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NOW ULTRA OMEGA-3 - 500 EPA / 250 DHA - SOFTGELS by Now Foods
NOW ULTRA OMEGA-3 - 500 EPA / 250 DHA - SOFTGELS by Now Foods
 


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What is fish oil?
Fish oil is a rich source of the two essential omega-3 fatty acids known as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). It is found in the fatty tissues of cold water, oily fish. It is also available in supplement form for those who don't eat fish.

Why is it necessary?
Fish oil, and omega-3 fatty acids in particular, help to protect mental and physical health. EPA supports heart health and DHA is a constituent of membranes of nerve cells in the brain and is thought to play an important role in normal brain development and function. Research indicates omega-3s down regulate inflammation, and may help reduce the risk and symptoms of a variety of disorders influenced by inflammation, including heart attack, stroke, several forms of cancer and auto-immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. People with high cholesterol, diabetes, symptoms of PMS, coronary artery disease, breast cancer, memory loss, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), insulin resistance, or rheumatoid arthritis may also benefit from the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil.

What are the signs of a deficiency?
The average American diet is lacking in omega-3's. Low levels of omega-3 fatty acids may play a role in the health conditions noted above, so the development of any of those conditions may indicate a deficiency. Other signs of possible deficiency include excessive thirst, frequent urination, and dry hair and skin.

How much, and what kind, does an adult need?
Dr. Talebi recommends eating oily fleshed, wild caught, cold water fish 2-3 times per week. If you use fish oil capsules, he recommends taking two grams daily of a brand that contains both EPA and DHA. When choosing a supplement, look for one derived from molecularly distilled fish oils - these are naturally high in both EPA and DHA and low in contaminants. Also choose a supplement brand that has been independently tested and guaranteed to be free of heavy metals such as mercury and lead, and other environmental toxins including polychlorinated biphenyls, also known as PCBs.

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