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NP Omega Factors
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MSRP: $29.95
Price: $17.95
You Save: $12.00 (40%)
Item Number: HO36
Manufacturer: Nature's Purest
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967 mg - 150 Softgels
Omega 3-6-9 Essential Fatty Acids
Contains: Fish Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Primrose Oil, and CLA.
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
While small percentages of essential fatty acids can be obtained from food, the majority of the population tends to consume far more of the saturated ‘bad’ fats than essential ‘good’ fats (Omega-3 and -6). NP Omega Factors is an ideally balanced, full-spectrum source of these “good fats”.
• Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are necessary fats that humans cannot synthesize, and must be obtained through diet. EFAs are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids derived from linolenic, linoleic, and oleic acids. There are two families of EFAs: Omega-3 and Omega-6. Omega-9 is necessary yet "non-essential" because the body can manufacture a modest amount on its own, provided essential EFAs are present. The number following "Omega-" represents the position of the first double bond, counting from the terminal methyl group on the molecule. Omega-3 fatty acids are derived from Linolenic Acid, Omega-6 from Linoleic Acid, and Omega-9 from Oleic Acid.
EFAs support the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune, and nervous systems. The human body needs EFAs to manufacture and repair cell membranes, enabling the cells to obtain optimum nutrition and expel harmful waste products. A primary function of EFAs is the production of prostaglandins, which regulate body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, blood clotting, fertility, conception, and play a role in immune function by regulating inflammation and encouraging the body to fight infection. Essential Fatty Acids are also needed for proper growth in children, particularly for neural development and maturation of sensory systems, with male children having higher needs than females. Fetuses and breast-fed infants also require an adequate supply of EFAs through the mother's dietary intake.
EFA deficiency is common in the United States, particularly Omega-3 deficiency. An ideal intake ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids is between 1:1 and 4:1, with most Americans only obtaining a ratio between 10:1 and 25:1. The minimum healthy intake for both linolenic (Omega-3) and linoleic (Omega-6) acid via diet, per adult per day, is 1.5 grams of each. One tablespoon of flaxseed oil can provide this amount, or larger amounts of other linolenic-rich foods. Because high heat destroys linolenic acid, cooking in linolenic-rich oils or eating cooked linolenic-rich fish is unlikely to provide a sufficient amount.
EFA deficiency and Omega 6/3 imbalance is linked with serious health conditions, such as heart attacks, cancer, insulin resistance, asthma, lupus, schizophrenia, depression, postpartum depression, accelerated aging, stroke, obesity, diabetes, arthritis, ADHD, and Alzheimer's Disease, among others. *
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 150
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Calories 10
Calories from Fat 10
Total Fat 1 gm 2% *
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 gm **
Conjugated Linoleic Acid 500 mg **
(From 667 mg CLA 75%)
Evening Primrose Oil 100 mg **
Cis-Linoleic Acid (LA) 74 mg
Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) 9 mg
Flaxseed Oil 100 mg **
Alpha-Linoleic Acid (Omega-3) 50 mg
Linoleic Acid (Omega-6) 12 mg
Oleic Acid (Omega-9) 14 mg
Other Fatty Acids & Phytonutrients 7 mg
Fish Body Oil 100 mg **
(EPA) (Omega-3) 18 mg
(DHA) (Omega-3) 12 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Daily Value not established |
Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Carmel color.
Does Not Contain: Free of yeast, wheat, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, sodium (less than 5 mg per serving). No artificial colors or preservatives.
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel 3 times daily with a glass of water and food. Take consistently each day for best results
* These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. |
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