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Essential Fatty Acids Blend
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What is Essential Fatty Acids Blend?
Essential Fatty Acids formula is extremely popular. It contains Omega-3 and Omega-6 and provides am important for overall health. The key ingredients in our essential fatty acid supplement formula are Borage Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Organic Flaxseed Oil and Omega-3 Fish Oil (Marine Lipid Oil).
Who Should Consider Essential Fatty Acids Blend?
- People seeking heart disease prevention support;
- People with rheumatoid arthritis;
- People with skin complaints such as psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, and acne;
- People who desire healthy hair, skin and nails;
- Women with PMS symptoms and cyclical breast pain
Why?
Our Essential Fatty Acids Formula contains the top Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids which can nutritionally support cardiovascular health, promote normal inflammatory response and maintain healthy skin.
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What are Essential Fatty Acids and why are they essential for me?
Essential fatty acids are the basic building blocks of fats. The fatty acids considered 'essential' to live that cannot be made by the body must be supplied through the food we eat or supplementation. The other fatty acids manufactured by the body are important although not regarded as 'essential.' Polyunsaturated fatty acids are the 'good' fats necessary for healthy body functions and are typically found in vegetable oils. Chemically speaking, these fatty acids are not 'saturated' with hydrogen molecules and contain more than one double bond. They are divided into families depending on where their end-most double bond is located. There are two main subtypes of fatty acids: the Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. The Omega-3's are those with their end-most double bond 3 carbons from the Omega end. The Omega-6's are those with their end-most double bond 6 carbons from the Omega end.
Essential Fatty Acids are intricately involved in maintaining cellular health. They are considered the 'gate keepers', bringing important nutrients into the cell and keeping toxins out. Essential Fatty Acids produce hormone-like compounds that support healthy inflammatory response and help keep blood vessels dilated.
What is in the Essential Fatty Acid Formula?
Borage Oil
As a native plant of Europe, North Africa and Asia Minor, borage (borago officinalis) was first introduced to North America as a garden herb. Its medicinal use has been traced back to over a thousand years. More recently, research has found the seed oil to be effective in supporting several conditions from rheumatoid arthritis to premenstrual syndrome. Borage oil contains 20-23% of Gamma Linolenic Acid; the richest natural source of this fatty acid. Once processed by the body, Gamma Linolenic Acid is converted into beneficial hormone-like compounds called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins affect the function of practically every system in the body. These molecules are used in the regulation of inflammation, pain, blood pressure, fluid balance, and blood clotting. Prostaglandins also affect hormone production and function.
Fish Oil
Fish oil, an Omega-3 fatty acid, also known as marine lipid oil, offers high concentrations of polyunsaturated fats. Although all fish contain these fats, it is the cold water fish (e.g., salmon, tuna, trout, and mackerel) that provides a rich source due to their Omega-3 rich plankton diet. The colder the water, the higher the concentration of Omega-3 found in the plankton. Cold water fish contain the most potent forms of Omega-3; Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexanoic Acid (DHA). Fish oil supplementation provides 18 percent Eicosapentaenoic Acid and 12 percent Docosahexanoic Acid. Unlike the Omega-3 fatty acid found in other oils, the Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Docosahexanoic Acid in fish oil have been shown to provide additional cardiovascular benefits.
Evening Primrose Oil
The evening primrose plant (oenothera biennis) has been praised for centuries for its healing powers in a wide range of ailments. The use of evening primrose grew when researchers discovered that the seed oil of this flower contained a rich source of essential fatty acids. The two essential fatty acids the human body cannot work properly without are Linoleic Acid (LA), an Omega-6 fatty acid, and Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA), an Omega-3 fatty acid. Under ideal conditions, the body uses Linoleic Acid to produce Gamma Linolenic Acid. Like borage oil, the Gamma Linolenic Acid is used to produce beneficial hormone-like compounds called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins affect the function of practically every system in the body from regulating inflammation, pain, blood pressure, to hormone production and function. Evening primrose oil contains 74% Linoleic Acid and between 8-10% of Gamma Linolenic Acid.
Organic Flaxseed Oil
The flax plant (linum usitatissimum) is best known for the therapeutic oil gently pressed from its tiny, nutrient-dense seed. Flaxseed oil is recognized as nature's best vegetable source of Alpha Linolenic Acid, a beneficial Omega-3 fatty acid, which several studies indicate has the ability to reduce risk for a host of adverse health conditions. Approximately 20% of the Alpha Linolenic Acid we consume is transformed in our bodies into two other beneficial fatty acids: Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexanoic Acid (DHA) – the same beneficial compounds found in fish oil. Linoleic Acid, a polyunsaturated Omega-6 fatty acid, is also found in abundance in flaxseed oil. Linoleic Acid is vital for proper functioning of nerve cells, cell membranes, cell tissues and prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are hormone like compounds that influence almost every body system, from decreasing inflammation, to regulating blood pressure to PMS related water retention. Our organic flaxseed oil is made from gently pressing certified organic flaxseeds.
How much Essential Fatty Acid supplementation do I need?
We suggest taking 2 softgel capsules of Essential Fatty Acid Formula each day.
Other Essential Fatty Acids
We also sell several Essential Fatty Acids on their own. These include:
Omega-3 Fish Oil
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
Evening Primrose Oil
Flaxseed Oil (Organic)
Side Effects
Borage leaves and flowers contain small amounts of liver toxins called pyrrolizidine alkaloids, or PA's. In theory, pyrrolizidine alkaloids could cause harm if ingested over long enough periods of time. Fortunately, our Borage Seed Oil is pyrrolizidine alkaloid free and present no risk of PA toxicity. Minor side effects can include bloating, nausea, indigestion and headache. Do not take if you: Are pregnant, or planning a pregnancy Take high blood pressure medication Are prone to heavy menstrual flow
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Label Facts
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Softgels
Servings per container: 30 |
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Amount Per Serving |
% Daily Value |
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| Total Calories: 17 |
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| Total Fat |
1602 mg |
2.5%* |
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| Saturated Fat |
239 mg |
1.2%* |
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| Trans Fat |
0 mg |
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| Unsaturated Fat |
1363 mg |
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| Monounsaturated Fat |
410 mg |
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| Polyunsaturated Fat |
953 mg |
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| Cholesterol |
0 mg |
0% |
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| Total Carbohydrate |
218 mg |
<1%* |
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| Protein |
473mg |
<1%* |
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| Vitamin E (d-Alpha-Tocopherol) |
10 IU |
33% |
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| Borage oil (>20% GLA) |
400 mg |
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| Evening Primrose Oil (9.5% GLA) |
400 mg |
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| Organic Flaxseed Oil (50% GLA) |
400 mg |
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| Marine Lipid Oil (30% EPA/DHA) |
400 mg |
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Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerine, water.
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Allergen Warning
Contains fish (anchovy, sardine and or mackerel) product
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Dietary Restrictions
 This is not a vegetarian product.
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References
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- Kromhout, D., Bosscheiter, E.B, and De Lezenne-Coulander, "Inverse Relation Between Fish Oil Consumption and 20 Year Mortality from Coronary Heart Disease". New England Journal of Medicine 312: 1205-9, 1985.
Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trials
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- Geerling, B. J., A. Badart-Smook, C. van Deursen, A. C. van Houwelingen, M. G. Russel, R. W. Stockbrugger and R. J. Brummer (2000). "Nutritional supplementation with N-3 fatty acids and antioxidants in patients with Crohn's disease in remission: effects on antioxidant status and fatty acid profile." Inflamm Bowel Dis 6(2): 77-84.
- Goodfellow, J., M. F. Bellamy, M. W. Ramsey, C. J. Jones and M. J. Lewis (2000). "Dietary supplementation with marine omega-3 fatty acids improve systemic large artery endothelial function in subjects with hypercholesterolemia." J Am Coll Cardiol 35(2): 265-70.
- Stark, K. D., E. J. Park, V. A. Maines and B. J. Holub (2000). "Effect of a fish-oil concentrate on serum lipids in postmenopausal women receiving and not receiving hormone replacement therapy in a placebo-controlled, double-blind trial." Am J Clin Nutr 72(2): 389-94.
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- Vericel, E., C. Calzada, P. Chapuy and M. Lagarde (1999). "The influence of low intake of n-3 fatty acids on platelets in elderly people." Atherosclerosis 147(1): 187-92.
- Volker, D., P. Fitzgerald, G. Major and M. Garg (2000). "Efficacy of fish oil concentrate in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis." J Rheumatol 27(10): 2343-6.
- von Schacky, C., P. Angerer, W. Kothny, K. Theisen and H. Mudra (1999). "The effect of dietary omega-3 fatty acids on coronary atherosclerosis. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial." Ann Intern Med 130(7): 554-62.
- Yam, D., G. Bott-Kanner, I. Genin, M. Shinitzky and E. Klainman (2001). "[The effect of omega-3 fatty acids on risk factors for cardiovascular diseases]." Harefuah 140(12): 1156-8, 1230.
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