Essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), vital to the normal functioning of the body, belong to several different chemical families. The fat in fish contains so called omega-3 PUFAs (also known as n-3 PUFAs), which differ from omega-6 PUFAs found in vegetable oils. Omega-3 and omega-6 PUFAs have different roles in body metabolism.
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Essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), vital to the normal functioning of the body, belong to several different chemical families. The fat in fish contains so called omega-3 PUFAs (also known as n-3 PUFAs), which differ from omega-6 PUFAs found in vegetable oils. Omega-3 and omega-6 PUFAs have different roles in body metabolism. Fish oils contain about 50 different fatty acids, and are the main source of the omega-3 essential PUFAs eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA). EPA and DHA levels are very low (or absent) in domesticated land animals. The habitat in which the fish grow has a major influence on their fatty acid composition. The fish obtain omega-3 PUFAs by eating plankton, which in turn contain more omega-3 PUFAs the colder the sea water (cold water fish also have a higher fat content). Cold water fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel have the highest levels of omega-3 PUFAs. Farmed fish fed commercial fish food contain lower levels of omega-3 PUFAs.
Comments
Sugar, yeast and gluten free.
Cautions
People who take anti-coagulant medications should consult their Doctor before taking Fish Oil products. Caution should be taken by those with diabetes. Pregnant or lactating women and those on medication should consult a doctor before using any product
Dosage
1-2 capsules to be taken twice daily.
Ingredients
Fish Oil (30 TGF) 1000 mg. Of which EPA content 18% of the total fatty acid content
corresponding to approx 170 mg EPA/ capsule. DHA content 12% of the total fatty acid content
corresponding to approx 115mg DHA / capsule. Stabilised with 1ius of alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E) per gram |
