Essential Fatty Acids: EFA and Omega 3 Supplements

Super Omega-3 EPA [Circulatory]. Omega-3 fatty acids are one of four basic fats that the body derives from foods. While many of the other fats are harmful, omega-3s benefit the body and are especially good for the heart. Super Omega-3 EPA is a source of two fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Supportive but not conclusive research shows that the consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
 
The body uses omega-3 fatty acids as one of the primary components of cell membranes. Omega-3s are also beneficial to the structural system and to the skin. Super Omega-3 EPA softgels contain approximately 1,000 mg fish oil, with a ratio of 33:16 EPA to DHA (380 mg EPA, 190 mg DHA) per softgel. It also contains lemon to significantly reduce the aftertaste from fish oil and to reduce gas.

Adults:Take one capsule 2-3 times daily with a meal.
                                                        

Krill Oil with Vitamin K2 [Circulatory]. Krill are tiny crustaceans that serve as a critical food source for whales, seals and other ocean animals. They also represent a vast source of essential omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA.

Omega 3s supports cardiovascular and brain health, provide joint and skin support and may help support cholesterol levels already within the normal range. Krill is a natural source of astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant carotenoid. Vitamin K2 is added to provide added support for the cardiovascular system and bone health.

Krill oil naturally contains phospholipids, which bind to the omega-3 fatty acids, improving their absorption in the body. These phospholipids provide strength and elasticity to the cell membrane, helping to keep toxins out and let nutrients and oxygen in.

Take: 1 capsule with a meal one or two times daily.

                                                        

Super GLA Oil Blend [Glandular] provides generous amounts of essential Omega-6 fatty acids (both linoleic and gamma-linolenic acid) from evening primrose, black currant and borage oils. In the body, these can be converted into eicosanoids. Three important eicosanoids are prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes. This group of hormone-like compounds regulates many important bodily functions and processes. These compounds may affect circulatory system health, skin and joint health, immunity and nerve function.
Super GLA provides nutritional support to the female reproductive system, particularly before menstruation when normal conditions of mild mood changes, breast tenderness, cramps and swelling can occur.
Each capsule contains 130 mg of gamma-linolenic acid from evening primrose, black currant and borage oils.
Take 1 capsule with a meal three times daily.
                                                        

CLA [Weight Management, Vital Nutrition], or Conjugated Linoleic Acid, is a mixture of essential fatty acids that are important to the body.
 
It can help modify body composition by sustaining lean muscle tissue and enhancing lipolysis (the burning of fat), resulting in a number of health and weight benefits.

CLA is a patented ingredient for fat reduction.

It has also been shown to be effective for maintaining cholesterol levels already within the normal range.
NSP’s patented formula is of the highest quality and delivers all of the benefits of CLA in a softgel capsule.

Each CLA softgel supplies 750 mg CLA in a base of safflower oil.

Adults: Take 1 capsule with a meal three times daily.
                                                        

DHA [Circulatory, Nervous] DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid that is absorbed into the fatty perimeter of cells. There it exerts its biochemical properties.
 
DHA is one of the most abundant fatty acids in the brain.

It is also highly concentrated in the retinal neural tissues. DHA is required for brain development and is important in maintaining and protecting the neural tissues.Supplementation with NSP DHA supports brain and nervous system function.
 
It can also benefit ocular health by supporting and protecting retinal cells. Each softgel contains 250 mg of DHA and 50 mg of EPA in a base of fish oil and natural lemon oil to significantly reduce the aftertaste from fish oil.
 
Adults: Take 1 softgel with a meal three times daily.

                                                        

Flax Seed Oil with Lignans [Circulatory, Immune]. Several scientific studies show that consumption of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) can benefit the heart. Flax Seed Oil is a rich source of these EFAs. It also contains lignans—substances known to stimulate immune activity—and linoleic acid, another essential fatty acid. These two fatty acids are termed “essential” because the body cannot manufacture them. EFAs are precursors to prostaglandins.

Until recently, experts believed the best sources of omega-3 were fish oils. While fish oils are a good source, flax seed oil contains twice as much omega-3 essential fatty acids as fish oil products, without the fishy aftertaste. Each softgel capsule contains omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 essential fatty acids plus lignans.

Adults: Take 1–2 softgels with a meal three times daily.

Also available in a liquid for those who desire an easy way to get a greater concentration. One tablespoon equals approximately 14 softgels. Take 1 tablespoon one to two times daily.