Description

Most fish oil products consist of ethyl ester (EE) or triglyceride forms. Phospholipid-bound omega-3s are better absorbed and utilized than the EE or triglyceride forms. PhosphOmega is derived from fish meal and is a sustainable source of long chain omega-3s.

Two of the most important omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish oil are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Fish oil is used for a wide range of conditions. It is most often used for conditions related to the heart and blood system. Some people use fish oil to lower blood pressure or triglyceride levels (fats related to cholesterol). Fish oil has also been tried for preventing heart disease or stroke. The scientific evidence suggests that fish oil really does lower high triglycerides, and it also seems to help prevent heart disease and stroke when taken in the recommended amounts. Ironically, taking too much fish oil can actually increase the risk of stroke.

Fish may have earned its reputation as “brain food” because some people eat fish to help with depression, psychosis, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Alzheimer’s disease, and other thinking disorders.

Some people use fish oil for dry eyes, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a very common condition in older people that can lead to serious sight problems.

Women sometimes take fish oil to prevent painful periods; breast pain; and complications associated with pregnancy such as miscarriage, high blood pressure late in pregnancy, and early delivery.

Fish oil is also used for diabetes, asthma, developmental coordination disorders, movement disorders, dyslexia, obesity, kidney disease, weak bones (osteoporosis), certain diseases related to pain and swelling such as psoriasis, and preventing weight management issues caused by some cancer drugs.

Fish oil is sometimes used after heart transplant surgery to prevent high blood pressure and kidney damage that can be caused by the surgery itself or by drugs used to reduce the chances that the body will reject the new heart. Fish oil is sometimes used after coronary artery bypass surgery. It seems to help keep the blood vessel that has been rerouted from closing up.

 

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 softgel Servings Per Container: 60
Amount Per Serving
Calories Calories from Fat	5 5
Total Fat Trans Fat	0.5 g 0 g
Cholesterol	30 mg
Total Phospholipids	400 mg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)	223 mg 84 mg 111 mg
Astaxanthin	100 mcg
Other Ingredients: Sunflower lecithin and rosmarinic acid. Softgel consists of gelatin, glycerin, water and annatto. Contains: Fish (sandeel).
Contains No: Wheat, gluten, soybeans, dairy, egg, shellfish, peanuts, or tree nuts.

Dosage and Use:

• Take 1 softgel 1 to 2 times per day with meals or as directed by your qualified health care consultant.

Note: Our IFFO RS compliant product comes from responsibly managed fisheries.

Warnings:

• If pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult your physician before taking this product
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not exceed recommended dose

References:

1. MedlinePlus: Omega-3 Fats
2. Meta-analysis of the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in clinical trials in depression
3. Omega-3 dietary supplements and the risk of cardiovascular events: a systematic review

 

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This Product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.