Toxin Free, Balanced EPA/DHA Ratio!
Benefits of Omega 3;
• Exceptional source of 'good' fats!
• Can reduce risk of heart disease!
• Derived from edible fish oil, so does not endanger any species!
• Screened for pesticides, PCB's & heavy metal contamination!
• Supports the nervous system, brain and eyes!
This is an insight as to why Omega 3 fatty acids are so very important to your fitness success, overall health and fat loss efforts.
First of all there are a number of forms of fat that are found in the human body. Most people will have heard of cholesterol, often associated with heart disease and unhealthy diets. The fats that we are interested in are triglycerides. These are absolutely vital. They are used by the body to make cell membranes and many other important structures within cellular tissue.
Fatty acids are either saturated or unsaturated. Unsaturated fatty acids are referred to as polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fats. Omega 3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated and are found in abundance in fish oils. They have profound health benefits and are quite often one of the last supplements people consider taking, when in reality Omega 3's should be at the top of your list.
Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce serum levels of cholesterol(1) (important for cardiovascular health). They may also reduce the risk of one type of stroke. These benefits are often seen in people who consume a diet high in fish oils. Eskimos, for example, have a very low rate of heart disease. Athletes can benefit more so from the consumption of Omega 3's, as it appears that aerobic exercise improves Omega 3's ability to benefit cholesterol levels even further(2). It's also been found that Omega 3's can both enhance fat burning and actually decrease fat storage.
Evidence is also being seen to support Omega 3's ability to increase both performance and strength levels in athletes, as well as the possibility of Omega 3's decreasing catabolism (muscle breakdown) and increasing growth hormone levels(3).
By decreasing inflammation, Omega 3's can also reduce the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, although it appears to be most useful in the early stages of the disease and it is not clear if it affects the progression of the disease itself. Omega-3's may also reduce the pain associated with menstrual cramps.
Sometimes it is hard to fathom the lack of importance many people associate with Omega 3's, armed with just this small amount of information you should see the vital importance of including Omega 3's in your diet.
Because omega-3 fatty acids are obtained from natural sources, levels in supplements can vary, depending on the source and method of processing.
Contamination is a major issue; fish can accumulate toxins such as mercury, dioxins, and PCBs that are harmful to your health. Importantly Reflex® Nutrition have procedures in place to guarantee that every single batch of Reflex® Nutrition Omega 3 fatty acids are screened for all contaminants, giving you essential peace of mind and satisfaction.
Each Reflex® Nutrition Omega 3 capsule contains 1000 mg of pure, concentrated, contaminant free fish oil that provides 45% Omega 3 fatty acids.
References:
1. Garg M.L., Wierzbicki A., Keelan M., Thomson A.B., Clandinin M.T., "Fish Oil prevents change in arachidioc acid and cholesterol content in rat caused by dietery cholesterol".
2. Warner J.G. Jr., Ulrich I.H., Albrink M.J., Yeater R.A., "Combined effects of aerobic exercise and omega 3 fatty acids in hyperdemic persons", Med Sci Sports Exerc 1989;21(5): 49178-505
3. Dray F., Kouznetzova B., Harris D., Brazeau P., "Role of prostaglandins on growth hormone secretion: PGE2 a physiological stimulator". Advances in Prostaglandin and Thromboxane Research 1980;8:1321-8.
General
| Calories from Fat |
9 kcals |
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| Polyunsaturated Fat (as DHA omega-3) |
130 mg |
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| Polyunsaturated Fat (as EPA omega-3) |
170 mg |
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Vitamins
Ingredients:
Pharmaceutical grade fish oil, Natural tocopherols, Gelatine (Capsule).
Allergy information: Contains Fish, and Gelatine (Capsule).
