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ProOmega® Supplement Capsules

Description

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS (OMEGA 3 AND OMEGA 6 COMPOUNDS)

The word "essential" in describing these means that the body cannot produce them so they must be consumed in our diet. Essential fatty acids are either Omega-3 oils or Omega-6 oils. Sources of Omega-3 are cod liver oil, fish oils, flax oil, flaxseed or leafy green vegetables. Some nuts also contain Omega-3's (walnuts). Omega-6 sources are corn oil, wheat germ oil, soy oil, borage oil, evening primrose oil, blackcurrent oil plus many of the other grocery store bought cooking oils. Almost all processed foods are very high in Omega-6's. Essential fatty acids play critical roles in body structure and function, in fact life cannot be sustained without them. Some are transformed to regulating compounds called prostaglandins in the body and these prostaglandins along with essential fatty acids are responsible for supporting the critical body functions listed below:

  • Nerve transmission
  • Pressure regulation in the eye, joints and blood vessels
  • Division of cells (growth and healing processes)
  • Response to pain, swelling and inflammation
  • Muscle reflexes
  • Transporting of oxygen from cells to tissues
  • Maintaining health of cell membranes
  • Supporting immune response
  • Providing energy to the heart muscle

Essential fatty acids are often called by their chemical names. Omega-3 compounds are:

  • EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
  • DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
  • alpha-linolenic acid
  • alpha-linoleic acid

Omega-6 compounds are:

  • linoleic acid
  • gamma-linoleic acid
  • gamma-linolenic acid
  • arachidonic acid

THE BALANCE OF OMEGA-3 and OMEGA-6 ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS

The latest scientific research has supported the view that essential fatty acids need to be in equillibrium in our diet. Omega-3 and Omega-6 consumption should be balanced. It is generally recommended that Omega-6 consumption should be about 4 times as much as Omega-3. In addition, it is recommended by the medical community that saturated fat consumption should be limited. Saturated fats are found in butter, margarine and lard. All Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated.

Unfortunately, our normal diets do not achieve those recommended balances. Most North American and Western diets are very low in Omega-3 and extremely high in Omega-6. Too many saturated fats are consumed and the ratio of ingested EFA's averages more like 20:1 Omega-6's to Omega-3's instead of the recommended 4:1. This is due to the fact that poor quality cooking oils and most processed foods contain Omega-6 oils. In addition, the overall consumption of Omega-3 rich foods is often very low. Omega-3 containing foods are fish, fish oils, flax, flax-fed chicken eggs, wheat germ, soybeans, green leafy vegetables and certain nuts (walnuts and butternuts). Getting compliance with fish oil Omega-3 type products is extremely difficult especially in children. In some individuals, Omega-3 consumption is totally lacking.

Kirkman offers many different choices for essential fatty acid supplementation, from stabilized flaxseed to a variety of fish oil products. Cod Liver Oil is also a souce of Omega 3's, so also see that section in this catalog as well. A description of Kirkman's essential fatty acid supplements follows.

PRO OMEGA DIETARY SUPPLEMENT CAPSULES

Kirkman Laboratories is now an official distributor for ProOmega®, an Omega-3 dietary supplement manufactured by Nordic Naturals™. ProOmega® is a revolutionary product in that it uses only the highest quality fish oil available in the world and it contains more EPA and DHA content per capsule than most other available products of its type. The fish oil used is produced using flash distillation and molecular distillation ensuring the highest quality Omega 3 oils while eliminating PCBs and heavy metal contaminants. The oil is then deodorized which also improves the taste dramatically. Special lipid stabilizers are present for extended stability and freshness.

ProOmega® is an advanced essential fatty acid formula that delivers 750 mg. of Omega-3’s including 350 mg. EPA, 250 mg. of DHA along with 125 mg. of other omega 3’s. Providing 350 mg. of EPA makes it an ideal Omega 3 supplement to support the body’s manufacture of the vital series 3 postaglandins.

Providing 250 mg. of DHA makes ProOmega® also an ideal Omega 3 supplement for eye development and brain and nervous system support. DHA has been shown clinically to be necessary for proper eye development and for brain development. Infant formulas are now supplemented with DHA for that reason.

ProOmega® is a rather large soft gelatin capsule containing a natural lemon essence which helps cover up the smell and helps avoid “fishy burps”. It is casein and gluten free and contains no artificial colors or flavors.


Ingredients:

Ingredients: Arctic deep sea fish oil, gelatin, water, natural lemon oil, mixed tocopherols, lecithin, ascorbyl palmitate, rosemary extract.

Recommended Usage:

Each 2 capsules contain:

Omega 3 Fatty Acids 1450 mg. total
  • EPA 700 mg.
  • DHA 500 mg.
  • Other Omega 3’s 250 mg.

 

 

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.