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Omega-3 Fish Oil (200 Softgels)

NOW Foods Omega-3 is an excellent source of pure fish oils, rich in omega-3 fatty acids. The most important omega-3 fatty acids are EPA and DHA.

Contents: 200 softgel capsules each containing 1,000mg of purified fish oil to give 180mg EPA and 120mg DHA

Omega-3's have been the subject of intensive research due to repeated observations that people whose diets are high in oily fish tend to be healthier than other populations. The most important omega-3 fatty acids are EPA and DHA. Specifically, Omega-3's in fish oil may help to:
 
•  Support good heart health. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to play a part in keeping cholesterol levels low, stabilising irregular heart beat and reducing hypertension (high blood pressure). Omega-3 fatty acids are also natural blood thinners, reducing the "stickiness" of blood.
•  Assist with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. Diets high in omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to help people with autoimmune diseases. This is probably because the omega-3s help the arteries, as well as many other parts of the body, stay inflammation free. EPA and DHA are successful at this because they can be converted into natural anti-inflammatory substances called prostaglandins - compounds that help decrease inflammation and pain.
•  Support healthy brain function. The brain is remarkably fatty: In fact, this organ is 60% fat and needs omega-3s to function properly. Now researchers have discovered a link between memory capacity and some mood disorders with the presence of low concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids in the body. Great for children's learning. It’s no wonder that fish has long been known as a “brain food”.

Pregnant women are advised to maintain good intakes for omega-3 to aid the development of the foetus.

Can’t I get enough Omega-3 from the food I eat?
Try to get the right balance for your body by reducing your consumption of omega-6-rich foods at the same time that you increase your intake of these Omega-3-rich foods:
-Oily fish: Atlantic salmon and other fatty, preferably cold-water fish, including herring, sardines, Atlantic halibut, bluefish, tuna, and mackerel are all excellent sources of Omeag-3. But it’s a sad reflection on the world we live in that scientists also say that it is unwise to eat more than 2 or 3 portions a week of sea fish because of potentially harmful pollutants like PCBs and mercury.
-Plant sources: Rapeseed oil, flaxseed, flaxseed oil, walnuts, and leafy green vegetables are all good sources of ALA, the plant-based omega-3.
-Enhanced foods: These include omega-3 enriched eggs.
-Supplements: These are the safest, most reliable and convenient way of increasing omega-3 intake. There are many available but make sure you check out the level of useful EPA, DHA or ALA they contain, and their purity.

How do I take Now Foods Omega-3?
Take 2 capsules, 1 or 2 times a day with food.
Note for vegetarians - capsule contains gelatine.

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Price per pack

£12.50