Heart Health Essential Omega III Fish Oil With Vitamin E

• EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart
• DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function
• DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision
• The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) suggests that the daily intake of 3g of EPA and DHA may contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure. (Equivalent to a daily intake of 2 softgels twice a day)*
• The EFSA also suggests that the daily intake of 2g of EPA and DHA may contribute to the normal blood triglyceride levels (Equivalent to a daily intake of 3 softgels)* 
• Each daily serving provides 3000mg of fish oil to supply 900mg of EPA and 600mg of DHA
• Ideal for those who do not eat as much fatty fish
• A high quality, high purity product using small fish which are less likely to accumulate toxins
• Product is Gluten Free and Non-GMO
• No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives added
• Our Fish oil meets standards set by the European Union (EU)
• Beneficial effects are obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of EPA and DHA according to the European Food Safety Authority’s Scientific Opinion.

*Consult your healthcare provider before increasing your daily intake dose.
Consumers should not exceed a supplemental daily intake of 5g of EPA and DHA combined.

Gluten-Free - The finished product contains no detectable gluten (<10ppm gluten)

No Detectable GMOs - The finished product contains no detectable genetically-modified organisms

Quality Standards - GMP Operations and Standardised Ingredients

Checked For: Heavy Metals, Microbiological Contaminants, Allergens, Potency, Purity and Identity

Heart Health Essential Omega III with Vitamin E is a superior product due to a number of factors. The best fish are used in producing a clean and safe product that is rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Heart Health Essential Omega III comes from small fish where other competitive products use large fish that are more likely to accumulate toxins. Heart Health Essential Omega III provides a high quality, high purity product with significant percentages of the health promoting EPA and DHA. 

The fish oil in Heart Health Essential Omega III with Vitamin E comes from sardines and anchovies that have a short lifecycle, making them an ideal source of fish oil because they are less prone to accumulating environmental toxins that can be found in larger, longer-lived fish. Contaminants are generally extremely low in sardines and anchovies even before they go through an intense purification process. Every batch of fish oil is tested prior to processing by our manufacturer and must pass more than 200 quality checks during the production process. 

In an article published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the effects of Omega-3 Fish oil supplementation were shown to be beneficial for healthy cognitive and cardiac functioning. The study shows that supplementing with fish oil daily can rapidly raise the levels of EPA and DHA in cardiac tissue. This is important because both EPA and DHA have been shown to help maintain normal heart function. This study also showed an inverse relationship between EPA/DHA and arachidonic acid (AA), an omega-6 fatty acid. As EPA and DHA increased in atrial (heart tissue) phospholipids, AA decreased.₁  

Heart Health Essential Omega III Fish Oil with Vitamin E provides 900mg of EPA† (eicosapentaenoic acid) and 600mg of DHA† (docosahexaenoic acid) which studies have shown to be the most effective in promoting overall cardiovascular health. 

An unhealthy diet of processed, high-calorie, high-fat foods, pollution, smoking and sedentary lifestyles all contribute to poor heart health. Not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, exercising regularly and taking the right supplements can all contribute to promoting good cardiovascular health. 

1. Metcalf, R., James, M., Gibson, A., Edwards, J., Subberfield, J., Stuklis, R., Roberts-Thomson, K., Young, G., and Cleland, L. Effects of fish-oil supplementation on myocardial fatty acids in humans. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; May 2007; Volume 85; Issue 5

Fish Body Oils [EPA† 900 mg and DHA† 600 mg]

Fish oils or marine oils, are lipids (fats) found in fish, particularly cold water fish like herring, kipper, mackerel, menhaden, pilchard, salmon, sardine, trout, and phytoplankton. The sources of fish oil in Heart Health Essential Omega III Fish Oil are sardines and anchovies, tested by the manufacturer and an independant testing company to be virtually free of mercury lead, PCB and other heavy metals. Fish oils are rich sources of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanenoic acid) are the two most studied fish oils. DHA is a necessary component of the phospholipids in human cellular membranes, especially those found in the brain and retina.

Omega-3 fatty acids compete metabolically with omega-6 fatty acids, found in higher amounts in typical western diets. Omega-6 fatty acids may inhibit the incorporation of omega-3 fatty acids into tissue lipids. Omega-3 fatty acids may inhibit the conversion of many omega-6 fatty acids into arachidonic acid. Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, corresponds with an increase of these fatty acids in cell membranes and circulatory lipids along with a simulataneous reduction in omega-6 fatty acids.

Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol)

The most valuable sources of dietary vitamin E include vegetable oils, margarine, nuts, seeds, avocados and wheat germ. Safflower oil contains large amounts of vitamin E (about two thirds of the RDA in ¼ cup) and there are trace amounts in corn oil and soybean oil. Vitamin E is actually a family of related compounds called tocopherols and tocotrienols. For those individuals watching their dietary fat consumption, vitamin E intake is likely to be low, due to a reduced intake of foods with high fat content. The main benefit of Vitamin E comes from its antioxidant activity.

What exactly is cardiovascular health?

The term cardiovascular health (also referred to as heart health) is used to describe a cardiovascular system that is strong and in good physical condition. By leading a more healthful lifestyle and through proper supplementation, you can significantly increase your chances of maintaining good cardiovascular health.

What does lifestyle have to do with heart health?

There are simple, everyday things you can do to help maintain proper heart health. Among these are:

• Not smoking
• Maintaining a healthy height-to-weight ratio
• Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetable and whole grains
• Limiting the consumption of total and saturated fat
• Exercising regularly
• Working with your physician to monitor cholesterol, blood pressure, homocysteine and C-reactive protein levels
• Starting a complete nutritional supplementation program designed to help maintain proper cardiovascular health

Is the fish oil tested for heavy metal contamination?

Yes. The fish oil used in Heart Health Essential Omega III is tested by a third party laboratory for arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury. The fish oil must meet or exceed quality standards set by Canada (CFIA), the European Union (EU) and the United States (CRN).

Is this product vegetarian?

No. This product contains gelatin and fish oils.

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