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MOOD high potency omega-3*
click image to view fact panel We are proud to introduce MOOD, our new blend of High Potency Omega-3 Fatty Acids, with 1548 mg DHA, 999 mg EPA and 4200mg's total fatty acids per three softgels.
MOOD is an unparalleled blend of Omega 3 fatty acids, both in potency and purity.
It has been formulated with high levels of DHA and ample amounts of EPA and ALA,
specifically for brain function. Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids are termed “essential”
to human health because the body cannot produce them, therefore they must be obtained from food. They can be found in various fish such as salmon and tuna, and in other marine life such as algae, krill, some plants and nut oils. Omega-3 fatty acids play a critical role in optimum brain function as well as normal growth and development.
There are three types of Omega 3 fatty acids: docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). DHA remains the most important brain fat throughout life since it is critical for the brain, eyes and nervous system, and will also convert to EPA. The EPA portion of Omega 3 has been the primary focus of most fish oils and is essential to cardiovascular health and the ability to burn stored body fat. Omega-3s can reduce the clotting ability of platelets, and may decrease the incidence of heart attacks and strokes. But the brain is 60% fat and requires DHA to function properly. Fish is known as “brain food” because it is a rich source of DHA that is found in high concentrations in the gray matter of the brain and is vital for the proper functioning of all brain cell membranes to transmit signals. Many studies link a deficiency in DHA to depression. Alcohol and many medications deplete DHA levels in the brain while leaving lower levels in the blood to support general health. DHA is present in all cell membranes in the body, but the highest concentrations are found in the brain and retina. DHA is also crucial for normal brain development and optimal cognitive and visual functioning in the fetus and newborn. The amount of DHA the baby receives depends on the mother’s intake of omega-3 fatty acids. After birth, Omega-3 fatty continues to be essential to infant brain development, and research shows babies who are breast fed receive higher levels of the important fatty acid than those fed formula, since formulas in the United States are not required to contain omega-3. DHA is also a fundamental requirement to maintain the brain later in life. The brain is constantly restructured throughout the aging process, even into the extremes of old age. Unfortunately, because of food-processing methods and the industrial harvesting of animals as meat sources, most omega-3 fatty acids have been removed from our foods. ALA must convert to EPA and DHA. However, the conversion rate is notoriously low, making it difficult to obtain adequate EPA and DHA from ALA foods such as walnuts and flaxseed alone. In 2002, the British Journal of Nutrition published several studies that indicated the conversion rates of ALA for women averaged 36% while men only converted 16%. But health challenges such as diabetes limit one’s capacity to convert ALA to the necessary EPA and DHA. Therefore obtaining these essential fatty acids from plant sources alone can leave many deficient. EPA and DHA are most commonly sourced from marine life, including fish and krill, and fish become rich in DHA by eating algae or other marine life that have fed on algae. Fish have already completed the conversion to EPA and DHA, making them readily available to the human body. While Omega-3 was abundant in our diet before the 20th century, they are now seriously lacking in the vast majority of people. With the advent of processed foods, the typical modern diet includes high amounts of corn, soybean and other oils, which all include Omega-6. But the ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6 must be balanced to maintain good health and minimize inflammation. Chronic inflammation is linked to arthritis, osteoarthritis, hormonal imbalances, asthma, digestive disorders, and heart disease. It is estimated that the typical American diet contains 11-30 times more omega-6 than omega-3 fats and many experts suggest a 1:1 ratio is optimal. Heavily processed foods are pro-inflammatory whereas Omega-3 is inherently anti-inflammatory. The contamination of fish throughout the world is a concern. That is why MOOD uses a state-of-the-art proprietary purification technology with a minimum of three “molecular distillation” processes to ensure all pollutants and toxins have been removed. MOOD contains only superior grade fish oil from unpolluted waters. We refuse the fish that many other omega-3 oils contain. From raw materials to bottling MOOD uses Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the production process to ensure optimal purity. There is a difference between GMP compliance and actual GMP certification. GMP compliance means that a company is monitoring itself to the standards, whereas certification means that outside auditors ensure adherence to GMP standards. A GMP compliance certificate is the only way to ensure adherence to the GMP requirements. MOOD - now available in bottles of 120 softgels.
REFERENCES DHA Protects Your Brain Cells
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