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.
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.
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.
Required and Recommended EPA & DHA intake:
Each softgel capsule contains: | ||
Organisation | Recommendation | |
FAO/WHO20 | General adult population | 250 mg–2* g/day EPA + DHA |
Pregnant/lactating women | 300 mg/day EPA + DHA of which at least
200 mg/day is DHA |
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2 – 18 years | Adequate Intake(AI) levels of:
EPA + DHA 100 – 150 mg for 2-4 years EPA + DHA 150 – 200 mg for 4-6 years EPA + DHA 200 – 300 mg for 6-10 years to the adult value assigned at age 10 year |
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International Society for the Study of Fat and Lipids(ISSFAL) | General adult population for cardiovascular health | At least 500 mg/day of EPA + DHA |
Pregnant/lactating women | DHA: 200 mg/day | |
World Association of Perinatal Medicine | Pregnant/lactating women | 200 mg DHA/day |
World Gastroenterology Organization | General adult population | 3 – 5 servings/wk of fish |
(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:
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.
Each softgel capsule contains: | ||
Fish oil | 1000 mg | |
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 180 mg | |
DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) | 120 mg | |
Natural Vit E added as antioxidant | 0.47 IU |
Purified fish oil, Gelatin (bovine), glycerine, purified water, mixed natural tocopherols (antioxidants), sunflower oil