Brand: Life Extension     Categories: DHA / EPA / Essential Fatty Acids / Inflammation

Mega EPA/DHA

As people age, systemic inflammation can inflict degenerative effects throughout the body.1-5 A primary cause of this destructive cascade is the production of cell-signaling chemicals known as inflammatory cytokines. Along with these dangerous cytokines, imbalances of hormone-like messengers called prostaglandins and leukotrienes also contribute to inflammatory processes.6

The body needs fatty acids to survive and is able to make all but two of them: linoleic acid (LA), in the omega-6 family, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in the omega-3 family. These two fatty acids must be supplied by the diet and are therefore considered essential fatty acids (EFAs).

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in cold-water fish (and fish oil) and perilla and flaxseed oils, can be part of a healthy diet. Omega-3 oils contain the essential fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are usually lacking in the typical Western diet filled with high amounts of omega-6 fats.7 EPA and DHA can be synthesized from ALA; but EPA and DHA synthesis may be insufficient under certain conditions.

Molecularly distilled MEGA EPA/DHA contains twice as much EPA and DHA as conventional fish oil capsules.

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Item#	Brand	Name	Size	Form	Retail	Price
335	Life Extension	Mega EPA/DHA	120	Softgel	$19.95	$14.96

Mega EPA/DHA  120  Softgel Supplement Facts Serving Size: 2 Softgels Calories - 20 Calories from fat - 1 Amount per serving % Daily* Value Total Fat 2 g 3% Cholesterol 8 mg 3% Vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols) 4 IU 13% EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 720 mg^ ** DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 480 mg^ ** *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. ^Gas Chromatography by A% Other Ingredients: gelatin, glycerin, water, carob color, rosemary extract. Contains: fish (anchovy, sardine, mackerel). Contains no: milk, egg, peanuts, crustacean shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives. Directions: Take two softgels one to three times daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Do not take with fiber supplements. Caution: Those taking anticoagulant drugs like Coumadin® (warfarin) should inform their doctor that they are taking GLA, EPA, or DHA supplements, as the physician may want to adjust the dose of anticoagulant medication based on tests that measure coagulation factors such as template bleeding time. Since GLA, EPA, and DHA interfere with blood clotting, those who suffer from any type of hemorrhagic disease related to excessive bleeding or blood vessel leakage should consult their physician before supplementing these fatty acids.

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