamma-linolenic acid). GLA is beneficial for skin moisture and has been popularly used by women suffering from PMS (premenstrual syndrome).
Omega-3 fatty acids and GLA from Borage Oil as a combined formula may have a calming effect by increasing the amount of the body's beneficial anti-inflammatory prostaglandin of the series 1 and 3. Omega-3 fatty acids and GLA together provide optimal nutritional support and are "essential" throughout all stages of life.
Warning: Do not use fish oil if you are allergic to iodine, are using blood thinners or anticipate surgery. Consult with your physician before taking fish oils if you are pregnant or diabetic. Keep out of the reach of children.
COMPLETE OMEGA (Supports Joint Mobility and Positive Mental Outlook)
Suggested Use: Two capsules daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
General Nutrient Support:
Essential fatty acids, a part of the PUFA family (polyunsaturated fatty acid), are known as the "essential fats". Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are vital to health and must be obtained through diet because they are not reproduced by the human body.
The Omega-3 long chain fatty acids, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), are found almost uniquely in foods of marine origin. It is the long chain Omega-3s that the body needs to synthesize and ensure proper body function. Clinical studies in the past 30 years have regarded Omega-3 fatty acids as protective, therapeutic and essential for growth and development throughout the human lifecycle.
Borage oil, an Omega-6 fatty acid derived from the plant, Borage officnalis, is the most concentrated source of GLA (gamma-linolenic acid). GLA is beneficial for skin moisture and has been popularly used by women suffering from PMS (premenstrual syndrome).
Omega-3 fatty acids and GLA from Borage Oil as a combined formula may have a calming effect by increasing the amount of the body's beneficial anti-inflammatory prostaglandin of the series 1 and 3. Omega-3 fatty acids and GLA together provide optimal nutritional support and are "essential" throughout all stages of life.
Warning: Do not use fish oil if you are allergic to iodine, are using blood thinners or anticipate surgery. Consult with your physician before taking fish oils if you are pregnant or diabetic. Keep out of the reach of children.
OMEGA-3 LIQUID (Meets Our Daily Needs for Healthy Omega-3 Levels)
Suggested Use: One-half teaspoon daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
General Nutrient Support:
Given the popularity of fat free and low-fat foods in today's marketplace, the typical American diet is often deficient in the "good" fats the "essential" fats. Omega-3 essential fatty acids derived from marine origin are known to influence human health, and are essential for growth and development throughout all stages of human life.
Strong science has contributed to healthy gains for the fish oil marketplace, as the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids for a "healthy heart" attract more attention in the medical community.* In fact, the federal government is in progress of reviewing a health claim that may further expand the fish oil supplement market as a functional food. There is accumulating evidence to demonstrate the importance of omega-3 fatty acids and their role as an important nutrient in maintaining a well balanced diet and an influence in human health.*
Warning: Do not use fish oil if you are allergic to iodine, are using blood thinners or anticipate surgery. Consult with your physician before taking fish oils if you are pregnant or diabetic. Keep out of the reach of children.
OMEGA-3 (Maintains Healthy Omega-3 Nutrient Levels)
Suggested Use: Two capsules daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
General Nutrient Support:
Given the popularity of fat free and low-fat foods in today's marketplace, the typical American diet is often deficient in the "good" fats the "essential" fats. Omega-3 essential fatty acids derived from marine origin are known to influence human health, and are essential for growth and development throughout all stages of human life.
Strong science has contributed to healthy gains for the fish oil marketplace, as the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids for a "healthy heart" attract more attention in the medical community.* In fact, the federal government is in progress of reviewing a health claim that may further expand the fish oil supplement market as a functional food. There is accumulating evidence to demonstrate the importance of omega-3 fatty acids and their role as an important nutrient in maintaining a well balanced diet and an influence in human health.*
Warning: Do not use fish oil if you are allergic to iodine, are using blood thinners or anticipate surgery. Consult with your physician before taking fish oils if you are pregnant or diabetic. Keep out of the reach of children.
KOSHER OMEGA LIQUID (The world's first kosher fish oil- Supports heart and mental health)
Suggested Use: One-Half teaspoon daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
General Nutrient Support:
Omega-3 fish oils have long been known for their cardio-protective properties. With cardiovascular disease being the number one health concern of both men and women in the United States, the American Heart Association and the White House have both published recommendations for including fish and fish oils in the diet.
In the past five years, research has shown the benefits of Omega-3 fish oils to extend far beyond heart health. These benefits include assisting the body in reducing inflammation, decreasing joint pains and improving reproductive health. Omega-3s support almost every major function in the body.
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), are the two main components of fish oil. EPA is a precursor for important prostaglandins that support vasodilatation and block pro-inflammatory hormones in the body. DHA is beneficial for brain, mood, learning and memory. It is estimated that over 20% of the brain is composed of DHA.
Warning: Do not use fish oil if you are allergic to iodine, are using blood thinners or anticipate surgery. Consult with your physician before taking fish oils if you are pregnant or diabetic. Keep out of the reach of children.
OMEGA WOMAN (Assists in Maintaining Hormonal Balance)
Suggested Use: Two capsules daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
General Nutrient Support:
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega Omega Woman formula was created especialy for the Omega nutritional need of women. It provides a balanced ratio of the hormone modulating GLA from Primrose oil and Omega-3s from fish. Omega Woman is great for hormonal complaints such as: mood swings; PMS; dry, itchy, acne prone skin; pre, peri, and most menopausal symptoms; and metabolic changes.
Warning: Do not use fish oil if you are allergic to iodine, are using blood thinners or anticipate surgery. Consult with your physician before taking fish oils if you are pregnant or diabetic. Keep out of the reach of children.
EPA (Promotoes Cardiovascular Health)
Suggested Use: Two capsules daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
General Nutrient Support:
Cardiovascular disease may be the most common cause of death in the United States. Symptoms often associated with cardiovascular disease may include high LDL "bad" cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and overall poor circulation.
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid and a precursor to the anti-inflammatory prostaglandin series 3.* Much of the interest surrounding Omega-3 fatty acids arose from the discovery that Greenland Inuit and coastal Japanese populations consume high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids and have remarkably healthy cardiovascular systems.* Since then, extensive research on Omega-3 fatty acids from fish indicate that several different mechanisms of action are responsible for their possible heart healthy benefits.
The Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), play important structural roles as components of cellular membranes. Ongoing clinical studies support the role of EPA and Omega-3 fatty acids in health and disease.
Warning: Do not use fish oil if you are allergic to iodine, are using blood thinners or anticipate surgery. Consult with your physician before taking fish oils if you are pregnant or diabetic. Keep out of the reach of children.
DHA (Supports Memory and Nervous System Function)
Suggested Use: Two capsules daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
General Nutrient Support:
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid, and is an essential building block of brain and nerve tissue. DHA, can not be synthesized by the body, and therefore must be obtained by a diet high is deep-sea cold water fish.
DHA, which constitutes a large percentage of the brain, supports brain development during the last trimester of pregnancy when the unborn child's demand for neurological growth increases greatly. If added to the mother's diet, it can help prevent the depletion of the mother's store of DHA, and support the developing baby's essential fatty acid needs.*
Currently, the proposed Adequate Intake of DHA for pregnant and lactating woman is 300 mg. per day. (ISSFAL)*
Clinical investigations are continually carried out on the importance of DHA and Omega-3 fatty acids in health and disease.
Warning: Do not use fish oil if you are allergic to iodine, are using blood thinners or anticipate surgery. Consult with your physician before taking fish oils if you are pregnant or diabetic. Keep out of the reach of children.
CHILDREN'S DHA (Promotes Brain Development and Visual Function)
Suggested Use: For children over two years of age. Four to eight soft gels per day, or as directed by your healthcare professional or pharmacist.
General Nutrient Support:
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid found in Deep-Sea cold water fish. DHA, is an essential nutrient for proper brain, nervous system and visual function, and must be obtained through the diet. A healthy balance of DHA is essential to properly care for the brain throughout life, particularly during the early stages of development.
A high concentration of DHA can be found in mother's breast milk, however the level is directly related to the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids that are consumed in the mother's diet. Due to refined foods and trendy diets, many individuals have reduced their intake of the dietary sources of Omega-3 fatty acids, contributing to lower levels of DHA in breast milk. The impact of low DHA intake on neurological function of adults and children is the subject of ongoing clinical investigations.
Warning: Do not use cod liver oil if you are allergic to iodine, are pregnant or diabetic. Keep out of the reach of children. Due to the natural existing Vitamins A and D in Cod Liver, do not exceed suggested usage unless recommended by your Physician.
ProALGEN (Alginate Detox Supplement with Milk Thistle)
Suggested Use: One capsule 3 times per day with plenty of water, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
Ingredient Details
• Alginate: a proven heavy metal binder that immobilizes toxins in the digestive track and
removes them from the body
• Silymarin: Milk Thistle's active flavonoid provides powerful antioxidant activity to protect cell membranes, regenerates damaged liver cells and increases hepatic glutathione levels.
Application Support
• For people with amalgam fillings or that eat a lot of tuna
• Cigarette Smokers or Ex-Smokers
• Can be used after exposure to radiation
General Nutrient Support:
Long term exposure to environmental toxins can burden the liver and immune system, damage essential fatty acid synthesis, impair energy function and reduce IQ in children. Common complaints include headaches, irritability, fatigue, and a reduced sense of well being.*
Our ProAlgen Formula is enhanced with liver supporting Milk Thistle extract for added support through the detoxification process. Extensive research suggests that Algae-Bind, the key ingredient in ProAlgen, may aid in the body's natural elimination of heavy metals such as lead and mercury. Alginate, from phaeophyta algae, has been shown to be beneficial in the binding and removal of some heavy metals, thus aiding in the prevention of their toxic burden on the body. Phaeophyta, or "brown algae" work through ion exchange, forming indigestible, insoluble salts that are excreted from the body. ( Tanaka, et al. ). In an independent in-vitro study, ProAlgen bound with 100%of the methyl mercury present in the simulated gastric fluid.
ULTIMATE DETOX FORMULA (Environmental Toxin Defense)
Suggested Use: 3-6 tablets daily, or as directed by your health care professional or pharmacist.
Ingredient Details
• Alginate: a proven heavy metal binder that immobilizes toxins in the digestive track and removes
them from the body
• N-Acetylcysteine (NAC): An amino acid that stimulates glutathione synthesis, promotes detoxification, enhances elimination of heavy metals
• MSM™(methylsulfonylmethane): Sulfur donor
• Vitamin C: Added antioxidant, synergistic support for NAC
• Selenium: Powerful antioxidant
• Zinc: Immune system support
Application Support
• For people with amalgam fillings or that eat a lot of tuna
• Cigarette Smokers or Ex-Smokers
• Can be used after exposure to radiation
General Nutrient Support:
Long term exposure to environmental toxins can burden the liver and immune system, damage essential fatty acid synthesis, impair energy function and reduce IQ in children. Common complaints include headaches, irritability, fatigue, and a reduced sense of well being.*
Our Ultimate Detox Formula contains a unique blend of binding nutrients, as well as powerful antioxidants to protect our health from many environmental toxins.
Alginate, from phaeophyta algae, has been shown to be beneficial in the binding and removal of some heavy metals, thus aiding in the prevention of their toxic burden on the body. Phaeophyta, or "brown algae" work through ion exchange, forming indigestible, insoluble salts that are excreted from the body. ( Tanaka, et al. ). NAC or N-acetylcysteine is a sulfur amino acid that has been the subject of research for preventing methylmercury poisoning. NAC has shown ability to enhance methylmercury excretion, and may be an ideal therapeutic agent for methylmercury poisoning ( Ballatori, et al).
Selenium and vitamin C are known antioxidants that help support the detoxification process. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) has been associated with reduced blood levels of lead in both young children and adults, reported Dr. Joel A. Simon and Dr. Esther Hudes, both at the University of California at San Francisco. Their findings were published in the May issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
PET COD LIVER OIL (For Happy, Healthy Pets)
CATS: 1/4 teaspoon
DOGS:
0-20 lbs...1/4 teaspoon
20-55 lbs...1/2 teaspoon
over 55 lbs...1 teaspoon
Check with your veterinarian for supplementation guidelines.
General Nutrient Support:
Inflammation and Joint Care: Omega-3 fatty acids provide anti-inflammatory effects that promote proper joint health for your beloved companions. Fish oils have been shown to aid in the treatment of arthritis, and other autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that may be of concern as your pet ages.
Healthy Skin & Coat: Researchers at the University of Minnesota reported more than 70 years ago that young animals fed fat-free diets ceased to grow, developed dry skin and brittle hair, and exhibited other symptoms. All these conditions were reversed after adding Omega-3 fatty acids to the their diet, demonstrating the importance of Omega-3 essential fatty acids for pet health and overall well-being.
Heart & Eyes: Cod liver oil is naturally high in Omega-3 and vitamin A, which support heart health and visual acuity.
Weight Maintenance: Excess animal weight predisposes illnesses, disease, and reduces activity level. Cod liver oil may be used as an aid in weight loss by regulating sodium balance, water retention and fat metabolism.
Warning: Refrigerate after opening. Keep out of the reach of children
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Blood glucose
1. Consuming Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids from fish reduce risk of heart disease in women with diabetes
2. Eating Oily Fish Cuts Heart Disease Risk among Sikhs
3. DHA from fish oil improved insulin sensitivity in overweight subjects
4. EPA and DHA and people with type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure, no impact on glycated hemoglobin
5. Supplementation with cod liver oil in first year of life may reduce risk for type-1 diabetes
Ischemia
1. Fish Intake Lowers Risk of Stroke in Men
Lipids and triglycerides
1. Triglyceride-lowering effect of omega-3 LC-polyunsaturated fatty acids
2. Fish oil and GLA improves lipids in women
3. Fish oil improves lipid profiles in women taking or not taking oral contraceptives
4. Fish oil reduces heart disease risk in menopausal women - HRT or not
Metabolic parameters
1. Fish oils can regulate heart beat
Primary prevention
1. Eating oily fish may inflammation reduce
2. Fatty Acid Level as a Predictive Risk Factor for Sudden Death
3. Consuming Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids from fish reduce risk of heart disease in women with diabetes
4. Another way EPA and DHA helps reduce heart disease
5. Eating fish and omega-3 from fish reduces risk for MI
6. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Improve Arterial Elasticity
7. Partitioning of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which prevent cardiac arrhythmias, into phospholipid cell membranes
8. Investigators identify anti-inflammatory lipid derived from EPA in humans
9. Eating Oily Fish Cuts Heart Disease Risk among Sikhs
10. Consuming fish and omega-3 fatty acids from fish reduce risk of heart disease in women
11. Oily Fish Can Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death
Secondary prevention
1. Evidence review of fish oils in sudden cardiac health
2. Omega-3 fatty acids in health and disease and in growth and development
CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
ASD - Autism spectrum
1. Omega-3 Fats and Autism
Attention, learning and behavior
1. Omega-3 Fats and Autism
2. Fights depression, Reduces aggression, Stimulates young minds, Fish oil may eventually be proved to lessen alcohol-induced brain damage, Influences behavior
3. Boys with ADHA have lower levels of key essential fats
4. Is Autism a G-Alpha Protein Defect Reversible with Natural Vitamin A? (from cod liver oil)
5. Fish oil and GLA supplements help children with developmental coordination disorder
6. Benefits seen in children when mom's take omega-3s
Disease prevention
1. Cod liver oil taken during pregnancy may reduce risk for type-1 diabetes
2. Fish oil supplements help to significantly reduce coughing among children at-risk for asthma, 3 year study
3. Mother's prenatal and lactational diet may protect daughters from breast cancer
4. Supplementation with cod liver oil in first year of life may reduce risk for type-1 diabetes
Infant development
1. Fish Fatty Acids Linked to Mature Brain Development in Infants
2. Omega-3 fatty acids in health and disease and in growth and development
3. Cod liver oil supplementation shows benefit on gestational length and cerebral maturation in babes, double-blind study
4. Supplementation with cod liver oil in first year of life may reduce risk for type-1 diabetes
5. Estimated intake of DHA from diet only may be inadequate to support needs for infant growth and development, 2005 study suggests
6. Pre-term infants fed DHA-supplemented formulas show better mental and psychomotor skills, compared to controls
Intelligence
1. DHA Supplementation in Pregnancy Boost Babies' Intelligence
2. Cod liver oil supplementation in pregnancy and post-delivery improves mental processing in children, a measure of intelligence
3. Benefits seen in children when mom's take omega-3s
Visual development
1. Omega-3 fatty acids in health and disease and in growth and development
2. Preterm infants need DHA
FEMALE HEALTH AND REPRODUCTION
Age of menopause and greater
1. Consuming Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids from fish reduce risk of heart disease in women with diabetes
2. Fish oil and GLA improves lipids in women
3. Consuming fish and omega-3 fatty acids from fish reduce risk of heart disease in women
4. Fish oil is helpful when obese women lose weight, it helps reduce gall stones
5. Fish oil improves lipid profiles in women taking or not taking oral contraceptives
6. Fish oil reduces heart disease risk in menopausal women - HRT or not
7. Less risk for depression found in women who regularly eat fish
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
1. Fish Fatty Acids Linked to Mature Brain Development in Infants
2. Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in moms impacts sex ratio of offspring
3. Fetal demands for essential fats, including DHA, during pregnancy
4. Preterm infants need DHA
5. Low Levels of Omega-3 and Pre-eclampsia
6. Cod liver oil and breast milk
7. DHA Supplementation in Pregnancy Boost Babies' Intelligence
8. Cod liver oil taken during pregnancy may reduce risk for type-1 diabetes
9. DHA is important during pregnancy and lactation, and dependent on intake
10. Mother's prenatal and lactational diet may protect daughters from breast cancer
11. Fish oil supplements improve important fatty acid levels in pregnant women
12. Breastfeeding or not, new moms need DHA
13. Reduction in DHA post-partum is improved with supplementation, and DHA levels are reduced whether breastfeeding or not
14. Cod liver oil supplementation improves important omega-3 levels in mom and her breastmilk
15. Cod liver oil s
16. Cod liver oil supplementation improves important omega-3 levels in mom and her breastmilk
17. Cod liver oil supplementation shows benefit on gestational length and cerebral maturation in babes, double-blind study supplementation shows benefit on gestational length and cerebral maturation in babes, double-blind study
18. Cod liver oil supplementation in pregnancy and post-delivery improves mental processing in children, a measure of intelligence
19. Preliminary results suggest that fish oil supplementation may reduce depression in pregnancy
20. Fish oil supplementation does improve important omega-3 blood levels during pregnancy
21. Women with postpartum depression shown to have lower levels of omega-3 fats, suggests taking fish oil for prevention
22. Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy improves nutritional status of breast milk
23. DHA and risk of postpartum depression; suggests that increasing intake during pregnancy is prudent
24. Estimated intake of DHA from diet only may be inadequate to support needs for infant growth and development, 2005 study suggests
25. Benefits seen in children when mom's take omega-3s
26. Essential fats are transferred from mom to babe during pregnancy, suggests need for supplementation
27. Pre-term infants fed DHA-supplemented formulas show better mental and psychomotor skills, compared to controls
Puberty and menstrual years
1. Focus on Cancer Prevention
RESEARCH IN MEN
Men
1. Boys with ADHA have lower levels of key essential fats
2. Eating fish and omega-3 from fish reduces risk for MI
3. Harvard Health on Diet and Prostate Cancer: New evidence favors fish.
4. High Fatty Acid Levels May Mean Sudden Death For Middle-Aged Men
5. Fish Intake Lowers Risk of Stroke in Men
6. Mercury attenuates the benefits of fish oils, best avoided
IMMUNE HEALTH
Allergies
1. Fish oil supplements help to significantly reduce coughing among children at- risk for asthma, 3 year study
Chronic immune
1. Fish Fatty Acids have Power to Destroy Cancer Cells
2. Doctors say fish oil supplements could help ME patients
3. Fish oil may help you live longer
4. Fish Oil Could Be Answer to Lupus Symptoms
5. Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases
JOINT AND TISSUE/INFLAMMATION
Joint Mobility
1. Eating oily fish may reduce inflammation
2. Fish Oil for Arthritis Pain
3. Omega-3, role in bone health and applications
4. Investigators identify anti-inflammatory lipid derived from EPA in humans
5. Omega-3 fatty acids in health and disease and in growth and development
6. The Importance of the Ratio of Omega-6/Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids
7. Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases
8. On fish oil for rheumatoid arthritis
9. Polyunsaturated fatty acids and rheumatoid arthritis
10. New study shows high concentrate fish oil supplementation benefits arthritic patients
11. High concentrate fish oil benefits individuals with non-surgical back and neck pain, many are able to discontinue pain medication
MENTAL/NEUROLOGICAL HEALTH
Cognitive function/aging
1. Could diet be one of the causal factors of Alzheimer's disease?
2. Eating Fish, not meat, Lowers the Risk of Dementia
3. Omega-3 Intake May Protect Against Alzheimer's
4. Consumption of Fish and n-3 Fatty Acids and Risk of Incident Alzheimer Disease
5. DHA protective against Alzheimer's progression
6. Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases
Depression and Mood
1. Heart-healthy omega-3 may be good for your brain
2. Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases
3. Fish oil may help people with sleeping problems, anxiety, decreased sexual interest and more
4. Prevention reports on depression and omega-3 fats
5. DHA for depression
6. Omega-3 EPA ratios and Depression
7. Low levels of omega-3 found in serum phospholipids and cholesterol esters of depressed patients
8. Preliminary results suggest that fish oil supplementation may reduce depression in pregnancy
9. Omega-3 fatty acids (1-2 grams/day) reduces irritability in bipolar patients
10. Less risk for depression found in women who regularly eat fish
Mental balance
1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases
2. Omega 3 fatty acids in bipolar disorder: a preliminary double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
3. Omega-3 fatty acids (1-2 grams/day) reduces irritability in bipolar patients
ORGAN-SPECIFIC/PHYSIOLOGY
Brain
1. Omega-3 appears to help reduce brain metastatic-melanoma
2. People with epilepsy tend to have low levels of DHA, supplementation may help
Breast
1. Omega-3 fatty acids may slow/stop tumor growth, increase longevity and quality of life
2. Focus on Cancer Prevention
3. The Importance of the Ratio of Omega-6/Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids
4. EPA and DHA suggested to inhibit breast cancer cell growth
5. The role of fatty acids and eicosanoid synthesis inhibitors in breast carcinoma
6. Omega-3 fatty acids shown to reduce tumor growth
Bronchial
1. The Importance of the Ratio of Omega-6/Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids
Colon
1. Omega-3 fatty acids in health and disease and in growth and development
2. Helpful role of dietary omega-3 in colon
3. Omega-3 fatty acids shown to reduce tumor growth
Eye/vision
1. Fish and DHA are associated with reduced risk of macular degeneration
2. Dietary Fat and Risk for Advanced Age-Related Macular Degeneration, multi-center case control human study
3. Fish reduces risk for macular degeneration, animal fat increases risk, long term study in humans
4. Fish oil may reduce risk of macular degeneration
Lung
1. Dietary EPA, GLA and antioxidants in acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Prostate
1. Omega-3 fatty acids may slow/stop tumor growth, increase longevity and quality of life
2. Harvard Health on Diet and Prostate Cancer: New evidence favors fish.
Skeleton
1. Omega-3, role in bone health and applications
Skin
1. Investigators identify anti-inflammatory lipid derived from EPA in humans
LIFESTYLE AND HEALTHY LIVING
Body fat/weight
1. DHA from fish oil improved insulin sensitivity in overweight subjects
2. Fish oil is helpful when obese women lose weight, it helps reduce gall stones
Healthful diet tips
1. Fish and DHA are associated with reduced risk of macular degeneration
2. Oxidized fats negatively impact health, preliminary report
3. Dietary Fat and Risk for Advanced Age-Related Macular Degeneration, multi-center case control human study
4. Fish oil may help you live longer
Stress
1. Fish oil may help people with sleeping problems, anxiety, decreased sexual interest and more
What the Experts Have to Say:
Dr. David Perlmutter - INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED NEUROLOGIST AND AUTHOR:
"I am delighted to work with Nordic Naturals. The importance of high quality essential fatty acid supplementation for maintenance of cardiovascular and brain health and function cannot be overstated. At the Perlmutter Health Center, we rely exclusively on omega oil supplements from Nordic Naturals as their products are unsurpassed for purity, potency and freshness."
Dr. Andrew Weil’s Selfhelp website on his nutritionist’s choice for fish oils:
"A high-potency product that Johnson likes is Ultimate Omega EPA Formula from Nordic Naturals, which contains both EPA and DHA. It’s distilled for purity, and she claims that it doesn’t cause you to burp up a fishy taste."
Suzy Cohen, RPh; dearpharmacist.com, Syndicated Tribune Media columnist November 2002:
"Nordic Naturals makes a quality brand that is free of heavy metals and other toxins commonly found in store bought brands. The relatively small capsules can be swallowed or chewed, making compliance easier, especially for children. ...Nordic even puts authentic "strawberry essence" in each gelcap..."
Andrew Larson, M.D., and Ivy Ingram Larson - The Gold Coast Cure:
" Nordic Naturals makes the freshest, purest fish oils we have yet to find. The oxidation level of the fish oils is a key marker of freshness, and Nordic Naturals has been shown to have the lowest oxidation level of the top five brands"
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What the White House Has to Say:
WASHINGTON D.C.--As part of the Bush Administration's efforts to make America healthier, the White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting the departments promote the consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids. OMB requested HHS consider incorporating this advice in its Dietary Guidelines for Americans, scheduled for a 2005 release, and that USDA update its 1992 Food Guide Pyramid with this recommendation.
"As you know, there is a growing body of scientific evidence, both experimental and epidemiological, that suggests consumption of trans fatty acids increases the risk of coronary heart disease [CHD]," wrote OMB official John D. Graham in his letter to HHS and USDA. "Both epidemiological and clinical studies find that an increase in consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids results in reduced deaths due to CHD. ... We would like to set up a meeting with your agencies in the next few weeks to discuss this issue."
1. What are Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and why are they important?
Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids constitute the two families of EFAs. EFAs are considered "essential" because they are needed throughout the human life cycle, cannot be manufactured in the human body, therefore they must be obtained through our diet on a daily basis for optimal health and wellness. The body must receive a constant and balanced supply of EFAs to ensure proper prostaglandin production. Prostaglandins are beneficial hormone-like compounds that affect virtually every system in the body. They regulate pain and swelling, help maintain proper blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and promote fluidity in nerve transmission.
2. What are early signs of EFA deficiency?
• Fatigue
• Poor memory
• Heart problems
• Reproductive problems (men and women)
• Dry skin, eczema or hair loss
• Poor circulation
• Immune weakness
• Mood swings or depression
3. Where can I get a direct source of EFAs ?
Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, are found in cold water fish such as sardines, mackerel, anchovies and cod liver. GLA, an Omega-6 fatty acid, is abundant in borage and evening primrose oil.
4. What type of fish does Nordic Naturals use in their products?
Nordic Naturals' fish oils come from sardines and anchovies, except for our Children's DHA Formula and Arctic Cod Liver Oil products (in flavored liquids or capsules) which come exclusively from virgin Arctic cod liver in the fresh, northern Norwegian waters.
5. What’s the difference between fish oil and flax seed oil?
Omega-3 fatty acids fall into two major categories: Plant derived (flax seed oil, yielding alpha linolenic acid or ALA) or marine derived (fish oil, yielding both EPA and DHA). The human conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA is somewhat slow and can be inhibited by various conditions such as a diet high in linoleic acid (Omega-6), trans-fatty acids such as fast foods and baked goods, alcohol intake, certain health conditions, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies (B3, B6, C, zinc, magnesium). Fish, on the other hand, is a direct source of EPA and DHA. The general consensus is that only about 15% of ALA converts to EPA, and it may not convert to DHA at all.
6. How soon will I see results?
It will vary depending on the concentration of the fish oil, your current nutritional state, dosage, and current health. We often will hear that our customers "feel better" and experience "clearer thinking" and "an enhanced well being" within 2 weeks. For better results, we recommend you take EFAs daily for at least two months to evaluate their benefits and reduce your intake of hydrogenated and trans-fats.
7. Are there any side effects?
Generally, none. Consumers typically report having more energy and greater mental clarity while taking EFAs. If you experience repeat (burping) or a bad taste, your supplement may be rancid (oxidized) or your body may not be manufacturing enough lipase, the digestive enzyme our bodies make to digest fats and oils. If you haven't ingested fish oils for a long time, it might take a week or so for your body to adjust and make more of this enzyme.
8. Is it safe to take EFAs derived from fish? I’ve heard that fish oil contains mercury and other environmental toxins.
Fish oils may contain environmental toxins that accumulates in fish during its life span. Potential toxins can be virtually eliminated given the use of high quality raw materials and a technologically advanced refining process utilizing the very latest distillation technologies.
Nordic Naturals fish oils are molecularly distilled utilizing a leading edge enzymatic process, where any potential heavy metals and dioxins are removed. Third party testing document the complete absence of heavy metals and dioxins (where heavy metals are tested down to 25 particles per billion and dioxins down to 0.5 particles per trillion).
While Nordic Naturals' policy is to test competing products on an ongoing basis to monitor the overall quality level of the fish oil industry, Nordic Naturals has never found a competing product to match its freshness and purity levels.
9. Do pregnant women need EFAs?
It is especially important for a pregnant and breastfeeding woman to consume DHA (one of the omega-3s in fish oil) because the developing baby is dependent on mom! DHA is an essential fat – we must get it from diet or supplements, because our bodies don’t make it - and consuming enough DHA is critical for normal and healthy development of infant brain, eyes, and nervous system. Inadequate consumption of DHA during pregnancy has been linked to shortened gestational periods and premature delivery.
Experts recommend that women consume 300-600 mg of DHA daily while pregnant and breastfeeding. As with any supplement, it is best to consult your health care professional.
10. What is the recommended intake of Omega-3 fatty acids?
ISSFAL Recommended Dosage Chart
CategorY/Weight/Dosage
Infants (1-18 months):0-15 lbs/32 mg/lb EPA+DHA
Children (1.5-15 yrs):15 mg/lb EPA+DHA
Adults (15-115 yrs):650 mg EPA+DHA (220 mg EPA -minimum/220 mg DHA -minimum)
Lactating Women:300 mg DHA daily
11. Can we get enough EFAs from the food we eat?
Fish is one of the most abundant sources of EFAs, but Americans simply don’t eat enough fish on a regular basis. Even those who eat fish several times a week aren’t getting enough EFAs because much of the fish consumed today are farm raised (fed a diet of grains instead of fish meal) and lack a significant amounts of EPA and DHA. In addition, there are several factors that can lead to a reduced absorption of EFAs: Age, poor diet, alcohol consumption, low levels of certain vitamins and minerals, some prescription drugs, compromised immune status, and a diet high in trans-fatty acids (fast food, baked goods).
12. Good fats vs. Bad fats?
The "bad" fats are trans-fatty acids and saturated fats from animal products. Trans-fatty acids should be avoided completely, this includes margarine, shortening, and processed foods. Meat and dairy products contain high levels of saturated fat and should be eaten in moderation.
The "good" fats include polyunsaturated Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). EFAs are considered "essential" because they are needed throughout the human life cycle, cannot be produced in the human body, and therefore must be provided through the diet. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids constitute the two families of essential fatty acids. Omega-6 fatty acids include corn, soybean, safflower, and sunflower oil. While it is important that your diet include both of these essential fatty acids, it is becoming clear that balance is the key to good health.
13. What should I look for when purchasing fish oil?
1. Investigate the manufacturing process. How is the fish oil manufactured and what are the manufacturing standards?
2. Smell. Does the fish oil smell fishy? If it smells fishy, the fish oil has most likely been exposed to oxygen and is becoming rancid.
3. Taste. Does the fish oil taste fishy? The freshest fish oils should not taste fishy. Avoid fish oils that have really strong fruit flavor added to them because they are most likely trying to hide the fishy flavor of rancid oil.
14. What is pharmaceutical grade?
Pharmaceutical grade/standard relates to the purity of an oil. Nordic Naturals' fish oils are tested, before and after production, for heavy metals, PCBs, and dioxin. The results are documented showing the absence of these environmental toxins. Only a true pharmaceutical grade/standard product will pass these standards.
Nordic Naturals' products test well below pharmaceutical grade/standard because they are solely based on the Norwegian Medicinal Standard, which is the only true pharmaceutical grade/standard to be revered.
15. Will EFAs interfere with my medical condition or medications I’m taking?
Check with your health care professional since EFAs can reduce blood viscosity and are not recommended if you are using blood thinners, taking high doses of aspirin, or anticipating surgery.
16. Can EFAs be taken with other supplements?
Yes, EFAs can be taken with a wide variety of supplements. EFAs are extremely well tolerated, natural, health-promoting, and safe to use every day.
17. How does the alginate in Nordic Naturals' detoxification products bind to environmental toxins?
Nordic Naturals' detoxification products contain Fucus and Laminaria algae which has alginate in its cell walls. Alginate is documented to molecularly bind to heavy metals. Therefore, it only binds to heavy metals by molecular weight.
18. Does alginate interfere with nutrient absorption?
Alginate does not interfere with nutrient absorption because its binding is selective by molecular weight. It does not bind to minerals such as iron, calcium, etc.
19. Why are the calories the same, even though the omega-3 levels are different?
Omega-3s (EPA + DHA) are types of fats (essential fatty acids) that naturally occur in fish oil. Fish oil happens to be a great source of EPA + DHA. Fat (all fat) contains 9 calories per gram. Nordic Naturals offers fish oil supplements with different concentrations of EPA + DHA, however, a 1 gram capsule is going to have 9 fat calories, regardless of the amount of EPA + DHA in the capsule. And the 9 calories is from excellent quality fat, the type of fat our body needs to be healthy.
20. What are the 'other omega-3s' listed on the Nordic Naturals supplement labels?
The 'other omega-3s' listed on Nordic Naturals labels refer to omega-3 fatty acids (different from EPA and DHA) that naturally exist in fish oil in low levels. The 'other omega-3s' include fatty acids such as DPA (docospentaenoic acid) and ETA (eicosatetranoic acid). These fats are involved in essential fatty acid metabolic pathways in the body. EPA and DHA are the best studied omega-3 fats and are considered the most functional omega-3s. You find this information is on the label because Nordic Naturals tests each batch, knows exactly what is in the oil and chooses to disclose complete information to our customers.
Disclaimer
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