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Everything you need to know about Fish Oil supplements Seth J. Baum, MD, FACC, FAHA, FACPM, FNLA Preventive Cardiologist and Cholesterol Expert

Everything About Fish Oil and Omega-3

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Everything you need to know about Fish Oil supplements

Seth J. Baum, MD, FACC, FAHA, FACPM, FNLAPreventive Cardiologist and Cholesterol Expert

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Omega-3’s EPA and DHAare essential vital fats a�ecting...

HeartEyes Joints Brain Skin

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HeartLowers blood pressure

* Reduces triglycerides* Slows development of plaque in arteries* Reduces chance of abnormal heart rhythm* Helps prevent heart disease

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JointsReduces in�ammation

* Reduces joint pain* Increaces joint mobility* Relieves symptoms of arthritis

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BrainImproves memory

Relieves DepressionBrain tissue is rich in omega-3 DHA, which has a direct e�ect on mood

studies show that regular intake of omega-3 can boost working memory up to 23 percent!

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EyesS

HARPER

VISION

Keeps vision sharp

Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids protect eyes from macular degeneration and dry eye syndrome, improving vision.

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SkinImproves skin and hair health

Omega-3 fatty acids nourish hair follicles and provide stronger and shinier hair. They also reduce in�ammation which can clear up acne and skin blemishes.

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What else?Omega-3’s are one of the most studied and best-selling supplements on the market. New bene�ts are still being discovered, and some studies suggest they may have a role in managing:

Obesity Immunity

Seizures ADHD

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Is all �sh oil

created equal?

NO

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Is all �sh oil

created equal? So what’s the catch?

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When choosing a �sh oil you want to consider

PurityPotencyEnteric Coating

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How a �sh oil is puri�ed and concentrated will determine how clean it is. Fish may be

contaminated with toxic compounds such as...

Hg200.59

80

Pb207.2

82

As74.922

33

mercury lead arsenic

(Cl)n (Cl)nPBCs furan dioxin

Purity

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Get your �sh oil from a trusted and tested source

A good �sh oil is tested for impurities and approved by a

third party tester such as

Utilizing supercritical �uid technology for extraction and puri�cation of omega-3 oils reduces oxidation and improves the

purity of your supplements.

https://www.consumerlab.comconsumerlab.com

Make sure your supplements pass the exam!

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Potency

Don’t be fooled by labels that claim “1000 mg Fish Oils” but often contain only 30% of the healthful omega-3’s, DHA and EPA. The remaining 70% is unnecessary fat. Read the Supplement Facts. How much DHA + EPA is

in one serving? What is the serving size? You might be surprised to learn you must take 2, 3, or 4 soft gels to get a full 1000 mg of DHA + EPA

Product labels are often misleading some products have contents such as

while the rest is unneccesary fat

1,000mgof �sh oil

30%omega-3

Click this VIDEO for more info!

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the recommended daily omega-3 intake is

1000 milligramswith an ideal ratio of

3:1 DHA to EPA

DHA DHA DHA EPA

(This is the ratio typically found in healthful �sh)

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Regarding your omega-3 intake

Test your Omega-3 index levels

with a simple blood sample.This analysis will come with a

personalized and detailed report with speci�c recommendations

regarding you omega-3 intake.

CLICK HERE FOR THE TEST

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Fish Type

herring

sardine anchovy

mackerel

The highest concentration of DHA and EPA is found in cold water oily �sh

such as:

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Enteric CoatingHigh grade enteric coating eliminates �shy burps, improves tolerability, and

enhances absorption.

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The Green Factor While some other species of cold water �sh such as salmon or tuna o�er bene�cial levels of DHA and EPA, they are over�shed and at risk of becoming endangered or extinct.

The best source of quality �sh oil is small cold water �sh that are abundant and easily renewable.

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