Because they work in tandem, it is important to include the same amount of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats in your diet. However, due to modern diets and food processing practices, our diets may contain as much as thirty times the Omega 6s as Omega 3s. Omega 6 fats produce more inflammatory metabolites than Omega 3s, meaning that muscles, nerves, and even organs can be subjected to undue stress when too many Omega 6s are consumed.

Types of Omega-3 Fats in NORWEGIAN OMEGA 3

 

EPA (eicosapentoic acid), an omega-3 fatty acid naturally found in the fish oils in Norwegian Omega 3, is a noted anti-inflammatory compound used to treat everything from arthritis to asthma.

As autoimmune disease suppressants, the eicosanoids metabolized from EPA regulate the damage caused by inflammatory immune system elements such as cytokines. Omega-6 eicosanoids tend to produce these molecules, which are activated by oxidative stress (and in turn cause oxidative stress when they're activated, in order to activate other cytokines), but this inflammatory response can get out of hand without omega-3-produced eicosanoids deriving from EPA. Omega-3 eicosanoids reduce the oxidative stress when there aren't any bacteria or viruses to fight, restoring the body to a natural state of equilibrium.

EPA has also been shown to lower incidences of schizophrenia, depression, and suicidal behavior, due to its ability to inhibit inflammatory molecules in the brain.

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), the other major compound in Norwegian Pure Omega 3, is a major component of brain and retinal tissue. DHA supplementation can prevent a number of degenerative diseases including macular degeneration in the eyes and Alzheimer's Disease. DHA helps to form several neurotransmitters, which are essential to normal nerve and brain function. In addition, the docosanoids synthesized from DHA can also help to reduce inflammation in muscular, joint and immune systems.

Not All Fish Oil Supplements Are Created Equal

Many fish oil supplements on the market today are watered down with unnecessary ingredients at best, and toxic chemicals at worst.  NORWEGIAN OMEGA 3 - Double Strength  contains up to three to five times as much EPA and DHA as other leading fish oil brands. You get pharmaceutical-grade Omega-3 supplementation, without the potential side effects or cost. Thanks to the purity of Norwegian waters and our molecular distillation process, our softgels are 100% free of harmful industrial compounds.

In addition, many people have had trouble with fish oil supplements causing reflux or gag responses. Fish oils, while incredibly healthy, can taste awful. It's an unspoken understanding in the medical world that the worse something tastes, the healthier it is for you. We add lemon extract, orange oil, and enteric coatings to our easy-to-swallow, odor-controlled softgels, allowing you to have the best health benefits and taste possible.

Keep in mind that human beings can't produce their own Omega-3 fatty acids. Because of our diet, it is often incredibly difficult to get enough omega 3s to ensure adequate brain and heart health. Omega 3 supplementation is almost a necessity in this day and age. Which pill will you take? The choice is yours, but if you want the most efficient, safest, easiest-to-swallow fish oil supplement on the market, Norwegian Pure Omega 3 is the product for you.