NOW® DHA Omega Supreme Liquid is a vegetarian blend of unrefined, filtered Organic Golden Flaxseed Oil, Borage Seed Oil, and algae-derived DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid). DHA Omega Supreme provides 240 mg GLA and 100 mg DHA per serving. GLA is an essential fatty acid that is important for healthy skin and balanced immune system function. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that is a critical component of brain and nerve cell membranes. In neural tissues, the presence of DHA facilitates healthy neurotransmitter activity, thereby supporting positive mood and memory. In addition, DHA and GLA are both important for the support of eye health. NOW® DHA Omega Supreme is an ideal supplement for vegetarian, low-fat, or low-protein diets which are often deficient in these essential fatty acids.
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DHA Omega Supreme 12 Ounce
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon (15mL)
Servings Per Container: 23
Calories - 125 Calories from fat - 125
Amount per
serving
% Daily*
Value
Total Fat
14
g
20%
Saturated Fat
1.5
g
8%
Trans Fat
0
g
**
Polyunsaturated Fat
10
g
**
Monounsaturated Fat
2.5
g
**
Cholesterol
0
mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
0
g
0%
Sodium
0
mg
0%
Protein
0
g
0%
Total Oil Blend
14
g
**
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
6.6
g
**
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
100
mg
**
ALA (Alpha Linolenic Acid)
6.5
g
**
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
2.74
g
**
Linoleic Acid
2.5
g
**
GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid)
240
mg
**
Omega-9 Fatty Acids (as Oleic Acid)
2.2
g
**
*Percent Daily Values are based on the 2000 Calorie Diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Daily value not established.
Ingredients: Organic Golden Flaxseed Oil (cold pressed), Borage Seed Oil (cold pressed), DHA Oil (hexane-free) (algae source), and natural antioxidant blend of Rosemary Extract, Vitamin E Acetate and Natural Mixed Tocopherols, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid and Soy Lecithin. Vegetarian/Vegan
Suggested Use: Shake well before use. As a dietary supplement, take one tablespoon (15 mL) 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with meals. Suitable in salad dressing oil, sauces, peanut butter, yogurt and protein shakes; it can also be used in place of butter on rice, potatoes or toast. Gradually increase your intake if desired.
Refrigeration recommended after opening to retain freshness.
DHA Omega Supreme Fact Sheet
NOW® DHA Omega Supreme Liquid is an organic, cold-pressed golden flax oil fortified with (per tablespoon serving) 240 mg. of GLA from expeller-pressed solvent-free borage oil plus 100 mg. of DHA that was alcohol-extracted (most use the solvent hexane!) from algae. It looks and tastes GREAT and is the first vegetarian DHA delivered in a truly vegetarian supplement. Currently, algal DHA is typically sold in beef gelatin softgel capsules and in fortified eggs.
Our concept in developing this formula was to provide a unique product for an untapped market. Flax products are extremely popular, but the omega-3 fat (ALA) in flax oil is not efficiently converted to the more desirable omega-3 fats (EPA and DHA) used by body tissues; especially cell membranes, nerves and the brain. Only 5 to 10% of ALA converts to EPA and only 2 to 5% of ALA converts to DHA. (see reference below) This means that you have to take a LOT more flax oil to equal the amount of omega-3 fats found in fish oil.
Finally, there is a way to get a flax oil enhanced with natural DHA so everyone can get a lot more of the useful omega-3 fats from their daily tablespoon of flax oil, but still in a vegetarian/vegan friendly formula! This formula is enhanced with the addition of the essential omega-6 fat 'GLA' from borage oil. And Golden Flax oil is used, another desirable feature that consumers will love.
In my opinion, every health food store in the country should carry this unique product. It meets a real need and delivers essential lipid nutrition that no other flax oil can offer. I am excited about this product and plan to use it myself.
Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA
Nutrition Education Manager, NOW Foods
Reference:
Davis BC. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Sep;78(3 Suppl):640S-646S. Achieving optimal essential fatty acid status in vegetarians: current knowledge and practical implications.
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