Avoca Omega 3 Capsules
- 6×300 Softgel Capsules x 1,000mg
- Dietary Supplement
- Manufactured in New Zealand
Directions: Take 1 - 3 capsules per day or as directed by a health professional
Avoca Omega 3 Fish Oil is a nutritious natural lipid extract, derived from deep sea cold water fish. A nutritious natural lipid extract, derived from deep sea cold water fish, rich in EPA and DHA. Omega 3 is a polyunsaturated fat that is essential to good health. Scientists agree that Omega 3 fish oil contains an array of health benefits, especially for the heart, brain, joints, skin, vision and digestive system.
Key Benefits:
- 180mg EPA and 120mg DHA.
- Helps blood circulation.
- Enhances memory and vision.
- Lowers triglycerides in blood to help prevent a variety of disorders.
- Beneficial to skin, hair, circulation, reproductive and respiratory systems, and the brain.
- Helps maintain healthy bones and joints, supports joints suppleness and flexibility.
Essential Fatty Acids are ones that cannot be created by the body. Omega 3 Oils are an important EFA.
Omega 3 lowers levels of LDL “bad” cholesterol and raises levels of HDL “good” cholesterol.
Current research suggests that the anti-inflammatory activity of long-chain n−3 fatty acids may translate into clinical effects. For example, there is evidence that rheumatoid arthritis sufferers taking long-chain n−3 fatty acids from sources such as fish have reduced pain compared to those receiving standard treatments. The anti-inflammatory effects of Omega 3 have also been demonstrated to reduce symptoms of Asthma.
Studies in USA have confirmed that fish oils can reduce a man’s risk of dying from a heart attack by 80%(1). Similar studies have shown Omega 3 can cut a woman’s risk of death by heart attack by 33%(2).
References:
- (1) Albert CM, Campos H, Stampfer MJ, Ridker PM, Manson JE, Willett WC, et al. Blood Levels of long-chain n-3 fatty acid intake and the risk of sudden death. New England Journal of Medicine 2002; 346:1113-8.
- (2) Hu FB, Bronner L, Willett WC, Stampfer MJ, Rexrode KM, Albert CM, et al. Fish and Omega 3 fatty acid intake and risk of coronary heart disease in women. JAMA 2002; 287:1815-21.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Warning:
- People who take Omega 3 may also need to take Vitamin E to protect the oil from oxidative damage in the body.
- Do not take more than 3 per day without medical advice.
