Omega 3 is an essential part of the diet and is vital to many of the body's key functions. Omega 3 is essential to maintaining health of the brain, eyes, skin, hair, nails, heart, circulation and the immune system. Omega 3 deficiency has been linked to a number of childhood development problems.
The most bio-available form of Omega 3 is obtained through fish. According to a recent report, 68% of the population don't eat fish at all, which means that many people in the UK probably have an Omega 3 deficiency. In addition, a significant number of people have problems metabolizing Omega 3 which can also lead to a deficiency.
It makes sense of all of those who don't eat fish on a regular basis to take a quality Omega 3 supplement. With such a vast choice of fish oils on the market, it's easy to choose the wrong one. We highly recommend you select a pharmaceutical grade fish oil.
How much do you need?
Most nutritionists suggest we eat at least 2 portions of oily fish (e.g. herring) per week. White fish (e.g. cod, haddock) will contain considerably less Omega 3 fatty acids with 2 portions of cod or fish fingers only containing around 0.4g. In other words, 6g of Omega 3 fatty acids, or 857mg per day is suggested just to maintain general health and vitality.
How much to supplement?
From our research, we've found suggested doses of between 0.5g to 2g per day (500mg - 2000mg) depending on particular needs. Around 860mg per day are required to maintain vitality and higher doses may be appropriate if the oil is to be used as a therapeutic measure. Most high street supplements fall far short of this dosage level, we highly recommend you choose a pharmaceutical grade for the following reasons:
Typical Cod Liver Oil and General Health Grade Fish Oil
Varies, but typical dose contains 100mg - 200mg of Omega 3 (even in a 1000mg capsule) look for EPA/DHA content and NOT the size of the capsule!
Typical dose will contain 500mg - 2000mg of Omega 3. Maximises the Omega 3 content and minimises other content.
About 20% - 30% Omega 3
At least 60% Omega 3
The levels of contaminants in fish oils is often determined by the size of the fish and their relative rank in the food chain. Cod liver oil (and standard health food grade oils) are made from larger fish such as salmon and mackerel which are predatory species that are long-lived and therefore contain higher levels of pollutants. Most health food grade oils don't specify the fish source.
A pharmaceutical oil should be made from small fish (such as sardines and anchovies) which are short-lived and therefore less prone to accumulate environmental pollutants.
e.g. Herring Oil (a mixture of fish such as anchovies and sardines, fished from clean, cold waters)
Cod liver oil also contains vitamin A & D and is therefore unsuitable to take at higher doses or by pregnant women.
Pharmaceutical fish oil does not contain Vitamin A or D.
Extremely poor taste profile, e.g. It's cod liver oil that gave fish oil a bad name! You can't disguise this taste however much you add flavourings!
Purified and a much improved taste profile than standard fish oils/cod liver oil.
Purified to minimum levels , meaning greater gastric distress and fear of an accumulation of environmental pollutants.
Only pharmaceutical-grade fish oils enable you to consume the required daily intake of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids needed to alter eicosanoid synthesis without gastric distress or fear of accumulation of environmental pollutants
May contain traces of PCBs, Dioxins and Heavy metals (although these should be below EU guidelines). Look for an IFOS report to ensure that the oil has actually been tested.
Each batch is quality controlled to guarantee is free from PCBs, Dioxins and heavy metals.
All Fish Oil isn't the Same
This is why we highly recommend you choose a good quality pharmaceutical grade fish oil supplement such as:
Fish
Oils rich in EPA Omega 3 - Links to our Store
Omega 3 EPA & DHA is the most bio-available form of Omega 3 you can get, the richest natural form of this type of Omega 3 is found in fish, particularly oily fish such as herring. The quality, concentration & purity of fish oil varies enormously, at 1st Vitality we specialise in offering the best quality omega 3 products you can get.
Our Purest Brand Omax3 @ 91% Omega 3
Omax3™ is The Ultra-Pure Omega-3 Supplement™, specially developed by physicians and scientists from the Yale University School of Medicine to provide you with an ultra-pure and optimally balanced Omega-3 supplement for your health.
One 825mg capsule contains a minimum of 750mg of pure Omega 3
1 box contains 60 soft gel capsules
Pharmaceutical grade quality, no Vitamin A or D
Suggested use for 10 years & upwards (younger children can take by squeezing the oil from the capsule into a drink or yoghurt)
Type of Capsule:
Gelatin
Serving Size
1- 2 per day
A 1 capsule serving provides
562mg of EPA
Number of servings per bottle:
60 @ 1 per day or 30 @ 2 per day
Content per mg Capsule:
EPA Omega 3 content:
562mg
DHA Omega 3 content:
137mg
Total Omega 3 per capsule:
750mg
Total Omega 3 per 2 capsules:
1500mg
Have your Omax3 delivered automatically every month or every other month and save £s -
60 capsules only £19.99 including delivery when you use the "First Vitality Omega Plan" Download our 'Omega Plan' Now?
To Order, please Phone us on 0800 881 8022 and ask for "The Omega Plan" . We're available from Monday - Friday 9am through 5pm or email us at anytime
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For younger children below 5 years and after weaning - The liquid (not capsules)
may be given as a food additive, for example, in Yoghurt, smoothies. Please take
care, as fish oil can cause gastric intolerance in smaller children - introduce
it gradually to check for tolerance.
** Minimum content - The EPA &
DHA content of MorEPA capsules varies per batch on oil. The variation is only
slight, for an exact breakdown of the latest batch of oils please contact
us.
NB. Seek approval from your doctor before
giving supplements to children under 5. This information is only provided as a
guide to potential users and you should always read the instructions on the bottle/box
for the latest & most up-to-date information.
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