- Can help reduce risk of heart attack, stroke and abnormal heart rhythm
- Prevents plaque build up and blood clot formation
- Provides relief of tenderness and pain from rheumatoid arthritis
- Enteric coating eliminates odor and fishy after taste
- Supports mental health
- Helps fight inflammation
- Processed to be free from unwanted elements
Omega 3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) hold promise of significant health benefits yet are lacking in many diets. Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are the two groups of essential fatty acids, meaning they are necessary for optimal health but the body is unable to produce them so they must be part of the diet. It is important to maintain a good balance between Omega 3 and Omega 6 acids. Ideally you should consume two to four times as many Omega 6 oils (usually from vegetable oil and prominent in fast foods) as Omega 3 oils (from fatty fish like tuna) but the typical American diet contains as much as thirty times as many Omega 6 as Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 6 fatty acids, particularly in excess, lead to inflammation resulting in a greater risk of heart attack, stroke, or cancer.
The two main Omega 3 fatty acids are DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and together they have the potential to impact several key areas of your health.
Heart Disease and Stroke: The American Heart Association endorses Omega 3 fatty acids as good for the heart. Repeated studies have confirmed this endorsement. Omega 3 fatty acids work to raise good cholesterol (HDL) levels while lowering triglycerides and LDL levels as well as overall cholesterol levels. Omega 3 fatty acids can help prevent and treat atherosclerosis by reducing the buildup of plaque on artery walls and preventing blood clot formation. Omega 3 EFAs further enhance cardiovascular health by relaxing arteries and reducing arterial constriction and blood thickening. Hundreds of studies have confirmed that Omega 3 fatty acids reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and abnormal heart rhythm.
Mild hypertension: In a related area, Omega 3 EFAs helped lower high blood pressure. The effects was most noticeable in those people with borderline high blood pressure.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Omega 6 fatty acids can increase inflammation when too much is consumed. Omega 3 fatty acids counteract the inflammation caused by prostaglandins and leukotrienes which helps control arthritis and its symptoms. In studies, rheumatoid arthritis sufferers who took Omega 3 EFAs experienced a marked decline in tender joints and morning stiffness with an increase in grip strength. Many people were able to reduce their use of pain relievers. Some studies suggest Omega 3 fatty acids may also help osteoarthritis but more study is needed.
Mental Health: Both EPA and DHA are known for their contribution to brain health and development. There is evidence that low levels of Omega 3 EFAs may trigger disorders like depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and anxiety. Researchers know that depression rates are low in countries with high fish intake in the diet.
One of the chief complaints people have with fish oil supplements is the odor and fishy aftertaste that often accompanies these pills. Vitabase Super Omega 3 is enteric coated to eliminate the problem with odor and taste. The enteric coating also lets the softgel pass through the stomach to the intestinal tract for better absorption.
Our fish oil is molecularly distilled which eliminates PCBs, dioxins, and heavy metals. Our product complies with strict European standards regarding unwanted compounds.