Orthomega® Select EPA is a powerful omega-3 concentrate that supports positive mental outlook, inflammatory balance, cardiovascular health and blood sugar balance already within normal levels. It also provides high-intensity support for joint comfort and musculoskeletal integrity.
- Maintains Normal Inflammatory Balance
- High-Intensity Support for Establishing a Positive Mental Outlook
- Targeted Support for Joint Comfort and Musculoskeletal Integrity
- Maintains Healthy Cardiovascular Function and Blood Sugar Balance Already Within Normal Level
Orthomega® Select EPA
1 soft gel capsule per day or as recommended by your health care professional.
Fish Oil Delivery – Triglycerides vs. Ethyl Esters
While the amount of EPA and DHA provided in a fish oil product is important for efficacy, the type of fish oil delivered is another significant factor in defining fish oil effectiveness. The human body is accustomed to digesting and absorbing EPA and DHA in the natural triglyceride form. A review of the existing literature has shown that fish oil provided in the natural triglyceride form is more efficiently digested and is 70% more absorbable than the ethyl ester form.
Omega-3 Depletion
An accumulating body of research shows that the typical modern diet does not provide a sufficient amount of omega-3s for optimal health. Insufficient conversion within the body of alpha linolenic acid (ALA) to the active EPA and DHA may reduce the amount available for use in organs and tissues.
Mood Balance
Long-chain n-3 fatty acids such as EPA are important components of membranes within neurological organs and tissues. They affect membrane fluidity and influence synaptic function and possibly serotonin and dopamine metabolism.
Joint Discomfort and Inflammatory Balance
EPA is capable of forming eicosanoids, which function to counteract the activity of eicosanoids derived from arachidonic acid, a mechanism known to maintain normal inflammatory balance. Numerous studies point to the key role of EPA to improve joint discomfort and to promote musculoskeletal strength. EPA has also been found to safely support neck and back discomfort from physical activity and overexertion.
Cardiovascular Health and Blood Sugar Metabolism
Several large, randomized clinical trials have proven the benefits of EPA for cardiovascular health. EPA has also been shown to support blood sugar balance already within normal levels.