Now Foods Omega-3 180 Softgels
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MAY REDUCE THE RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Description: The Natural Fish Oil Concentrate used in Now Foods Molecularly Distilled Omega 3 Odor Control Softgels is molecularly distilled and manufactured under strict quality control standards. Now Foods Molecularly Distilled Omega-3 is tested to be free of potentially harmful levels of contaminants (i.e. mercury, heavy metals, PCB's, dioxins, and other contaminants). Those who experience nausea or reflux from other fish oils should find Now Foods Omega-3 Enteric Coated Odor Controlled Softgels easier to digest. From the FDA's website: "Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. FDA evaluated the data and determined that, although there is scientific evidence supporting the claim, the evidence is not conclusive (see nutrition information for fat content)".
Molecularly Distilled
Cardiovascular Support
Odor Controlled - Enteric Coated
180 EPA / 120 DHA
Cholesterol Free
May reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
What is Omega-3 and what is it good for?
Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid (EFA), also known as a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). It is derived from both animal and plant sources, although Omega-3 from fish oil is the most common supplemental form. Fatty acids form the main useful fraction of fats and oils and are necessary for overall health. Because your body cannot manufacture essential fatty acids, you must get them from food or supplemental sources. Plant sources such as Flax Oil contain the parent Omega-3 fatty acid called Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). The human body normally converts ALA to the longer chain fatty acids EPA and DHA, which are used for prostaglandin formation and other cellular needs. Fish Oil contains the desired Omega-3 fatty acids in their more useful EPA and DHA forms. ALA requires enzymatic conversion to generate EPA and DHA.
Are the Omega-3 Fish Oils tested for EPA/DHA and Cholesterol; as well as Peroxide Value, Mercury, PCBs, Dioxins, and other contaminants?
Yes. Independent laboratories have tested our Omega-3 Fish Oil products for these and other active constituents and contaminants. NOW Omega-3 Fish Oils meet or exceed safety standards set by the FDA, the state of California and the CRN (Council for Responsible Nutrition) Monograph.
Is your New Omega-3 Fish Oil softgel pharmaceutical grade?
There is a lot of confusion caused by supplement distributors who claim to have a pharmaceutical grade Omega 3 Fish Oil. There is no such thing in the United States, as the official USP (United States Pharmacopeia) monograph that defines the testing specifications necessary to qualify Omega 3 Fish oils as pharmaceutical grade has never been published. Anyone claiming to have "pharmaceutical grade" fish oils is simply over-hyping their product by claiming to meet a non-existent standard. NOW does not claim this, as it is simply not possible. However, there is a voluntary CRN (Council for Responsible Nutrition) monograph that is being utilized to define the specifications necessary to qualify a pure Omega 3 EPA/DHA product. NOW's Omega 3 Enteric-coated Fish oil softgels meet all the criteria set forth in the CRN Monograph.
Why is your Omega-3 Fish Oil Molecularly Distilled?
The Omega-3 Fish Oil used in this softgel is processed in Norway utilizing high vacuum Molecular Distillation. This processing technique guarantees the production of high purity EPA/DHA triglyceride Omega-3 Fish Oils and minimizes the presence of impurities.
What fish are used for producing the Omega-3 :" ":ga 3 Fish Oil protect the contents of the capsule from stomach acid by preventing gastric juices from dissolving the softgel in the stomach. This allows people to enjoy the benefits of Omega 3 Fish Oil without having the fish oil taste "repeat". The enteric-coated softgel will then release the Omega 3 fish oil in the alkaline environment beyond the stomach.
Are your Fish Oil products high in Vitamin A?
Omega-3 fish oils are made from the whole bodies of fish such as sardines, anchovies, and mackerel, rather than from fish liver oil. Omega-3 fish oils are body oils that undergo purification to remove these vitamins and provide EPA and DHA. Fish Liver Oils (such as Cod Liver Oil) usually do contain vitamins A and D along with some EPA and DHA.
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel 1 to 3 times daily with meals.
Supplemental Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 180
Ingredients:
Calories: 10
Calories from Fat: 10
Total Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: <0.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
Natural Fish Oil Concentrate: 1000 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 400 mg
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA): 180 mg
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): 120 mg
Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 100 mg
Other Ingredients: Softgel Capsule (gelatin, glycerin, water, enteric coating) and Vitamin E (as natural d-alpha tocopherol with mixed tocopherols).
Warning: Please discard the inedible freshness packet enclosed.
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
NOW Foods Mission:
The NOW Foods mission is - To provide value in products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.
In 1948, with the natural food and supplement industry in its infancy, entrepreneur Paul Richard paid $900 for the purchase of Fearn Soya Foods—a Chicago based manufacturer of grain and legume-based products. This began a six-decade legacy of providing health-seeking consumers with high-quality, affordable nutrition products.
History of NOW Foods:
In 1968, NOW Foods was founded under the belief that good health was not a luxury available only to the wealthy. For the past forty years, we have made it our life's work to offer health food and nutritional supplements of the highest quality, at prices that are fair and affordable to all those who seek them.
Today, NOW Foods is one of the top-selling brands in health foods stores, an award-winning manufacturer, a respected advocate of the natural product industry, and a leader in the fields of nutritional science and methods development. And while we have grown considerably over the past four decades, one thing has never changed – our commitment to providing products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.
NOW Foods Commitment:
Over the past decade, NOW Foods has significantly increased our environmental efforts. Looking forward, we will continue to explore new ways to reduce our carbon footprint while setting an example for others.
People at NOW Foods:
Everyone at NOW Foods has a mission - To provide value in products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives. We, the employees of NOW Foods, all take that statement seriously. We would like to introduce you to a few of the people that embody our mission and serve our customers through their dedicated work at NOW Foods.
NOW Foods Facility:
NOW Foods’ 263,000 square foot facility is widely regarded as one of the most scientifically-advanced in the natural products industry. In addition to a thermostatically-controlled, space-maximizing warehouse, precision-inspired operations division, and temperature sensitive storage and refrigeration areas, NOW Foods’ corporate facility also contains several in-house laboratories. Not only does this expedite the testing of raw materials, samples, and finished products, it allows for a level of quality control that is virtually unmatched within the Natural Products Industry. Ultimately, NOW Foods’ facility plays a pivotal role in our ability to achieve consistent levels of quality, efficacy, and safety.
Description: The Natural Fish Oil Concentrate used in Now Foods Molecularly Distilled Omega 3 Odor Control Softgels is molecularly distilled and manufactured under strict quality control standards. Now Foods Molecularly Distilled Omega-3 is tested to be free of potentially harmful levels of contaminants (i.e. mercury, heavy metals, PCB's, dioxins, and other contaminants). Those who experience nausea or reflux from other fish oils should find Now Foods Omega-3 Enteric Coated Odor Controlled Softgels easier to digest. From the FDA's website: "Consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. FDA evaluated the data and determined that, although there is scientific evidence supporting the claim, the evidence is not conclusive (see nutrition information for fat content)".
Molecularly Distilled
Cardiovascular Support
Odor Controlled - Enteric Coated
180 EPA / 120 DHA
Cholesterol Free
May reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
What is Omega-3 and what is it good for?
Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid (EFA), also known as a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). It is derived from both animal and plant sources, although Omega-3 from fish oil is the most common supplemental form. Fatty acids form the main useful fraction of fats and oils and are necessary for overall health. Because your body cannot manufacture essential fatty acids, you must get them from food or supplemental sources. Plant sources such as Flax Oil contain the parent Omega-3 fatty acid called Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). The human body normally converts ALA to the longer chain fatty acids EPA and DHA, which are used for prostaglandin formation and other cellular needs. Fish Oil contains the desired Omega-3 fatty acids in their more useful EPA and DHA forms. ALA requires enzymatic conversion to generate EPA and DHA.
Are the Omega-3 Fish Oils tested for EPA/DHA and Cholesterol; as well as Peroxide Value, Mercury, PCBs, Dioxins, and other contaminants?
Yes. Independent laboratories have tested our Omega-3 Fish Oil products for these and other active constituents and contaminants. NOW Omega-3 Fish Oils meet or exceed safety standards set by the FDA, the state of California and the CRN (Council for Responsible Nutrition) Monograph.
Is your New Omega-3 Fish Oil softgel pharmaceutical grade?
There is a lot of confusion caused by supplement distributors who claim to have a pharmaceutical grade Omega 3 Fish Oil. There is no such thing in the United States, as the official USP (United States Pharmacopeia) monograph that defines the testing specifications necessary to qualify Omega 3 Fish oils as pharmaceutical grade has never been published. Anyone claiming to have "pharmaceutical grade" fish oils is simply over-hyping their product by claiming to meet a non-existent standard. NOW does not claim this, as it is simply not possible. However, there is a voluntary CRN (Council for Responsible Nutrition) monograph that is being utilized to define the specifications necessary to qualify a pure Omega 3 EPA/DHA product. NOW's Omega 3 Enteric-coated Fish oil softgels meet all the criteria set forth in the CRN Monograph.
Why is your Omega-3 Fish Oil Molecularly Distilled?
The Omega-3 Fish Oil used in this softgel is processed in Norway utilizing high vacuum Molecular Distillation. This processing technique guarantees the production of high purity EPA/DHA triglyceride Omega-3 Fish Oils and minimizes the presence of impurities.
What fish are used for producing the Omega-3 :" ":ga 3 Fish Oil protect the contents of the capsule from stomach acid by preventing gastric juices from dissolving the softgel in the stomach. This allows people to enjoy the benefits of Omega 3 Fish Oil without having the fish oil taste "repeat". The enteric-coated softgel will then release the Omega 3 fish oil in the alkaline environment beyond the stomach.
Are your Fish Oil products high in Vitamin A?
Omega-3 fish oils are made from the whole bodies of fish such as sardines, anchovies, and mackerel, rather than from fish liver oil. Omega-3 fish oils are body oils that undergo purification to remove these vitamins and provide EPA and DHA. Fish Liver Oils (such as Cod Liver Oil) usually do contain vitamins A and D along with some EPA and DHA.
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel 1 to 3 times daily with meals.
Supplemental Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 180
Ingredients:
Calories: 10
Calories from Fat: 10
Total Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: <0.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
Natural Fish Oil Concentrate: 1000 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 400 mg
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA): 180 mg
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): 120 mg
Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 100 mg
Other Ingredients: Softgel Capsule (gelatin, glycerin, water, enteric coating) and Vitamin E (as natural d-alpha tocopherol with mixed tocopherols).
Warning: Please discard the inedible freshness packet enclosed.
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
NOW Foods Mission:
The NOW Foods mission is - To provide value in products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.
In 1948, with the natural food and supplement industry in its infancy, entrepreneur Paul Richard paid $900 for the purchase of Fearn Soya Foods—a Chicago based manufacturer of grain and legume-based products. This began a six-decade legacy of providing health-seeking consumers with high-quality, affordable nutrition products.
History of NOW Foods:
In 1968, NOW Foods was founded under the belief that good health was not a luxury available only to the wealthy. For the past forty years, we have made it our life's work to offer health food and nutritional supplements of the highest quality, at prices that are fair and affordable to all those who seek them.
Today, NOW Foods is one of the top-selling brands in health foods stores, an award-winning manufacturer, a respected advocate of the natural product industry, and a leader in the fields of nutritional science and methods development. And while we have grown considerably over the past four decades, one thing has never changed – our commitment to providing products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives.
NOW Foods Commitment:
Over the past decade, NOW Foods has significantly increased our environmental efforts. Looking forward, we will continue to explore new ways to reduce our carbon footprint while setting an example for others.
People at NOW Foods:
Everyone at NOW Foods has a mission - To provide value in products and services that empower people to lead healthier lives. We, the employees of NOW Foods, all take that statement seriously. We would like to introduce you to a few of the people that embody our mission and serve our customers through their dedicated work at NOW Foods.
NOW Foods Facility:
NOW Foods’ 263,000 square foot facility is widely regarded as one of the most scientifically-advanced in the natural products industry. In addition to a thermostatically-controlled, space-maximizing warehouse, precision-inspired operations division, and temperature sensitive storage and refrigeration areas, NOW Foods’ corporate facility also contains several in-house laboratories. Not only does this expedite the testing of raw materials, samples, and finished products, it allows for a level of quality control that is virtually unmatched within the Natural Products Industry. Ultimately, NOW Foods’ facility plays a pivotal role in our ability to achieve consistent levels of quality, efficacy, and safety.
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