Mi-Vitamin® Omega-3

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients found in fish and certain plant oils. They include ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Of the three, EPA and DHA help support heart health, normal brain function as well as normal growth and development.

Mi-Vitamin® Omega-3 1000mg Essential fatty acids contains MEG-3® fish oil.

• Without the fishy taste or smell
• Purified for safety (Purity levels outperform aggressive industry limits)
• Concentrated for potency
• Sustainably sourced from clean, omega-3 rich ocean fish
• MEG-3® freshness levels outperform aggressive industry limits – characterised by minimal oxidation

Each of these Omega-3 fatty acids is considered essential, meaning that they cannot be synthesized by the human body. Humans do have limited ability to convert dietary ALA to EPA and crucial DHA, however the efficiency of the conversion is very low (< 5%), and dietary intake of EPA and especially DHA is necessary to maintain sufficient amounts in the body.

1.   Cognitive and learning development in infants
2.   Cognitive function in all life stages
3.   Reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s
4.   Depression
5.   Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Numerous clinical studies show that EPA/DHA dose-dependently lower plasma triglyceride levels
• These fatty acids are thought to work by dampening production of triglycerides and VLDL in the liver
• They can also increase HDL-cholesterol concentrations and improve the LDL/HDL ratio
• EPA/DHA provide a desirable shift in the LDL particle size and buoyancy, changing from a small dense particle to a bigger more buoyant particle, a shift that is believed to be cardio-protective

Adults and children over 6 years: Take 1 to 3 capsules per day with meals or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Yes, Mi-Vitamin® Omega-3 can be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding. There are specific recommenedations on the dosage of Omega-3 during pregnancy and lactation as indicated in the “How should Mi-Vitamin® Omega-3 be used section.

Experts agree that people are not consuming enough EPA/DHA in their daily diets. In fact most people consume less than 100 mg of EPA/DHA per day.

• One way to close this nutritional gap is to consume fortified foods or dietary supplements containing these health-giving
  natural compounds
• Globally, recommended intakes for individual long-chain omega-3 have been developed and consistently indicate that
  250 to 500 mg/day of EPA and DHA should be consumed for general health and cardiovascular disease risk reduction

Required and Recommended EPA & DHA intake:

(Adapted from GOED at http://www.goedomega3.com/index.php/files/download/304)

*For secondary prevention of CHD (Coronary Heart Disease)

Consult your healthcare professional in cases of fish allergies.

Consult your healthcare professional when using the following medication:

• Contraceptive drugs
• Anticoagulant and anti-platelet drugs, herbs and supplements
• Blood pressure drugs, herbs and supplements
• Vitamin E

Mi-Vitamin® Omega-3 should be taken with meals or as recommended by your health care professional. It is also recommended to split the dosage between several meals than to take the capsules all at once as this assist with the bioavailabilty of the Omega-3. Some studies recommend that it is best taken with a meal that contains fat for better absorption.

Purified fish oil, Gelatin (bovine), glycerine, purified water, mixed natural tocopherols (antioxidants), sunflower oil

• Keep lid tightly closed
• Store below 25°C, in a cool dry place
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN