Name: Orthomega Liquid Fish Oil - 5.07 oz Special Discount
Brand: Ortho Molecular
SKU: SK0000099
Price: 26.15 USD
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Ortho Molecular Orthomega Liquid Fish Oil (Mango)

Cardiovascular Health

Orthomega^®Liquid Fish Oil provides high-intensity omega-3 support with 1.3 g of EPA, 850 mg of DHA, and 175 mg of DPA per serving. For those who want to significantly increase omega-3 levels, the natural mango-flavored liquid is the ideal alternative to encapsulated fish oil supplements.

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential cornerstones of human nutrition. We need them for proper health, but cannot produce them on our own. We must therefore consume these fats through diet or supplementation. Since Omega-3 fatty acids are known to benefit cardiovascular health, support healthy brain function and cognition, and help maintain a healthy inflammatory response, achieving the proper balance of omega-3s has become an important health strategy, requiring supplementation for most people. The American Heart Association recommends that those concerned about blood lipids take up to 4 g of omega-3 fatty acids per day.

Orthomega^®Liquid is a high-concentration fish oil, providing 1.3 g of EPA, 850 mg of DHA, and 175 mg of DPA in natural, bioidentical triglyceride forms for enhanced absorption and better assimilation into the body. It is sourced from cold, fresh waters off the Chilean coast. These waters provide the cleanest, most sustainable source of fish in the world. The Orthomega^®Liquid formulation is a convenient method of achieving optimal omega-3 levels in the body. The natural mango-flavored liquid is the ideal alternative to encapsulated fish oil supplements.

Key Benefits and Features:

Supports Cardiovascular Health and Blood Sugar Metabolism

Supports Cognitive Function and Development

Supports Healthy Skin, Joints, and Connective Tissues

Increases Visual and Ocular Health

Helps Maintain a Healthy Inflammatory Response and Strengthen Immune Function

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon (5 mL)	Amount/Serving
Calories	40
Total Fat	4.5 g
Cholesterol	10 mg
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids	2.6 g
EPA (Eicosatetraenoic Acid)	1.3 g
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)	850 mg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (additional)	450 mg
DPA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)	175 mg

Other Ingredients: Omega-3 Fish Oil (anchovy, jack mackerel, mackerel, and sardine) (Highly Refined and Concentrated), Natural Mango Flavor, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract (Leaf), Sunflower Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, and Ascorbyl Palmitate.

Does Not Contain: Gluten, corn, yeast, artificial colors, or flavors.

Suggested Use

Take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) per day or as recommended by your health care professional.

Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product. Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

More Info.

Fish Oil Delivery Triglycerides vs. Ethyl Esters

While the amount of EPA, DHA, and DPA provided in a fish oil product is important for efficacy, the type of fish oil delivered is another significant factor in defining fish oil effectiveness. The human body is accustomed to digesting and absorbing EPA, DHA, and DPA in the triglyceride form. Even though triglyceride-based fish oils are the preferred form for superior fish oil absorption, the vast majority of fish oil products available on the market are in the ethyl ester form. While ethyl esters allow for higher concentrations of EPA, DHA, and DPA, their unusual structure is resistant to the digestive enzymes (lipases) that enable fat breakdown. In a study comparing EPA and DHA digestion in both forms, five common digestive lipase enzymes were shown to more readily digest fish oil in the triglyceride form as compared to the ethyl ester substrate. A study, conducted by fish oil research pioneer Dr. Jorn Dyerberg, demonstrated that omega-3s in the re-esterified triglyceride form are more efficiently digested and therefore 70% more absorbable than omega-3s in the ethyl ester form.

Omega-3 Depletion

An accumulating body of research shows that the typical modern diet does not provide a sufficient amount of omega-3s for optimal health. Additionally, insufficient conversion of ALA to the active EPA, DHA, and DPA may reduce the amount available for use in organs and tissues. Symptoms of omega-3 deficiency are common and often overlooked. These may include dry, itchy, or flaky skin, poor sleep quality, poor circulation, eye discomfort, and mood imbalance.5 Most of the studies over the past three decades have focused on EPA and DHA. In recent years, however, research has looked at DPA, the intermediate between EPA and DHA, and the role it plays in our health. DPA is collected in a variety of tissues, including the liver, breast, brain, eyes, heart, and red blood cells, and is the intermediate between EPA and DPA. This, combined with the retroconversion of DHA back to EPA, suggests that DPA may be a reservoir for both EPA and DHA, thus increasing the storage of EPA, DHA, and DPA and, in turn, the beneficial healthy effects of omega-3 fatty acids. The roles associated with DHA and EPA in supporting metabolic processes, neurological development, and maintaining inflammatory balance may, in part, be attributed to DPA. Each teaspoon of Orthomega® Liquid contains 175 mg of DPA.

Cardiovascular and Blood Sugar Health

Omega-3 fatty acids have long been known to benefit cardiovascular health. The well-known GISSI-Prevenzione trial found that just 1 g a day of omega-3 fatty acids had a significant impact on cardiovascular health after three to four months of consumption. EPA and DHA have been shown to modulate levels of fat in the blood, and a meta-analysis of 31 placebo-controlled trials found that for each gram of omega-3s consumed, there was improved support for healthy blood pressure levels. Population studies have also reported that EPA and DHA support better blood sugar balance in populations consuming large amounts of the n-3 long-chain PUFAs.

Additional Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

In addition to their well-known cardiovascular benefits, omega-3 fatty acids play a central role in brain development, mood enhancement, improved cognition, joint comfort, and visual acuity.

Mood Enhancement

A double-blind study, which randomly assigned participants with low mood to either a placebo, 1 g/day or 2 g/day of EPA, found significant improvement with both doses of EPA compared to placebo in balancing mood.

Increased Mental Focus

In a recent British study, omega-3 blood levels were shown to be directly related to improved measures of cognition, performance, and behavior among healthy children with below-average reading ability.

Joint Comfort

A dose of 1,200 mg per day of omega-3 essential fatty acids was found to improve back and joint discomfort among 125 people, with 88% choosing to continue supplementation after the study’s end. Fish oil has also been shown to improve tender joints and morning stiffness after three months of consumption.

Visual Acuity

A study evaluating the long-term effects of EPA and DHA on visual development in 136 school-age Inuit children exposed to high levels of n-3 PUFAs during gestation found beneficial effects of DHA intake on visual acuity. Eating oily fish at least once per week compared with less than once per week was also found to enhance visual clarity and reduce commonly occurring visual deterioration in adults.