What are omega-3 fatty acids:
Omega-3 fatty acids (omega-3s) are polyunsaturated fats that perform important functions in your body. Your body can’t produce the amount of omega-3s you need to survive. So, omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients, meaning you need to get them from the foods you eat.
Omega-3 fatty acids are “healthy fats” that may support your heart health. One key benefit is helping to lower your triglycerides. Specific types of omega-3s include DHA and EPA (found in seafood) and ALA (found in plants). Some foods that can help you add omega-3s to your diet include fatty fish (like salmon and mackerel), flaxseed and chia seeds.
The two main types of fatty acids are saturated fat and unsaturated fat. Unsaturated fat further breaks down into polyunsaturated fat and monounsaturated fat. These are terms you commonly see on nutrition labels.
What do omega-3 fatty acids do:
Omega-3 fatty acids help all the cells in your body function as they should. They’re a vital part of your cell membranes, helping to provide structure and supporting interactions between cells. While they’re important to all your cells, omega-3s are concentrated in high levels in cells in your eyes and brain.
What are the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids:
Omega-3s are essential nutrients that you need to get from your diet. When you get ALA from food, your body is able to turn some of the ALA into EPA and subsequently to DHA. However, this process provides just a small amount of EPA and DHA. So, dietary sources of EPA and DHA (like fish) are essential.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 60
Calories 10
Total Fat 1g
Fish Oil (Esterified) Typically Providing: 1000mg
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
(ethyl ester form) 400mg
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
(ethyl ester form) 300mg
OTHER INGREDIENTS: Gelatin (bovine),
glycerin, enteric coating, puri ed water, and
natural vitamin E