BioCare OmegaCare

(pure fish oil with oil of orange)

Suitable for children from 2 years old (although they may prefer Nutri Eskimo Kids)

Recommended Intake:

Adults: One to four teaspoons of BioCare OmegaCare taken daily with food or as professionally directed. Can be taken directly from the spoon or mixed in water or juice.

Children from 2 years old:

Daily intake of one-fifth (1/5 teaspoon - approx. 1ml).

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Store out of reach of young children. Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Although we take great care in what we say about products on this site, you should always read the manufacturer's label on the actual product carefully before taking supplements.
 

N.B. Refrigerate after opening

Contra-indications

OmegaCare is not suitable for individuals taking anti-blood clotting medication such as Warfarin, Coumarin and Heparin. Not suitable for individuals allergic to fish or fish by-products or citrus.

Code

b321225

Size

225ml liquid

Price

£18.06

BioCare OmegaCare

Concentrated High Potency Pure Fish Oil with oil of Orange

Ingredients typically per teaspoon (approx 5ml)

2.25g Fish Oil Concentrate (providing 1050mg EPA and 750mg DHA)

25mg Natural Mixed Tocopherols

In a base of Essential oil of Orange

Nutritional Information per Daily Intake (1 teaspoon - approx 5mls)

Fish Oil Concentrate 4.54g (providing 1050mg eicosapentaenoic acid EPA and 750mg docosahexaenoic acid DHA; natural mixed tocopherols 25mg. 

In a base of: Orange Oil.

Ingredients: Fish Oil, Essential Oil of Orange, Natural Mixed Tocopherols, Sunflower Oil.

Allergen Information

Fish.  The natural mixed tocopherols (vitamin E) in OmegaCare is from soya.

This product may have the following benefits

• Fish oils are a rich source of the essential fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanaenoic acid).

• Essential fatty acids are crucial for the development of the brain, nervous system and for the maintenance of healthy eyesight.*

• Fish oils have been shown to help maintain normal blood lipid levels and support the integrity and mobility of the joints.*

Features

• Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain a healthy heart and help the use of oxygen by the heart muscle*

• Omega-3 fatty acids are important for the health of the skin, and the lining of the lungs and intestines*

• When taken in conjunction with a low fat diet, fish oils may help maintain normal cholesterol levels and platelet integrity*

• EPA and DHA may reduce the symptoms of migraine headaches*

• EPA and DHA from omega-3 fish oil have been used extensively for rheumatoid arthritis because of their anti-inflammatory effects, and they may also be helpful for the inflammation of osteoarthritis*

• BioCare OmegaCare is flavoured with natural essential oil of orange to increase palatability

• BioCare OmegaCare provides fish oil from south pacific anchovies which are further down in the food chain than traditional sources of fish oils

• Each batch of BioCare OmegaCare is independently tested for heavy metals, PCBs and other organic and inorganic contaminants

• BioCare OmegaCare is suitable for use during pregnancy and for children

• BioCare OmegaCare is high potency

*References

Morris MC, Sacks F, Rosner B. Does fish oil lower blood pressure? A meta-analysis of controlled trials. Circulation 1993;88:523-33

Burr ML, et al. Effects of changes in fat, fish, and fibre intakes on death and myocardial reinfarction: diet and reinfarction trial (DART). Lancet 1989;ii:757-61.
Kromhout D, et al. The inverse relation between fish consumption and 20-year mortality from coronary heart disease. New Engl J Med 1985;312(19):1205

Glueck CJ, McCarren T, Hitzemann R, et al. Amelioration of severe migraine with omega-3 fatty acids: a double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial. Am J Clin Nutr 1986;43(4):710[abstr]

Bjorneboe A, Soyland E, Bjorneboe G-E A, et al. Effect of dietary supplementation with eicosapentaenoic acid in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. Brit J Dermatol 1987;117:463-9.
Soyland E, Rajka G, Bjorneboe A, et al. The effect of eicosapentaenoic acid in the treatment of atopic dermatitis. A clinical Study. Arch Derm Venereol (Stockh) 1989;144(Suppl):139

Altman R, Gray R. Inflammation in osteoarthritis. Clin Rheum Dis 1985;11:353

Any references, studies or testimonials on this website do not imply that similar results will happen with your use of products referred to.  Our web pages are not intended to recommend any supplement as a drug, as a diagnosis for specific illnesses or conditions, nor as a product to eliminate diseases or other medical conditions or complications. We make no medical claims as to the benefits of any of the products to improve medical conditions.

*We always recommend that you work in conjunction with your primary medical advisor, particularly if you have an existing medical condition, and that you do not take any products during pregnancy or breast-feeding without first referring to your primary medical advisor.

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:

• Influence hormone production, immunity and cardiovascular health.

• Maintain the structure and function of the cellular and sub-cellular membranes.

• Regulate cholesterol transport, degradation and removal from the body.

• 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.

• Support normal growth, especially of blood vessels and nerves.

• 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 OmegaCare High Potency Pure Concentrated Fish Oil