Nature's Bounty Fish Oil 1400 mg, 130 Coated Softgels
Features:
1400 mg of Fish Oil Provides 980 mg of Omega-3 Promotes Heart & Vascular Health Beneficial for Joint Health Odorless, Coated to Minimize Fish Burps USP Verified
Overview
Nature’s
Bounty® Fish Oil 1400 mg provides the important omega-3 fatty acids,
EPA and DHA that help support the health of your cardiovascular system.†
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered “good” fats since they are important
for cellular, heart and metabolic health.†
Our formula contains a
high concentration of 70% Omega-3 fatty acids, providing 980 mg of
Omega-3 fatty acids from 1400 mg of fish oil. While regular strength
fish oils typically contain 300 mg of Omega-3s from 1000 mg of fish oil,
our formula undergoes additional purification steps to concentrate
these essential fatty acids and remove unwanted compounds, such as
mercury.
Supportive
but not conclusive research shows that the consumption of EPA and DHA
omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. One
serving of Nature’s Bounty® Fish Oil provides 900 grams of EPA and DHA
omega-3 fatty acids. It is estimated that more than 1 in 3 American
adults have at least one type of cardiovascular disease, such as, high
blood pressure, coronary heart disease or stroke.4 There are many risk
factors for cardiovascular disease which include smoking, high
cholesterol, a sedentary
or inactive lifestyle, and poor nutrition.4
Even
though Fish Oil is primarily known for heart health, its benefits do
not stop there.† Omega-3 fatty acids are some of the most important
fatty acids you need for cellular health.† They play a key structural
role in the membrane of every cell in the body and are essential for
normal cell growth.† They are also some of the most important fatty
acids you need for metabolic health and are even essential for normal
skin function.† Omega-3 fatty acids are also beneficial for joint health
and help maintain triglyceride levels already within a
normal range.†
The
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends adults consume 8 ounces of a
variety of seafood each week for heart health. This would provide an
average of 250 mg of EPA and DHA per day. The best dietary sources of
EPA and DHA include salmon, anchovies, herring, shad, sardines, Pacific
oysters, trout, and Atlantic and Pacific mackerel. However, the average
intakes of seafood for males and females in all age groups are below the
recommended amounts.5 Furthermore, many popular types of seafood such
as tilapia, catfish, and shrimp, do not contribute significant amounts
of omega-3s to the diet.
EPA and DHA are not
considered to be essential fatty acids because they can be synthesized
from another omega-3 fatty acid, ALA. Essential nutrients are those that
cannot be made by the body and must be obtained from dietary sources.
However, ALA is an essential fatty acid so if dietary intake is not
adequate, EPA and DHA can become conditionally essential. Furthermore,
the conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA in the body is poor so it is
recommended that EPA and DHA are obtained from additional sources such
as dietary supplements.2
The American Heart Association recommends consuming between 500 to 1800 mg of EPA and DHA per day for overall heart health.†
When
reading labels, the supplement facts box will list the total amount of
fish oil as well as the amounts of EPA and DHA, which are sometimes
grouped together as total Omega-3s. The most important factor to
consider is the amount of Omega-3.
The maximum amount of
fish oil you should consume from supplements each day depends on how
much fatty fish is eaten in your diet. In general, it is recommended not
to consume more than 2 grams of Omega-3s from fish per day.
We
all know the old adage, you are what you eat. While fish is a great
source of protein, as well as micronutrients and good fats, some species
can be associated with high levels of mercury. Swordfish and Marlin,
for example, should be avoided by pregnant and lactating women.6
However, DHA is an important nutrient for pregnant and nursing women
since it supports fetal brain and eye development and maternal health.†
Nature’s Bounty® Fish Oil goes through a special purification process of
selective heating and cooling to eliminate mercury. The end result is a
pure fish oil you can feel good about taking every day!. References:
1.
IOM. 2002. Dietary reference intakes for energy, carbohydrate, fiber,
fat, fatty acids, cholesterol, protein and amino acids. Washington,
DC: The National Academies Press.
2. https://lpi.oregonstate .edu/mic/other-nutrients/essential-fatty-acids#metabolism-bioavailability
3. https://www.heart .org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/saturated-fats?s=q%253Dsaturated%252520fat%2526sort%253
Drelevancy
4. American Heart Association. Circulation. 2011; 123:e18-e209.
5.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of
Agriculture. 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 8th
Edition. December 2015.