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Essential Fatty Acids
It has been thought that all fats in the diet are bad and risk damaging the arteries however, not all fats are bad and these are known as Essential Fatty Acids. Essential Fatty Acids are divided into Omega-3, Omega-6 these are classed as essential as they cannot be manufactured by the body. Omega-9 is not considered to be essential as it can be manufactured by the body but will be still considered here.
OMEGA-3:
EPA - Eicosapentaenoic Acid
DHA - Docosahexaenoic Acid
Both EPA and DHA can be obtained from the oil of the following fish Salmon, Fresh Tuna, Halibut, Sardines, Mackerel, Herring and Trout.
Cod Liver is a source of both APA and DHA but the quantities are less concentrated than when the oil is taken from the whole fish. Cod Liver Oil contains high levels of Vitamin A and Vitamin D and therefore should not be taken by women who are pregnant or who could become pregnant without consulting a doctor. Other adults should consult a doctor before taking cod liver oil supplement containing more than 7,500mcg of vitamin A and or 88IU of Vitamin D per day.
DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid found in high concentrations in the brain and the retina of the eye It is an important nutrient required by the brain during the crucial stages of early development. It is suggested that it is one of the primary building blocks of the brain and is needed throughout life but is vital during pregnancy. During the first few weeks of pregnancy when the baby's brain cells are rapidly dividing large amounts of DHA are required. Furthermore, during the few weeks when there is a threefold increase. It is also essential for the development of the retina in the eye. DHA is also found in breast milk and babies can continue to get this essential nutrient during breast-feeding. This is important as the brain and eye is continuing to grow and develop. If the mothers diet is low in DHA then there will be lower levels in the breast milk.
A lot of studies have now been conducted into the beneficial effects of a diet rich in DHA and EPA and it has been demonstrated to improve brain function and concentration especially in children with dyslexia and attention disorder. It has also been demonstrated to reduce aggression in young adults.
Recommended intake may vary between 50 - 200mg per day
ALA - Alpha-Linolenic Acid (Not to be confused with Alpha Lipoic Acid, which is a vitamin-like anti-oxidant but may also be written as ALA.).
Alpha-Linolenic Acid can be obtained from the following food sources Flax/Linseeds, Hemp Seed, Pumpkin-Seed Oil, Canola, Soy Bean, Walnut Oil and Dark Green Leafy Vegetables.
Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to have anti-inflammatory properties and have been recommended for conditions including arthritis, colitis, inflammatory auto-immune disorders and crohn's disease. It also has benefits in maintaining cardiovascular health, mental health and brain health.
OMEGA-6
GLA - Gamma-Linolenic Acid can be obtained from Borage Oil, Blackcurrant Seed Oil and Evening Primrose Oil.
LA - Linolenic Acid can be obtained from Sunflower Oil, Safflower Oil, Hemp Seed, Soya Bean, Walnut, Pumpkin-Seeds, Sesame Seeds and Flax/Linseeds.
Omega-6 fatty acids are used in inflammatory conditions they are converted into prostaglandin (an inflammatory chemical).
Also recommended for pre-menstrual syndrome as the GLA from Evening Primrose Oil has been demonstrated to improve bloating, irritability and depression associated with the menstrual cycle. Furthermore, reduce pre-menstrual breast pain and tenderness and help with hormone balance.
GLA is also one of the most important nutrients for skin health and people with eczema and dry skin benefit from this supplement
Recommended intake 150 - 1500mg per day of GLA.
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil is from the seeds of the evening primrose plant and contains Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) a fatty acid that converts into prostaglandin a hormone /chemical type of substance. This has anti-inflammatory properties. With Linoleic Acid, an Omega-9 found in nuts and seeds different things can interfere with this conversion whereas GLA does not have these problems.
It has been associated with a worsening of epilepsy and therefore should be avoided it may also interact with certain medicines so advice should always be sought before taking this supplement.
Omega-9
OA - Oleic Acid these are derived from monounsaturated fatty acids and can be obtained from Olive Oil, Almond, Avocado, Peanut and Macademia.
It has been found that these can cover temporarily when there is a shortage of essential fatty acids in the diet.
Omega-9 fatty acids are helpful in reducing cholesterol levels, decreasing the risk of blood clotting, helping with glycaemic control, cell membrane health and on gastrointestinal health by reducing gastric secretions and preventing gall stones
Recommended intake up to 50g per day
COD LIVER OIL (Natures Aid)
Pure Cod Liver Oil enriched with 0mega-3 fish oils
Per capsule provides:
Enriched Cod Liver Oil - 550mg
Providing omega-3 fatty acids - 140mg of which
EPA - 65mg
DHA - 50mg
Vitamin A - 800ug
Vitamin D - 5ug
Vitamin E - 3.35mg
90 x 550mg (banded with 30 x 550mg free with purchase of 90 capsules)
1 capsule per day
COD LIVER OIL (Natures Aid)
Pure Cod Liver Oil enriched with 0mega-3 fish oils
Per Capsule provides:
Enriched cod liver oil - 1000mg
Providing omega-3 fatty acids - 254mg of which
EPA - 120mg
DHA - 65mg
Vitamin A - 800ug
Vitamin D - 5ug
Vitamin E - 5mg
90 x 1000mg capsules
180 x 1000mg capsules
1 capsule daily
COMPLETE EFA (Natures Aid)
Omega 3, 6 and 9
Per capsule provides
Organic Flaxseed Oil (Linseed Oil) - 400mg
Pure Concentrated Fish Oil- 400mg
Starflower Oil - 400mg
Provides
ALA - 200mg
DHA - 48mg
EPA - 72mg
GLA - 88mg
Linoleic Acid - 204mg
Oleic Acid - 168mg
90 x 1200mg capsules
1 - 3 capsules daily
OMEGA IQ (Natures Aid)
Omega 3 and 6, Fish Oil and Borage Oil
Per capsule contain:
Fish Oil 500mg
Borage Oil (Starflower Oil) containing
EPA Omega 3 - 90mg
DHA Omega 3 - 60mg
GLA Omega 6 - 11mg
60 capsules
120 capsules
4 capsules daily for the first 12 weeks then 2 capsules daily
JUNIOR FISH OILS (Natures Aid)
Omega 3
60 X 500mg capsules
120 x 500mg capsules
1 - 2 capsules daily
PURE COD LIVER OIL With Vitamins A, D and E (Natures Aid)
Per 10ml teaspoon contains
EPA Omega 3 - 1100mg
DHA Omega 3 - 628mg
Vitamin E - 6.7mg
Vitamin A - 1200ug
Vitamin D - 10ug
200ml bottle
500ml bottle
Adults and children over 5 years10ml (2 teaspoons) daily
Children 1 - 5 years 5ml (1 teaspoon) daily
Product carries a warning that it contains Vitamin A therefore not recommended during pregnancy or if likely to become pregnant
FISH OILS (Arkopharma)
Gelatin free Arkocaps
Fish Oil 510mg
EPA - 168mg
DHA - 112mg
60 capsules
1 - 2 capsules daily
PFO - Pure Fish Oil (Arkopharma)
Per 5ml serving contains
Fish Oil - 4360mg
EPA - 715mg
DHA - 470mg
236 ml (1.5 months supply)
1 x 5ml teaspoon daily
PFO - Pure Fish Oil (Arkopharma)
Per 1 soft gel contains
Fish Oil - 1000mg
EPA - 180 mg
DHA - 120mg
90 Fish soft gels
1 - 3 daily with food
DHA - Docosahexaenoic Acid plus Lipase (Arkopharma)
Per 2 capsules contains
Fish Oil - 500mg
DHA Omega 3 - 250mg
Lipase - 5mg
60 capsules (1 month supply)
2 capsules daily
EPA - Eiosapentaenoic Aicd (Arkopharma)
Per 1 capsule contains
Fish Oil - 1000mg
EPA - 450mg
30 capsules (1 month supply)
1 capsule daily
OMEGA 3 & 6 (FSC)
Pure evening primrose oil, marine fish oil and natural vitamin E
2 capsules provide
Evening Primrose Oil - 860mg providing omega 6 of which
Linoleic Acid - 552mg
GLA - 68mg
Fish Oil - 214mg providing omega 3 of which
EPA - 34 mg
DHA - 22mg
Natural source Vitamin E - 20mg
60 capsules
2 capsules daily with a meal
FOIL (FSC)
1 capsule provides
Fish Oil Concentrate - 1000mg providing
EPA - 180mg
DHA - 120mg
75 X 1000mg capsules
1 - 3 capsules daily with meals
COD LIVER OIL (FSC)
1 capsule provides
Cod Liver Oils and Fish Oils together - 1000mg providing
Vitamin A - 800ug
Vitamin D - 5ug
Vitamin E - 13.4mg
Cod Liver Oil provides
EPA - 132mg
DHA - 104mg
90 X 1000mg (high potency) capsules
1 capsule daily with a meal
EYE Q (Equacen)
Per 5ml teaspoon contains
EPA - 186mg
DHA - 58mg
GLA - 20mg
Natural Vitamin E - 10.6mg
200ml vanilla flavour
200ml citrus flavour
1 teaspoon daily
EYE Q (Equacen)
EPA - rich Marine Fish Oil and virgin Evening Primrose Oil
Per 2 capsules contains
EPA - 186mg
DHA - 58mg
GLA - 20mg
Natural Vitamin E - 10.6mg
60 capsules
2 capsules daily
OMEGA 3 FISH OILS with Vitamins A, C, D & E (Haliborange)
Per 2 capsules provides
Fish Oil - 400mg providing Omega 3 - 260mg of which
DHA - 200mg
EPA - 28mg
Vitamin A - 800ug
Vitamin D - 5ug
Vitamin E - 3mg
Vitamin C - 60mg
For Kids (orange flavour and also blackcurrant flavour chewy fruit burst)
30 capsules
Children over 3years 2 capsules daily
OMEGA 3 FISH OILS with Vitamins A, C, D & E(Haliborange)
Per capsule provides
Fish Oil - 400mg providing Omega 3 - 260mg of which
DHA - 200mg
EPA - 28mg
Vitamin A - 400ug
Vitamin D - 2.5ug
Vitamin E - 1.5mg
Vitamin C - 30mg
For Kids (twistie fish shapes)
30 fish shaped capsules
Children over 3 years the contents of 1 twistie fish capsule daily
The capsule should not be swallowed
OMEGA 3 FISH OILS with Vitamins A, C, D & E (Haliborange)
Average values per 10ml
Fish Oil - 1400mg providing omega 3 - 600mg of which
DHA - 300mg
EPA - 150mg
Vitamin A - 800ug
Vitamin D - 5ug
Vitamin E - 3mg
Vitamin C - 50mg
150ml orange flavoured syrup for kids (high DHA)
Children over 3 years 2 x 5 ml teaspoons daily
ESKIMO 3 with Vitamin E (Cardinova)
Stable fish body oil supplement with natural source vitamin E
Per 5ml teaspoon contains
Vitamin E - 14mg
Omega 3 - 1550mg of which
EPA - 750mg
DHA - 500mg
105ml lemon flavour liquid
1 x 5 ml teaspoon daily with a meal
ESKIMO 3 with Vitamin E (Cardinova)
Stable fish body oil supplement with natural source vitamin E
Per 3 capsules contains
Vitamin E - 4.5mg
Omega 3 - 500mg of which
EPA - 240mg
DHA - 160mg
105 capsules
250 capsules
3 capsules 1 -3 times daily with a meal
IQ3 Omega 3 & 6 plus Evening Primrose Oil (3 Biomedical Science)
Per 2 capsules contains
Fish Oil 588mg of which
DHA - 120mg
EPA - 26.8mg
AAb- 10mg
Evening Primrose Oil - 220mg of which
GLA - 24mg
Linoleic Acid - 140mg
Natural Vitamin E - 20mg
Thyme Oil - 2mg
60 capsules
200 capsules
Adults and children over 5 years 4 capsules daily with a meal
Children 2 -5 years 2 capsules daily with a meal
For people starting this programme it is recommended to double the intake for 12 weeks
OMEGA 3 LIQUID (Power Health)
Each 5ml provides a minimum of 30% Omega 3 fatty acids
EPA - 825mg
DHA - 550mg
150ml strawberry flavour liquid
2.5 - 5ml daily
Children 3 - 12 years 1 x 2.5ml daily
Children 6 - 12 years 1 x 5ml daily
Not recommended for children under 3 years
OMEGA OILS 3 + 6 + 9 (Vertese)
Per capsule provides
Omega 3 + 6 + 9 - 500mg of which
Alpha Linolenic Acid - 220mg
Linoleic Acid - 100mg
Oleic Acid - 100mg
Palmitic Acid - 15mg
Stearic Acid - 15mg
Vitamin E - 10mg
30 x gelatin free capsules
Adults and children over 12 years 1 - 2 capsules daily preferably with a meal
COD LIVER OIL (Vertese)
Per capsule provides
Cod Liver Oil - 1000mg
EPA - 70mg
DHA - 100mg
Vitamin A - 800ug
Vitamin D - 5ug
30 x 1000mg (high strength) capsules
Adults and children over 12 years 1 capsule daily preferably with a meal
MUMOMEGA PREGNANCY (Equazen)
Structural fatty acids for mother and baby
Per 750mg capsule contains
DHA - 300mg
EPA - 42mg
AA - 8.4mg
DPA - 8.4mg
Evening Primrose Oil of which
GLA - 15mg
Vitamin E - 2.8mg
30 capsules
1 capsule daily
Not to be given to infants
BIO - MARINE plus (Pharma Nord)
Easily absorbed Omega 3 rich fish oil preparation enriched with Folic Acid and Vitamin B12
Per capsule contains
Fish Oil - 500mg of which
EPA - 166mg
DHA - 118mg
Folic Acid - 100ug
Vitamin B12 - 1ug
60 capsules
1 - 4 capsules daily to be taken with food and swallowed whole
BIO - FISH OILS (Pharma Nord)
Per 1000mg capsule contains
Omega 3 fatty acids - 35% of which
EPA - 18%
DHA - 12%
Other omega 3 - 5%
80 lemon flavour
1 - 4 capsules daily to be taken with food
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