It would be difficult to find a health supplement so universal in its benefits as the Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) known as Omega-3. (EFAs are necessary fats that the human body is unable to manufacture and therefore must be obtained through the diet.)
EFAs provide support for the cardiovascular, immune and nervous systems and are known for their ability to relieve the pain of arthritis and to help relieve depression. The human body utilizes EFAs to manufacture and repair the membranes of cells, enabling them to obtain the nutritional elements they need to stay healthy, and to expel waste products that could cause toxicity. One of their vital roles is in the production of prostaglandins. These hormonelike substances regulate vital body functions such as the heart rate, blood pressure and clotting, fertility and conception. They also play a very important role in immune function by regulating inflammation and helping to fight infection.
More and more, researchers are drawing the conclusion that the process of inflammation is responsible for a number of diseases associated with ageing, including heart disease, strokes, arthritis and the development of many cancers. The fact that Omega-3 fatty acids suppress inflammation makes them a health supplement that should be in everyone’s medicine cabinet.
Omega-3 Intake is Often Too Low
There are two primary types of EFA: Omega-3 and Omega-6. A deficiency in EFA consumption - particularly Omega-3 - is common among North Americans. The ideal ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids is 4:1. However, most of us consume far more Omega-6, pushing the ratio to between 10:1 and 25:1. While it is easy to consume Omega-6 in the diet (it is present in vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, breads and other baked or processed goods), it is not so easy to obtain Omega-3. The primary sources of Omega-3 are fish oil (particularly cold water fish like salmon and sardines), flax oil, canola oil and Omega-3 eggs.
Highly Specialized Formulas
In recognition of the significance of Omega-3 EFAs to human health, London Drugs has formulated a number of Wild Ocean Omega-3 supplements, to meet your specific health requirements and dietary needs.
Wild Ocean EFAs are available in the following formulations:
- Omega-3 Lemon Flavour High Potency (1000 mg) softgels.
- Omega-3 Orange Flavour Easy Swallow softgels (250 mg).
- Omega-3 High Potency 400 EPA/200 DHA softgels. This formulation contains the EFAs, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid).
- Omega-3 Enteric Coated High Potency 400 EPA/200 DHA softgels.
- Omega-3 Cardio Formula 400 EPA/200 DHA and 530 ALA (alpha linolenic acid) to further support heart health.
- Omega-3 Women’s High Potency 400 EPA/200 DHA/ 260 ALA and 50 GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) to provide additional relief of PMS symptoms.
- Omega-3 High Potency Liquid 980 EPA/545 DHA with vitamins A and D.
- Omega-3 Children’s Liquid 490 EPA/273 DHA with vitamins A and D.
All London Drugs Wild Ocean Omega-3 products are formulated with Canadian MEG-3 ™ fish oils—the industry standard for the highest quality, naturally sourced, purest fish oils available today. MEG-3 ™ fish oils meet and exceed standards set by Health Canada and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). Impurities such as PCBs, dioxins, mercury and other heavy metals are removed before the fish oil is concentrated.