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ProOmega (Nordic Naturals) Each bottle, 180 softgels. This provides an excellent concentration of omega-3 fatty acids from a company that "surpass all pharmaceutical standards for freshness and purity." Third party testing is undertaken to assure no heavy metals, dioxins or PCBs. Suggested use is 2 softgels daily with food. Consider more if you have high LDL levels or triglycerides or are depressed, in consultation with your healthcare provider. Remember that this product may thin the blood. Consult with your healthcare provider if you are on blood thinners or are anticipating surgery or if you have an allergy to iodine. Each TWO softgels contain:
EPA - 650 mg
DHA - 450 mg
Other Omega-3s - 180 mg
TOTAL Omega 3s - 1,280 mg
Oleic Acid (omega-9) - 56 mg
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) - 30 IU
Other nutritional information:
Calories - 18
Total fat - 2.0 g
Saturated fat - 0.1 g
Trans fat - 0 g
Although the price per bottle is a bit high, the overall cost is good (especially compared to other brands). For example:
The price for Purity Products is 36.65 for 60 or $0.61 /capsule
Price Nordic 54.00 for 180 or $0.30 /capsule
Plus, Nordic says their stuff comes from sardines and anchovies. Purity just says "marine" sources.
No gluten, yeast, milk derivatives, or artificial colors or flavors. Vitamin E derived from soybean oil. Ingredients are purified deep sea fish oil (from anchovies and sardines), soft gel capsule (fish gelatin from tilapia, glycerin, water, natural lemon oil), natural lemon oil, d-alpha tocopherol, rosemary extract.
See the entry under MAX DHA for more information on fish oils in general.
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