There
are three types of fish oil:
-
Cod liver
oil
-
Health
grade fish oil
-
Pharmaceutical
grade fish oil (“PGFO”)
Pharmaceutical
grade fish oil (“PGFO”) is an anecdotal term and not a medical or scientific
term.
Remember
that it usually takes 100 gallons of health grade fish oil to make 1 gallon
of PGFO. |
What
is Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil?
Pharmaceutical
Grade Fish Oil standards are as follows:
-
At least
60% of the long-chain fatty acids must consist of EPA and DHA (40:20 TG).
-
AA/EPA
ratio must be less than .04.
-
PCBs per
gram of oil should have a much lower level of 45 ppb.
AMB
Well Omega-3 PGFO is a highly concentrated triglyceride base fish oil
that uses only the finest quality raw materials of fish oils from ocean
fish like anchovies, mackerel and sardines. The oil is then put through
an exclusive 6-step manufacturing process for extracting the Omega-3s from
the fish oil and refining them. In numerous
studies, the absorption of Omega-3 fatty acids in their natural triglyceride
form are superior to the synthetic ethyl ester form that is common in other
concentrated Omega-3 products.
How
to Select 5 Star Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil
-
Check
that your bottle of pharmaceutical grade fish oil has a Lot Number that
has been posted on an official IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards)
consumer report site such as IFOS.
-
Check
to ensure that you are buying a TG (natural) PGFO and not an EE (synthetic)
PGFO.
-
Check
the ingredient label to ensure that the pharmaceutical grade fish oil has
a 60% Omega-3 concentration and complies with the CRN and WHO standards.
-
Ask your
supplier for a Certificate of Analysis and look for its 5 star rating to
confirm that the pharmaceutical grade fish oil has exceeded these international
standards.
I
am happy to report that a Certificate of Analysis for
each
batch of AMB Well Omega-3 PGFO has been posted
at
IFOS
under Consumer Reports.
What
is the Recommended Dosage?
| Condition |
1,000
mg. Capsules |
 |
|
| 1Cardio
protection |
2
capsules |
| 2Anti-inflammatory |
5
capsules |
| 3Neurological
disorders |
8
capsules |
Pregnant
or lactating women or anyone with a medical condition should inform their
physician that they are taking this product.
1AHA
recommended
2FDA
has stated that up to 3 grams of Omega 3-s is safe for human consumption
3Stoll
AL, Severus WE, Freeman MP, Rueter S, Zboyan HA, Diamond E, Cress
KK,
Marangell LB. Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Psychiatry,
Harvard
Medical School, Boston, Mass, USA. Arch Gen Psychiatry 1999 May; 56(5):407-12
Why
Supplement with Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil?
Recent
published studies and media releases have demonstrated high levels of contamination
in fish and related seafood products. Some scientists are concerned that
this may cause a deficiency in Omega-3 consumption in the population. AMB
Well Omega-3 PGFO will provide you and your family with a highly concentrated
contaminant-free source of Omega-3 essential fatty acids.
Clinical
Benefits of Omega-3s in Humans
According
to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the American
Journal
of Epidemiology, the New England Journal of Medicine, the Lancet and the
Canadian Medical Association Journal, Omega-3 fatty acids may have a significant
role in the prevention and supportive management of coronary heart disease.
Some cardio-protective effects of Omega-3 fatty acids are anti-arrhythmia,
anti-thrombosis, improved endothelial relaxation and reduction in triglyceride
levels.
Other
growing evidence is showing that Omega-3 fatty acids may be helpful in
controlling:
-
Diabetes
-
Arthritis
-
Depression
-
Postpartum
Depression
-
Attention
Deficit Disorder
-
Alzheimer’s
Disease
-
Brain
Function
For more
information regarding the Scientific Benefits of Fish Oil and Omega 3,
please refer to my fish oil blog at http://www.fishoilblog.ca.
Omega-3
Fatty Acid Profile Test
In
order to assess the positive impact that AMB Well Omega-3 PGFO is
having on your health, get tested with the Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profile Test.
The Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profile Test is a measurement of the summed levels
of the Omega-3 fatty acids in a sample of blood. One can also determine
his or her AA/EPA ratio by having the Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profile test performed.
To
order the Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profile Test, please visit www.Omega3FattyAcidProfile.com
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The
American Heart Association recommends a daily intake of 1,000 mg. of Omega-3
for measurable health benefit in cardiovascular care.
