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.jpg) BioCare
Mega EPA 1000mg
(EPA/DHA
fish oil concentrate)
Free Delivery for sizes 60 and 90 in UK and Europe
BioCare Mega EPA is a high potency fish oil capsule in a natural
triglyceride form, naturally concentrated using NEO-3™ - a
unique lipase enzyme process which results in a fish oil of
outstanding quality and high potency.
Also see:
BioCare EPA Forte
Allergens: From Fish, From Soya
Additional Information
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A high potency capsule
suitable for daily use.
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Suitable for use during
pregnancy (no added vitamin A or D) to support foetal
development.
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Provides fish oil from
anchovies and sardines and is free from detectable PCBs and
contaminants.
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Utilises our 'Multox'
antioxidant system for enhanced stability.
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Naturally concentrated
using our patented NEO-3™ process, utilising lipase enzymes.
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Mega EPA retains its
natural triglyceride form for enhanced bio-availability
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Naturally pre-digested
using our patented NEO-3™ process, for improved absorption
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Omega-3 fatty acids
support the heart and facilitate the utilisation of oxygen
by heart muscle.
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Omega-3 fatty acids
support the epithelial tissue lining the lungs, intestinal
tract and the skin.
Product Information per
Daily Intake
Fish Oil Concentrate 2333mg Providing 524mg EPA & 375mg DHA
Natural Mixed Tocopherols 10mg
Ingredients:
Fish Oil, Capsule Shell (Fish Gelatin & Glycerin), Sweet Orange
Oil, Natural Mixed Tocopherols, Sunflower Oil.
Recommended Intake
One capsule taken twice daily with food, or as professionally
directed.
Warnings
If you are under medical supervision, please consult a doctor
before use. Caution is advised with anti-coagulant medication
BioCare
Mega EPA 1000mg
(EPA/DHA
fish oil concentrate)
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Essential Fatty
Acids -
General Information
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
may offer the following benefits:
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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.
