Omega-3 Fatty Acids

History:

There are several Omega-3 Fatty Acids, including EPA and DHA, that are the body's basic building blocks and essential for normal growth and development. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the body does require fat - the right kind of fat.  Essential Fatty Acids cannot be made by the body and must be supplied by the diet, and every living cell in the body needs them for rebuilding and producing new cells. Alpha-linolenic acid (LNA) is the parent of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids, and they, in turn, are the precursors of prostaglandins, which are necessary to life by regulating bodily processes such as blood pressure, inflammation reaction and smooth muscle contraction, etc.  Back in 1970, three Danish scientists, Dr. Jörn Dyerberg, Hans Olaf Bang and Aase Brondum Nielsen, travelled to Greenland to discover why the Inuits (Greenland Eskimos) - with their high fat diet - have one of the lowest cardio-related death rates. The Inuits lived mostly on seal meat and fish, but heart disease accounted for 5.3 percent of deaths (males, aged 45 to 64), compared to their U.S. counterparts (forty percent death rate from heart disease) eating a vastly different diet. After years of blood tests and analyses, the scientists found remarkable differences in levels of long-chain fatty acids in the Inuit, most notably high levels of two fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); and from that moment the awareness and understanding of marine Omega-3 was discovered - and Omega-3 was born. EPA is found naturally in breast milk; therefore, infants who are breastfed should receive sufficient amounts of EPA, but because American diets are greatly lacking in many foods, it is essential that they be added to the diet as a supplement. Omega-3 Fatty Oils (including alpha linolenic ALA, DHA and EPA) are found in deepwater fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel, etc.) as long-chain fatty acids and in certain vegetable oils as canola, flax and walnut (as shorter, long-chain fatty acids), but Dr. Dyerberg maintains that to achieve the full benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, we should consume long chain, referring to EPA and DHA from marine sources. Our brains require Omega-3 Fatty Acids for healthy neurotransmissions and normal function, just as muscle growth requires protein.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, one (1) to two (2) times each day at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Nutritional Supplement are not recommended for people who take anticoagulant (blood thinning) medicine (Coumarin, aspirin, etc.) or prescription heart medicine. Those who take prescription mood altering drugs should avoid Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Speak with your doctor before taking Omega-3 Fatty Acids if you have a bleeding disorder (hemophilia, thrombocytopenia) or diabetes. Omega-3 oils, a source of EPA, can be high in vitamin A and vitamin D, and taking more than 25,000 IU of vitamin A per day, or 800 IU of vitamin D per day is not advised while you are taking EPA. Omega-3 Fatty Acids are not considered good in cases of liver cancer.

Capsule Information:
Our Omega-3 Fatty Acids supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

Special Note:
If any medical terms on our website are confusing or unknown, we have compiled a small dictionary of terms for you. Click here for our Definitions, and go directly to the word in question for further information.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Herbal Extracts Plus is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.