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This product may have the following benefits
BioCare DriCelle(R)
Omega 3
Provides fish oil from anchovies and sardines
and is free from detectable PCB's and contaminants
Features
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Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids
help maintain a healthy heart and facilitate the use of oxygen by
the heart muscle
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Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids
are important for health of the skin, and for the lining of the
lungs and intestines
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When taken in conjunction with a low
fat diet, fish oils can help maintain normal cholesterol levels
and platelet integrity
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Provides fish oil from anchovies and
sardines and is free from detectable PCB's and contaminants
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DriCelle Omega-3 provides a good source
of the omega-3 essential fatty acids EPA and DHA
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DriCelle Omega-3 contains added vitamin
E and vitamin C to enhance stability and as antioxidants
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Vacuum packed to maintain freshness
and to protect delicate oils from oxidation
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DriCelle Omega-3, when mixed into
water, produces a palatable tasting effervescent lemon drink
Udo Erasmus, in his book Fats and Oils,
says the following:
"EPA and DHA, being highly unsaturated,
have a strong urge to disperse. They have extremely low melting points
(-54o
and -44o
C respectively), and will not aggregate.
So strong is their tendency to move away from other molecules of the
same kind," he continues, "that they help to disperse aggregations of
the saturated fatty acids, which like to stick together." He continues
"EPA and DHA thus keep deposits of saturated fatty acids and cholesterol
from glueing up our arteries, and they also keep the platelets from
getting sticky. The result? Clean arteries. No clots. No cardiovascular
disease. No problems. They also lower blood pressure by about 10 points."
He further refers to the benefits of omega
3's EPA and DHA in helping to prevent strokes, heart attacks, pulmonary
embolism and atherosclerosis.
Reference:
BMJ 2004;328:30-35
(3 January)
Clinical
review
Science, medicine, and the future
Omega 3 fatty acids and cardiovascular
disease—fishing for a natural treatment
Jehangir N Din,
research fellow, David E Newby, reader,
Andrew D Flapan, consultant cardiologist
Ingredients typically per 4g scoop
1000mg Dricelle Fish Oil (providing
approx 326mg EPA and 208mg DHA)
90mg Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
60mg Vitamin E 90i.u. (d-alpha tocopherol)
4mg Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
400mcg Beta Carotene 666i.u. (providing
66.7mcg retinol equivalents)
In a base of:
Fructooligosaccharides (F.O.S.), fructose,
freeze-dried lemon juice concentrate, freeze-dried essential oil of
lemon, potassium bicarbonate, anhydrous citric acid
Details believed to be correct as at 11.04
*1 *1 DriCelle is a unique process that
locks microscopically small droplets of essential fatty acids into a
"micelle", coated first with natural oil of lemon and then with a dry
oligosaccharide powder. The DriCelle process provides the means by which
large doses of essential nutritional oils can be taken in a palatable
form with enhanced absorption and bioavailability.
*2 Micellisation is the dispersion of
micellised fat soluble nutrients to microscopic particles. In this finely
dispersed form, fats and oils are more readily absorbed and soluble
in water.
This information is not intended to replace
the advice of a qualified Healthcare Professional.
We always recommend you
check with your health care practitioner or
physician prior to beginning any new supplement or diet program,
especially if you are on any medication, nursing, pregnant or
have any other existing medical condition.
BioCare
BioCare is an
independent, privately owned science based company founded in the United Kingdom
by practitioners with many years experience in biological science and nutrition.
BioCare's emphasis is on quality and innovation in both product development and
manufacturing techniques.
Over the years,
BioCare has been the first to introduce into the United Kingdom, and in some
cases the world, a number of new and exciting nutrition ingredients, products
and manufacturing processes.
BioCare uses the
purest raw materials available in their manufacturing and wherever possible,
produce their own ingredients, thus enabling them to maintain greater control
over what goes into their products. The entire BioCare product range is designed
to be hypoallergenic.
BioCare and its
products are highly respected by British Nutrition Practitioners.
Essential
Fatty Acids
Fatty
acids are the basic structural units of lipids, which are dietary fats.
The body can synthesize many fatty acids, but those that cannot be manufactured
in adequate amounts must be obtained from the diet. These are called
essential fatty acids (EFAs).
Fatty
acids are classified as saturated, monosaturated or polyunsaturated –
depending on the amount of hydrogen in the basic carbon chain of the molecule.
(The
process of ‘hydrogenation’ – hydrogenated vegetable oil – involves
adding hydrogen to the molecule to make a polyunsaturated, liquid oil, into a
saturated, solid oil, such as margarine).
Many
nutritionists and scientists report Americans consume too much omega-6 fatty
acids and under-consume omega-3 fatty acids. (The terms omega-3 and
omega-6 refer to the location of the first double bond in the carbon atom of the
fatty acid molecule.) Including more omega-3-rich foods such as fish in
the diet and decreasing the consumption of omega-6 foods such as some
hydrogenated oils, may help maintain proper hormonal balance and overall health
and wellness.
Essential
fatty acids offer profound benefits. They help:
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Influence
hormone production, immunity and cardiovascular health.
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Maintain
the structure and function of the cellular and sub-cellular membranes.
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Regulate
cholesterol transport, degradation and removal from the body.
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Influence
prostaglandins – hormone-like substances that promote smooth muscle
contractions, regulate blood pressure, regulate gastric secretions, and
impact other hormones – through a series of enzyme-dependent reactions.
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Support
normal growth, especially of blood vessels and nerves.
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Keep
skin and other tissue youthful and supple by lubricating abilities.
EFAs
are most abundant in fish oils and unadulterated seed oils, such as canola,
sunflower and safflower oils. Flaxseed oil is an exceptional oil,
containing both omega-3 and omega-6 in appreciable amounts. Cold saltwater
fatty fish – such as herring, haddock, cod, mackerel, and salmon – are also
rich in omega-3 polyunsaturates and serve as the source of fish oil supplements.
The
most important fatty acids are linoleic acid, linolenic acid, gamma linolenic
acid (GLA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
Omega
6 and omega 3 oils may not be suitable for individuals taking anti-blood
clotting drugs such as Warfarin, Coumarin and Heparin.
GLA
(Evening Primrose Oil) may not be suitable for people suffering from epilepsy.
Fish oils may not be suitable for people allergic to fish. BioCare DriCelle
Omega 3 powder
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