INGREDIENTS:
Vitamin E (asnatural d-alpha tocopheryl acetate), fish oil,
Eicosapentaenoic acid, Docosahexaenoic acid, gelatin, glycerin purified
water, and orange oil.Fish oil can play an important role in the
maintenance of your good health and well-being. OmegaLife-3™ is:
• Molecularly distilled to ensure exceptionally pure oil.
• Includes vitamin E to protect oil from oxidative rancidity.
• Includes orange oil to prevent fishy after-taste.
• Formulated to deliver higher levels of EPA and DHA than other fish oil
products.
• Supportive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3
fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
• One serving of OmegaLife-3™ provides 800 milligrams of EPA and 400
milligrams of DHA omega-3 fatty acids (see nutrition information for
total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol content).*
RESEARCH BRIEF
Fish and fish oil receive increasing amounts of media attention as
scientific evidence continues to provide information on their potential
health benefits, the most notable being their ability to support normal
heart function. In fact, the heart-health benefits of fish oil are so
compelling, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that,
"Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA
and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart
disease."
In addition to its profound heart-health benefits, fish oil also
plays a fundamental role in the development and maintenance of brain and
nervous functions such as preservation of memory and mental clarity.*
In 2002 the FDA approved supplementation of DHA in infant formula.
DHA is potentially important in fetal and infant neural development, in
that DHA and arachidonic acid have been shown to be incorporated into
brain and retinal cell membranes—particularly during the third trimester
and early infant life. Clinical research also suggests that fish oil can
help support proper brain function. Fish oil supports the eyes and helps
maintain early development of vision.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
OmegaLife-3 was formulated to:
• Lower triglycerides by inhibiting lipogenesis and stimulating fatty
acid oxidation in the liver*
• Supports regular heart beats
• Helps to maintain normal blood flow*
• Maintain a healthy blood pressure*
• Help stabilize support vitality and general feelings of well-being*
• Support the immune system
• Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA
and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart
disease*
SCIENCE
Fish oil contains essential fatty acids known as omega-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids. The two main omega-3 fatty acids in fish
oil, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have
been shown to influence important biological functions.
DHA is the predominant structural fatty acid in the central nervous
system and in the retina of the eyes. Thus, the availability of DHA is
crucial for fetal and brain development and is also important for the
maintenance of brain functions in adult life. DHA also helps to maintain
brain fluidity and may help in the maintenance of cognitive functions.
Some studies suggest that adequate DHA supports vision.*
EPA supports the synthesis of important compounds in the body. EPA is
the precursor of thromboxane and leukotriene, compounds involved in
supporting healthy circulation. They also promote healthy blood
vessels.*
FAQs
Q. Who May Benefit From Supplementing with Fish
Oils?
A. Anybody that needs support for a healthy heart and
circulation. Pregnant and nursing mothers (Speak with your doctor to see
if this product is right for you before use.)
Q. How much fish oil can I take?
A. The U.S. National Institutes of Health recommends
650 mg of EPA and DHA per day. Individuals with a known risk of heart
disease should take approximately 1000 mg per day. The American Heart
Association recommends fish oil capsules for patients with severely high
triglycerides. One serving of OmegaLife-3 contains 2000 mg of fish oil
with 400 mg DHA and mg 800 EPA.
Note: It is also important to note that an increased
adiposity (excess body fat) may reduce the blood level of these fatty
acids. Thus, such individuals may need more fish oil, even without risk
of heart diseases. Read and follow all instructions on the product
label.
Q. How Can I Trust the Quality of Fish Oils?
A. The most concern people have is the risk of fish oil
contamination with pollutants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs),
dioxins and heavy metals such as mercury.
These pollutants are genuinely hazardous to health; hence the government
has set limits of their levels in foods and supplements, to ensure
safety of the public. At Unicity, safety is our flagship and we will not
consider buying fish oils that do not meet the specifications set by the
government. Every fish oil batch used in our product is tested and must
meet our stringent specifications.
Q. Is Unicity Fish Oil Different From The
Competitor?
A. Yes, Unicity fish oil is better that the
competitors’ because:
• Our fish oil is molecularly distilled to ensure the highest purity oil
• While most competitors use 18/12 fish oil, Unicity uses the higher
quality 40/20 oil to deliver more of the EFA in less soft gels. The
higher the concentration of EPA & DHA, the more beneficial and costlier
the product becomes.
• Our fish oil can be guaranteed fresh because we went the extra mile of
adding vitamin E to preserve freshness and help protect the oils against
oxidative rancidity
• Some people do not like the "fishy burp," which is one reason why some
people do not take fish oil
• Our fish oils are routine tested to ensure that they are safe from
pollutants
• You get more value for your money because of the higher percentage of
the essential fatty acids in the oil. The higher the concentration of
EPA & DHA, the more beneficial and costlier the product becomes.
• Fewer capsules are required to meet increased needs.
Q. I get my omega-3 fatty acids from flaxseed oil…do
I need to take fish oil?
A. Flaxseed provides alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which
is an omega-3 fatty acid that can be converted to EPA and DHA through a
series of metabolic processes. However, humans have a limited capability
to efficiently process this conversion. EPA and DHA from fish oil are
directly incorporated into neuronal membranes to enhance their integrity
and support neuronal functions.
Q. Is There Any Risk Associated With Taking Fish
Oils?
A. Fish oil may result in blood thinning, therefore may
increase the risk of bleeding, easy bruising and nosebleeds in people
who are on blood thinning medications. Fish oil should also be stopped
before surgery. Speak to your doctor before use if you have a medical
condition.
Q. What's the best way to get fish oil in my diet?
A. Studies have shown that many fish can contain high
levels of mercury and other toxins from our polluted oceans. The health
risks of these toxins can outweigh the potential benefits of omega-3
fish oil. Currently, it appears that the safest way to get omega-3s in
your diet is from high quality, pharmaceutical grade fish oil
supplements. The highest quality brands available today refine fish oil
through a complex molecular distillation process to filter out any
impurities.
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Koo WW. Efficacy and safety of docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic
acid addition to infant formulas: can one buy better vision and
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Stoll AL, Severus WE, Freeman MP, et al. Omega 3 fatty acids in
bipolar disorder: a preliminary double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
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Foran Melanson S, Lee Lewandrowski E, Flood JG, Lewandrowski KB.
Measurement of organocholorines in commercial over-the-counter fish oil
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the
Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose,
treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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