Vitals - Ultra Pure EPA/DHA 1000 mg - 60 softgels - SPECIAL OFFER

Ultra Pure EPA/DHA 1000 mg by Vitals is a fish oil preparation that contains the important omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in a particularly high dosage, with a good balance between EPA and DHA. It is ideally suited for people who want to optimally support their omega-3 fatty acid status or achieve specific health benefits. The absorption of fatty acids in Ultra Pure EPA/DHA 1000 mg is excellent because they are in the high-quality triglyceride form. Producer Golden Omega is known for making fish oil that is extremely pure. Moreover, the total oxidation values (TOTOX) are very low for every batch of oil. The oil itself is very clear in color, which reflects its exceptionally high quality. All in all, Ultra Pure EPA/DHA 1000 mg is high-dosed, pure, exceptionally fresh, and easily absorbable. In short, you can confidently choose Ultra Pure EPA/DHA 1000 mg by Vitals! Good for the heart, brain, eyes, and more... Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA together have a beneficial effect on the heart. And DHA also contributes to the maintenance of normal vision and healthy brain function. It's no coincidence that eating particularly fatty fish, which are naturally rich in EPA and DHA, is always part of official recommendations for healthy eating. In practice, however, a significant portion of people do not eat enough (fatty) fish to meet the recommended daily doses of EPA and DHA. There are various reasons why people do not meet the recommendations, but this is a problem because fish is still our most important source of EPA and DHA. Moreover, the same official recommendations indicate that it is better not to eat fish too often. This is due to the harmful substances that can be present in it due to environmental pollution (especially dioxins, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and heavy metals such as methylmercury). This is not an issue with good quality fish oil supplements that are purified and therefore contain little to no contaminants. More and more people are therefore choosing to supplement their diet daily with a fish oil supplement to optimally benefit from the health advantages of these important polyunsaturated long-chain fatty acids. A high-dose fish oil supplement like Ultra Pure EPA/DHA 1000 mg offers the added value that even the health effects that only occur at higher doses of EPA and DHA can be easily achieved with an intake of just 2 to 3 softgels per day. Research has shown that EPA and DHA, with a daily intake of 2 grams (2 softgels), contribute to maintaining healthy blood fat levels. The blood contains various fats (also called triglycerides) that come partly from our diet and are partly produced by the liver. And EPA and DHA have a beneficial effect on the composition of the blood, concerning fat levels. With a daily intake of 3 grams (3 softgels), EPA and DHA are also beneficial for blood pressure. Thus, Ultra Pure EPA/DHA 1000 mg is an excellent addition to a healthy and balanced diet for people who want to support their blood pressure and maintain healthy blood fat levels. Required dosage of EPA/DHA for optimal omega-3 fatty acid status The omega-3 fatty acid status refers to the amount of EPA and DHA present in the body. Nowadays, it is possible to measure omega-3 fatty acid status. This can be done, among other things, by means of a finger-prick blood test where the so-called omega-3 index is determined. The omega-3 index refers to the percentage of EPA and DHA in the total fatty acid composition in the cell membrane of red blood cells and is a reliable measure of omega-3 fatty acid status. The omega-3 index correlates well with the level of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids in tissues and organs, including the heart. There is increasing evidence that an omega-3 index of at least 8% is optimal. Research shows that for many people, especially those with a Western diet (typically with an excessively high intake of omega-6 fatty acids), it is necessary to consume high doses of EPA/DHA to achieve this. With a low omega-3 index (approx. 4.5%, which is a common value in Western countries), supplementation of 2 grams of EPA/DHA generally ensures that the omega-3 index is around 8% after about three months. For maintenance, approximately 700-1000 mg of EPA/DHA per day (depending on one's eating habits) may suffice. Golden Omega Fish Oil Ultra Pure EPA/DHA 1000 mg contains fish oil from the producer Golden Omega. It is located in a state-of-the-art production facility in northern Chile. The building is in a very strategic location, right next to the waters where the anchovies used for fish oil production are caught. The great advantage of this is that the fish can be processed quickly after being caught and thus remains very fresh. Golden Omega works exclusively with certified fishermen to keep the ecological impact as low as possible. Golden Omega's main priorities in the production of its fish oil are purity and quality. The application of a patented purification process to remove contaminants from the fish, combined with a patented concentration process, ensures that Golden Omega delivers very high-quality products. This is reflected in the extremely clear color of the fish oil and, above all, in the very low TOTOX values of their oils (with an average value below 5). TOTOX stands for Total Oxidation value and is a measure of the freshness/rancidity of an oil. Fish oil is particularly susceptible to oxidation because it contains a large amount of fragile unsaturated fatty acids. Oxidative damage to fatty acids occurs through contact with oxygen, but can also be accelerated by, among other things, heating (as happens when frying fish). A low TOTOX value is important because rancid oils do not appear to be healthy and is, in addition to purity, a good measure of the quality of a fish oil supplement. Moreover, a low TOTOX value minimizes the chance of fishy burps. And that is also a big advantage for many people. Golden Omega has various certifications in the field of quality and sustainability, as additional evidence of the high standard that their fish oils meet, including IFOS (quality mark for the quality, freshness, purity, and stability of fish oil), Friend of the Sea (quality mark for sustainable fishing and protection of the natural ecosystem), Dolphin Safe (quality mark for sustainable fishing and protection of dolphins), and Green-e (quality mark for green energy). The difference between fish oil in triglyceride form and ethyl esters There are different types of fish oil preparations on the market. In addition to supplements with omega-3 fatty acids in their natural triglyceride form (often liquid fish oil such as Liquid EPA/DHA 1200 mg) and in the re-esterified triglyceride form (such as Ultra Pure EPA/DHA 1000 mg from Vitals), there are also products that contain EPA and DHA in the so-called ethyl ester form. What exactly is the difference? Naturally, fats in food, and also in fish oil, occur in the form of triglycerides. These consist of three fatty acid molecules bound to one glycerol molecule (see figure 1). In the case of unprocessed fish oil, one of these is EPA or DHA, and the other two consist of other fatty acids. As a result, the natural concentration of EPA/DHA in fish oil is not higher than approximately 30%. For fish oil supplements in softgels, higher concentrations are desired (up to 80-90%), because the space in a softgel is limited. So, during the production process, the fatty acid chains are split off from the glycerol, and the EPA/DHA fatty acids are isolated by means of extraction. Because these free fatty acids are very unstable, they are then individually bound to an ethanol molecule. These compounds are called ethyl esters. This method is used for many fish oil supplements. However, in the production of the fish oil in Ultra Pure EPA/DHA 1000 mg by Golden Omega, the EPA/DHA fatty acids are re-esterified to a glycerol chain, thus again forming a triglyceride (also abbreviated to rTG, which stands for 're-esterified triglyceride'). In this way, it resembles the natural fatty acid structure again, but with three EPA/DHA side chains instead of just one. EPA/DHA as triglycerides is better absorbed than as ethyl esters In the body, fats (triglycerides) are broken down into monoglycerides and free fatty acids, so that they are small enough to be absorbed into the intestinal cell. They are then rebuilt into triglycerides. As triglycerides, the fatty acids are absorbed via the lymphatic system and enter the bloodstream. The disadvantage of ethyl esters is that they need an extra enzyme to be split into free fatty acids. Moreover, they need surrounding triglycerides from food to allow the fat-splitting enzymes to function properly. Therefore, several studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids in triglyceride form are better absorbed. And that this difference is even greater if the omega-3 supplement is taken with a meal that does not contain much fat (such as an average breakfast or lunch). For omega-3 fatty acids in triglyceride form, it also applies that absorbability is even better with a fat-containing meal compared to a low-fat meal or on an empty stomach. Figure 1: Three forms of fish oil supplements. Permitted health claims: EPA and DHA are good for the normal function of the heart, with a daily intake of 250 mg EPA and DHA (1 softgel per day) DHA is good for maintaining healthy brain function and good vision, with a daily intake of 250 mg DHA (1 softgel per day) EPA and DHA are good for maintaining healthy blood fat levels with a daily intake of 2 grams EPA/DHA (2 softgels per day) EPA and DHA are good for maintaining normal blood pressure with a daily intake of 3 grams EPA/DHA (3 softgels per day)

Usage: Take 1-3 softgels daily with a meal and water. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Please note: The additional daily intake of EPA and DHA combined should not exceed 5 grams (5 softgels Ultra Pure EPA/DHA 1000 mg).

Ingredients: Fish oil triglyceride concentrate (from anchovy), fish gelatin (softgel capsule), humectant (glycerol), purified water, d-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E). Composition per softgel:
RI*
Fish oil concentrate (triglycerides)
1428 mg
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Of which:
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
570 mg
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DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
430 mg
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Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol)
5 mg-TE**
42% Composition per 2 softgels:
RI*
Fish oil concentrate (triglycerides)
2856 mg
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Of which:
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
1140 mg
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DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
860 mg
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Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol)
10 mg-TE**
83% Composition per 3 softgels:
RI*
Fish oil concentrate (triglycerides)
4284 mg
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Of which:
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
1710 mg
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DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
1290 mg
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Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol)
15 mg-TE**
125% *RI = reference intake ** mg-TE = mg d-alpha-tocopherol equivalents The fish oil triglyceride concentrate is produced by Golden Omega S.A. using proprietary concentration and purification technology.

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