The Truth About Fish Oil, Omega 3, DHA and EPA -- Check out the Latest Info Here:
"Can Fish Oil Truly Benefit You?
Monday, March 15, 2010
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Especially for Busy People -- Here's the Punchline of this Page: After a 15-year quest to understand natural approaches for reducing heart attack risks, I believe I've found the most significant, missing piece of the puzzle: Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 is the single most important essential nutrient that is almost entirely missing from our diets today. There is now overwhelming evidence from thousands of clinical studies that Omega 3 can improve health and help prevent disease -- including lowering triglycerides, general heart benefits, improving brain functioning, as well as helping with diabetes, strokes, depression, arthritis, allergies, circulation problems, ADHD, Alzheimer's, skin disorders, gout, and many others. The problem is that it's very difficult to get Omega 3 -- which is available in fish oil -- in a pure form... without high levels of dangerous contaminants. Unless the fish oil is molecularly distilled, it most likely contains high levels of hazardous contaminants. I have found a molecularly distilled fish oil that comes from a special cold deep water fish known as the 'Hoki.' The Hoki live in the pristine southern ocean off New Zealand -- where the water is extremely pure. The fish oil is then refined through extensive molecular distillation processes to remove any form of contamination. And, a company I've come to know and trust over the past 3+ years has achieved making the product very affordable. Click here to order now -- or read on to learn more... |
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The nutrient is Omega 3 fatty acids -- and particularly one type of Omega 3, DHA. I'll tell you why it's so important in a moment.
First off though, let me introduce myself. My name is Dr. Chris Hart, and I've been interested in nutrition, vitamins and supplements for more than 24 years. I've read dozens of books on natural vitamins, foods, and other health topics, and subscribed to countless health newsletters. I've also worked closely with many top health experts.
I've also worked closely with Jim and Audri Lanford, publishers of Internet ScamBusters, the #1 publication on Internet fraud. I helped them create a website that many people believe is the most informative site on the Web about coral calcium.
However, on April 13, 1988, I became more than 'interested' in understanding how to reduce heart attack risks. That's because on that day, my father died of a fatal heart attack.
My father was only 73, and he worked on the day he died. He had previously had two other, non-fatal heart attacks. And he had gone through the traditional medical treatments: quad bypass surgery, medication to lower his blood pressure and cholesterol, etc.
But unfortunately, none of that ultimately succeeded in keeping him alive.
Losing a parent is always very difficult, but I think I took it especially hard. For me, it began a 15-year quest to understand natural approaches for reducing heart attack risks.
I became obsessed with learning everything I could. And about 15 months ago, I found the single most important -- missing -- piece of the puzzle:
The reason I got so interested in Omega 3 was because of what it does to promote health and prevent heart disease -- and because it's the single most important essential nutrient that is almost entirely missing from our diets today!
I did hundreds of hours doing research of research -- so I'm now able to give you trustworthy, accurate, and easy-to-understand advice -- so you can make an informed decision about what's best for you.
I discovered that most people are deficient in Omega 3, especially one important type described below called DHA. Research shows this has significant effects -- especially for heart and brain health. In fact, the American Heart Association says...
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"Omega 3 fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk of -- or who have -- cardiovascular disease." -- American Heart Association |
The problem is that it's very difficult to get Omega 3 in a pure form -- without high levels of dangerous contaminants. More about why shortly. But first back to the story about my dad...
Given my father's diet, there is no question he was severely deficient in Omega 3 fatty acids. If I knew then what I know today, I believe it would have made a significant difference -- in fact, I think it's possible he'd still be alive today.
So now you know why I've focused so thoroughly on Omega 3 -- because it was a very personal quest for me. So now let's talk about...
Omega 3 essential fatty acids were discovered in the 1970's, and have been studied in thousands of clinical trials. There is overwhelming evidence that they are important for good health and protecting against disease.
Unfortunately, few people understand what they are, what they do, why some sources can be harmful, and where you can find pure Omega 3.
I'll answer all of these questions below. Let's get started...
Omega 3 fatty acids are a form of polyunsaturated fat -- which is one of four types of fat that our bodies derive from food. (The other three are cholesterol, saturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.)
Omega 3 (and Omega-6 well) are called essential fatty acids ( EFAs ), because they've been shown to be essential for good health. Unfortunately, our bodies cannot manufacture these EFAs, so they must be obtained from outside sources -- from the food we eat or the supplements we take.
According to most experts, many ailments can be traced to a shortage of Omega 3 (more below).
There is absolutely no shortage of Omega 6 in the typical Western diet. In fact, just the opposite is true.
Plus, the ratio of Omega-6 to Omega 3 is important -- and because of a severe deficiency of Omega 3, this balance is seriously out of whack for most people
The optimum ratio of Omega-6 to Omega 3 is 3:1. Since Omega-6 is available in many cooking oils, over the last couple of decades this ratio is now estimated to be 20:1 -- or even as high as 50:1 -- for most Westerners!
That's why getting more pure Omega 3 has become so important.
There are three main types of Omega 3 fatty acids. The first two, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid), are both found in cold-water fish, such as salmon, tuna and mackerel. Fresh seaweed is the only plant food that contains much EPA or DHA.
The third type of Omega 3, called ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), is found in flaxseed oils, dark green leafy vegetables, and some vegetable oils.
Although it is possible to get DHA and EPA from plant seed oils such as flaxseeds, you may in fact not actually be getting these valuable substances -- even if you take flax seed oil every day!
This is due to one important biological fact, which is...
The Omega 3's in flaxseed oil and other plant oils do not contain DHA and EPA, although they contain the precursor to DHA and EPA in the form of alpha linolenic acid (ALA).
In order for your heart and brain to get the benefit of DHA and EPA your body must be capable of converting the ALA to DHA and EPA. Sadly, unless all your organs are functioning smoothly, this conversion more than likely will not happen. This is very much the case for elderly people or anyone whose health is a little suspect.
Even if your body is in peak condition, you will only convert less than 20% of the ALA to these important substances.
So, the only way to ensure that you get the benefits of DHA and EPA is to take it directly in the form of fish oil.
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A very personal note: I have been a vegetarian for 29 years -- and I haven't eaten any fish for the past seven years (and still don't). Nonetheless, because of the information I learned about Omega 3 that I'm sharing with you here, I have been personally taking the purest fish oil I'm recommending on this site since I learned about it over a year ago. |
Cod liver oil is (fortunately) very different than the fish oil I'm talking about here.
Cod liver oil comes from the liver, whereas fish oil comes from the body of the fish. Cod liver oil is very high in Vitamin A -- and if you take it, you should be very careful to do so in limited quantities since it is very easy to overdose in Vitamin A (with possible negative implications for your bones).
Not to mention... cod liver oil smells and tastes awful -- whereas the fish oil I'm talking about doesn't have these properties. :-)
There is an enormous amount of research that now shows that Omega 3 benefits health and helps prevent disease. Here is a sample of some of the main benefits:
These benefits are not anecdotal, but rather are substantiated by reputable clinical studies. You can click on any of the above links to learn more about the benefits.
In spite of the importance of adding Omega 3 to our diets, until recently, there were significant risks associated with taking fish oil supplements.
This is because fish oils that haven't been molecularly distilled contained high levels of dangerous contaminants. This is especially true for fish harvested in the North Atlantic Ocean and farmed salmon.
Even the North Atlantic around the Artic circle is notorious for producing fish that have high levels of heavy metals, such as mercury, as well as PCB's and dioxin.
These risks still exist today... in most fish oil supplements.
Plus, most fish oil on the market today is actually a mixture of all types of fish from all around the world -- and many, unfortunately, come from polluted waters.
Now, molecular distillation by a competent manufacturer should remove these contaminants. Nonetheless, it is still desirable to start the process with the least contaminated fish possible.
I have found a molecularly distilled fish oil that comes from a special cold deep water fish known as the 'Hoki.' The Hoki live in the pristine southern ocean off southwestern New Zealand -- where the water is extremely pure.
Although the Southern Ocean at this latitude (unlike its northern counterpart) is not exposed to industrial pollutants, the fish still goes through extensive molecular distillation processes to remove any form of contamination whatsoever -- whether it is natural or man-made.
Fortunately, the Hoki are also naturally high in DHA, making this fish oil even more attractive.
The product I'm recommending is by a New Zealand company called XTend-Life , and the product is called 'Omega 3 / DHA Fish Oil Esters.'
I've known the president of the company, Warren Matthews, for over three years, and have been using many XTend-Life products continuously that entire time. I'm thrilled with the results.
In fact, my experiences with XTend-Life has been outstanding in terms of the products, the company and the support -- and I wholeheartedly recommend them based on my experience.
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"I would like to say that I did purchase your vitamins and the Fish Oil supplements. What great products! "I have noticed that I am handling stress better. It is the holiday season, and I am a graphic designer at a newspaper. This means a ton of ads are coming in with tight deadlines, not to mention special sections that have to be designed. I have noticed after only one week that I am coping with stress better and I can stay focused on the task at hand better. The supplements are worth every penny to me for those reasons alone." |
One other important point: I believe that all supplements are not created equal -- and independent lab tests show that many don't even contain what is printed on the label! New Zealand has stricter laws than the US, and every XTend-Life product has a Certificate of Analysis confirming its potency.
Click here to see a typical Certificate of Analysis.
Most health supplements that have all the benefits I've just described would be overpriced. I'm happy to show you though, that XTend-Life's product is very affordable as well.
You can see the price comparison for yourself in the 'Value for Money' chart below.
This chart compares XTend-Life's product with the four most popular molecularly distilled fish oil products currently on the market that are high in DHA.
In order to compare products, the amount of DHA per softgel was calculated and divided it into the price. This chart presents the cost of DHA per 1,000mgs.
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Product Name
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Cost per 1000mgs of DHA |
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XTend-Life
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15,000
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$16.85
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$1.12
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Twinlab DHA
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14,400
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$18.50
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$1.28
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Source Naturals
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15,000
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$19.98
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$1.33
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Dr Sears
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27,000
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$50.00
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$1.85
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Coremega
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5,300
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$19.95
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$3.75
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The sources and variety of fish used in the above products (other than XTend-Life's) are not indicated.
Note: The price for the XTend-Life product does not factor in the loyalty program discount -- or the ease at which you can obtain free shipping (see below).
As you can see, even before discounts, XTend-Life's Omega 3 Fish Oil costs only $16.85 per bottle (a 30 day supply), and is substantially less expensive than every other product -- especially the heavily promoted fish oils by Dr. Barry Sears and Coremega.
There are 60 capsules in each bottle, which is a 30-day supply.
One capsule provides 1,000 mgs of Fish Oil Esters, which contains:
440 mgs of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
250 mgs of DHA
110 mgs of EPA
1.5 IU's of Vitamin E.
There are no other additives. It is recommended that you take two capsules a day.
If you'd like to know exactly what's in each capsule, you can click here and look at the product label.
Shipping is inexpensive -- and free worldwide for all orders over $60 -- which means when you get free shipping when you order four bottles of Omega 3 Fish Oil. Products arrive from New Zealand in just a few days.
Plus, you're protected by...
XTend-Life's 100% Satisfaction Guarantee"If you are not completely satisfied with any XTEND-LIFE product for any reason whatsoever, we will, within one year from purchase, give you a full refund for any unopened bottles returned. No questions asked. You're the sole judge." |
I wholeheartedly believe you won't want to ask for a refund. Because once you start experiencing the quality of XTend-Life's products and exceptional customer service, you'll know you made a very wise decision. And, you'll most likely do what 80+% of XTend-Life customers do -- join their loyalty program for discounts and order additional supplements to continue to improve your health.
So, I invite you to start getting the benefits of the purest Omega 3 fish oil now. Click on the 'Click Here to Order Now' button below to place your order. Then, you can change the quantity to 4 bottles to get free shipping worldwide. Finally, click on the 'Secure Checkout' button to complete your order.
I believe you'll be very glad you did!
