Taking excellent care of yourself takes work. You exercise, eat well, drink lots of water, take a probiotic, a multivitamin and get plenty of rest. But is taking a daily essential fatty acid supplement on your list? If it isn’t already, it should be.

Omega-3 fatty acids are classified as “essential” because the human body cannot produce these fatty acids on its own, so they must be obtained from an outside source (such as food or dietary supplements) ¹. In addition to supporting heart and brain health, numerous studies show that omega-3 fatty acids may also help lower inflammation throughout your body, which if left unchecked, can lead to a number of chronic diseases. ^2,3,4

Omega-3 fatty acids are the basic elements of our cell membranes. Two crucial ones – EPA and DHA – are primarily found in certain fish. DHA is the most important omega-3 in the brain and EPA has been associated with improving mood disorders and reducing inflammation⁵. Not only does your body need these fatty acids in order to function properly, consuming omega-3 fatty acids can also result in big health benefits. For instance, did you know that fats make up at least 60% of your brain? Or that omegas are critical for infant brain development during both the fetal and postnatal period⁶?

Since it’s hard to tell how much omega-3 you’re actually getting from food like fish (which can be affected by type of fish and the way it’s prepared), taking Renew Life® Norwegian Gold fish oils ensure the following:

TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

Each Renew Life fish oil product carries the IFOS™ label (International Fish Oil Standards). This seal guarantees that our products meet or exceed international standards for purity, potency and sustainability. All Renew Life Norwegian Gold products have received a 5-star rating from the IFOS™ program.

POTENCY

Renew Life’s concentrated Norwegian Gold omega-3 capsules are subject to an exclusive multi-step concentration process that creates highly concentrated, ultra-pure fish oils with high potencies of EPA and DHA. This provides maximum benefits with fewer capsules.

ADDED LIPASE

Adding the digestive enzyme Lipase to a formulation makes it easier for many to break down fish oils to enhance the utilization of their benefits. All Renew Life fish oils contain Lipase, with the exception of Kids DHA, which is a chewable.

FRIEND OF THE SEA® CERTIFICATION

Ensures that the fish in our formulas are sourced from wild, unthreatened fish that live in pristine waters. As part of our ongoing commitment to the environment and sustainability of resources, all our omega-3 fish oil supplements are Friend of the Sea third-party certified guaranteeing sustainable fisheries and aquaculture practices are utilized.

ENTERIC-COATED CAPSULES

Enteric-coated capsules provide a targeted release method to ensure absorption and reduce fishy burps.

100% FISH GELATIN CAPSULE

This is ideal for fish-eating vegetarians or those with religious dietary restrictions. It is available for all Renew Life® Fish Oil capsules except for Kids DHA which is a chewable bovine gel cap.

Take Your Pick

Super Critical Omega is a maximum-strength, super-concentrated fish oil supplement that contains 1160mg of omega-3 fatty acid in each capsule including 790mg of EPA, 140mg of DHA and 1000 IU of vitamin D. It helps maintain/support cardiovascular health and helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.

Ultra EPA is an ultra-strength, super-concentrated fish oil supplement that contains 1212mg of omega-3 fatty acid in each capsule including 1000mg of EPA and 12.6mg of DHA. It helps maintain good overall health, supports cardiovascular health, aids in reducing serum triglycerides and helps to promote healthy mood balance.

Cerebrum is a super-concentrated fish oil supplement that contains 567mg of omega-3 fatty acid in each capsule including 540mg of DHA and 27mg of DHA as well as 200mg of Cereboost (American Ginseng Root). It helps to temporarily support working memory, attention accuracy and aids in overall cognitive health and brain function.

1 Shireman R. Essential fatty acids. Encyclopedia of Food Sciences and Nutrition (2nd edition). 2003. 2169-2176. – accessed 2 July 2, 2019

2 n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, inflammation, and inflammatory diseases – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16841861- accessed 2 July 2, 2019

3 EPA and DHA reduce LPS-induced inflammation responses in HK-2 cells: evidence for a PPAR-gamma-dependent mechanism – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15698426 – accessed 2 July 2, 2019

4 Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on the Gut Microbiota – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5751248/

5 Dyall SC. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and the brain: a review of the independent and shared effects of EPA, DPA and DHA. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 2015; 7:52.

6 Chang CY et al. Essential fatty acids and human brain. Acta Neurologica Taiwanica. 2009; 18(4): 231-41.

About the Author: Renew Life Team

Our team of Digestive Care experts is committed to empowering Canadians to achieve optimal health every day. Since 2002, the Renew Life Team has been dedicated to educating the public about digestive health, cleansing, nutrition, and well-being. As leaders in the natural health field, we go the extra mile to ensure we are delivering valuable resources and helpful information to inspire better health and well-being for your entire family. Learn more at renewlife.ca.