Omega 3 Fish Oil and Flax Seed Oil Supplements

THE GOOD FATS… OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

What's the "skinny" on fat? Puritan's Pride offers several formulations of Omega-3 fatty acids, considered the "good" fats that are important for cellular health, immune function, circulation, heart and metabolic health.**** Omega-3's have also been shown to promote cognitive function and bone health.**

Omega-3’s and other good fats
Omega-3 fatty acids (Omega 3 Fish Oil, Omega 3 Flax Seed Oil, Omega 3) play a major role in cardiovascular health.** Omega-3’s also support the immune and nervous systems.** Fatty acids (Omega 3 6 9) play a role in providing an energy source for the body, and may help support healthy joints.**

Fish Oil is a natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids (often called Omega 3 Fish Oil). Fish oil is vital for normal cell growth, and essential fatty acids play a key structural role in cell membranes.** Flax seed oil is also a source of Omega fatty acids. Flax seed oil, often referred to as Omega-3 flax seed oil, is natural and a vegetarian source of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 Supplementation

Supplementation of Omega-3 fatty acids is extra important since essential fatty acids cannot be made by the body and most Americans have low Omega-3 diets. The National Academy of Sciences, recognized as the highest scientific body in the U.S., recommends that men consume 1.6 grams of Omega-3’s and women consume 1.1 grams of Omega-3's per day¹. A balanced intake of both Omega 3 and Omega-6 fatty acids is essential for good health.**

Two of the best-known Omega-3 fatty acids are EPA and DHA. Studies have shown that fish oil supplements containing EPA and DHA can support triglyceride health by helping to maintain levels already within a normal range.** EPA is beneficial for circulation and makes more efficient use of oxygen for heart health maintenance.** DHA also works to maintain healthy circulation.**

Researchers performed two separate studies, one on women² and one on men³, to determine the effects of fish oil on heart health and healthy blood flow. In the study in men, supplementing with 3 grams of fish oil per day supported cholesterol health and also improved measures associated with smooth blood flow. In women, 3 grams of fish oil supported triglyceride health in younger subjects while supporting cholesterol health in older subjects.

NOTE: Researchers are still studying the benefits of Omega 3 6 9 fatty acids (Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9). Fish Oil is a leading source of Omega-3 fatty acids and fish oil benefits are well documented. Flax seed oil is a popular vegetarian source of Omega-3 fatty Acids. Puritan’s Pride offers pharmaceutical grade fish oil and flaxseed oil. Many researching foods containing Omega-3 fatty acids will find salmon oil and find close ties to the benefits of salmon oil with fish oil supplements.

Omega 3 6 9 BENEFITS

• Support the reproductive, immune, and nervous systems**
• Play a major role in the cardiovascular health**
• Vital for normal cell growth**
• Help provide an energy source for the body**

1. The National Academies of Science. 2002
2. Lox, C. Effects of marine fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) on lipid profiles in women. Gen Pharmacol. 1990;21(3):295-8.
3. Lox, C. The effects of dietary marine fish oils (omega-3 fatty acids) on coagulation profiles in men. Gen Pharmacol. 1990;21(2):241-6.