Finest Pure Cod Liver Oil with Plant Sterols embraces the same Pharmax philosophy and benefits of combining a rich source of EPA and DHA with the FDA-recommended intake of plant sterols, to produce the comprehensive nutritional aid for cardiovascular health.
Each two teaspoonfuls provide the FDA-recommended dosage of reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.
Cod Liver Oil (CLO) has been used for many generations in North America and particularly Northern Europe, mainly as a naturally rich source of vitamins A and D which are hard to obtain from foods. In addition to these hard to obtain vitamins, Cod Liver Oil contains EPA and DHA (Omega 3s), offering a wide range of health properties.
Finest Pure Cod Liver Oil from Pharmax is produced only from cod caught in the Northern European and Arctic waters and, like out Finest Pure Fish Oil, has virtually no fish tasted, is subtly flavored with essential oil of lemon and orange, and has undetectable levels of mercury and other heavy metals.
Purity & Heavy Metals Fish oil purity is of utmost importance these days due to the highly poluted waters. These fish oils have been independently tested for dual rancidity, mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, EPA and DHA levels, PCBs, dioxin and dioxin-like compounds. Do not compromise on purity of fish oils by buying a cheaper product! If the manufacturer cannot provide purity testing, you should not be consuming it since heavy metals are other toxins are commonly found in fish oils, and these are extremely toxic to your health. Click here to view Pharmax Fish Oil Purity Analysis Report
Finest Pure Cod Liver Oil With Plant Sterols 10.1 fl oz
Essential Fatty Acid + Plant Sterol Supplement
finest quality pure cod liver oil from arctic seas of Scandinavia with added plant sterol esters flavored with essential oils of orange & lemon
A daily intake of at least 1.3 g of plant sterol esters in two meals may reduce the risk of heart disease, when part of a diet low in saturated fat & cholesterol. A serving of 1 teaspoon of Finest Pure Cod Liver Oil with Plant Sterols taken twice daily with meals provides 1.3 g of plant sterol esters.
Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon (5 ml) Servings Per Container: 60
Active Ingredients:
Calories 45
Calories from Fat 45
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Vitamin A (as vitamin A palmitate) 2133 IU
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 160 IU
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 450 mg
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 300 mg
Total omega-3 840 mg (DHA, EPA & total omega-3 provided as cod liver oil)
Inactive Ingredients: Essential oils of orange and lemon, natural mixed tocopherols
Recommended Dosage: One teaspoon taken twice daily with meals or as professionally directed. Plant sterols can form cloudy suspensions when mixed with nutritional oil, this is perfectly normal and in no way affects the quality of the product. Always shake well before use.
Independently tested for PCBs, dioxins and furans, PAHs and the absence of detectable levels of mercury and other heavy metals.
Vacuum-sealed for your protection and for product freshness. Do not use if outer seal is missing or broken. Refrigerate after opening.
Read customer questions and answers about Fish Oils on our blog.
Skin, hair, lungs, and GI health Omega-3 fatty acids can help to improve the integrity of the skin Omega-3 fatty acids can help to improve the integrity of the epithelial tissue lining the lungs and intestinal tract Added vitamin E to enhance stability Mega EPA (fish oil concentrate) provides bioavailable, omega-3 essential fatty acids in concentrated oil form.
General Health Omega-3 fatty acids are critical components of a healthy diet. The body cannot manufacture essential Omega-3s and must obtain them from either food such as flaxseeds, fish, and walnuts, or through supplementation. The most important types of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils are Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA). The body needs EPA to produce prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances that help to protect the heart and the cell membranes. DHA is required for the normal development of the brain, the eyes, and the reproductive system.
Cancer Both laboratory and animal tests have shown that Omega 3 fatty acids help prevent cancer, and build up the immune system so that it can better fight against certain types of cancer cells.
Heart disease & stroke The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils increase good cholesterol (high density lipoproteins, HDL) in the blood while decreasing bad cholesterol (triglycerides). Furthermore, these omega-3 oils protect the heart by preventing the formation of blood clots and fatty deposits (plaque) on the arterial walls. In people with coronary heart disease, fish oils may help to reduce the risk of blood clots in the brain or in the lungs; pain associated with angina; and the risk of cardiac arrhythmias. Fish oils also help to maintain healthy circulation.
Investigation of the possible benefits of fish oils began when researchers discovered that Eskimos rarely suffer from heart attacks or rheumatoid arthritis even though their diet is high in fat from fish, seals, and whales. Because these sources of fat have a high omega-3 fatty acid content, it was discovered that the type of fatty acid that they contained helped to protect the Eskimos from the usual consequences of high-fat diets. The Eskimos high omega-3 fatty acid diet helped decrease their risk of heart attacks, strokes and abnormal heart rhythms.
A study of 20,551 doctors who ate at least one fish meal per week cut their risk of heart attacks in half compared to those who ate fish once a month or less. In the 5-year Lyon study, men who followed a Mediterranean diet with emphasis on omega-3-rich oils and fish, fruits and vegetables had their heart attack rates reduced by 70% compared to subjects in the control group.
ADHD & Brain Health Omega 3 fatty acids have also been shown to be effective in developmental behavioral dysfunction in children. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1995 reported that 53% of children with ADHD had significantly lower concentrations of Omega 3 fatty acids than the control children. Numerous Autistic children have also been found to be deficient in Omega 3 fatty acids.
Low Oxidation Manufacturing Process Pharmax Fish Oils are molecularly distilled. In addition, since the purification process does tend to damage and oxidize the oils, their oxidation levels are measured after the purification process, not before (which other companies have been caught doing) in order to reflect the true oxidation value of the oil.
Pharmax uses molecular distillation to purify their oil which is the "gold standard", but it has to be done without any oxygen present . In order to achieve this, Pharmax heats the oil a little bit at a low pressure in a nitrogen atmosphere with no oxygen. The low pressure is used so the boiling point is lower. Then, oxidation levels are tested afterwards.
Natural triglycerides Seroyal/Pharmax fish oils have only naturally enriched concentrated levels of EPA and DHA, avoiding the alcohol or chemical processes many fish oils undergo: conversion into ethyl esters (EPA and DHA bound to alcohol molecules); or further ethyl ester processing into reconstituted triglycerides (augmented configuration of EPA and DHA).
NEO-3™: Enzymatic process to concentrate EPA & DHA Mimicking the natural digestive system, lipase enzymes are used to concentrate the levels of EPA and DHA (without alcohol or chemicals), separating the natural triglyercides which are then extracted, leavin the original fish oil with naturally enriched EPA and DHA.
CRYO -3: Fractional super-cooling to concentrate EPA & DHA Fish oil gradually taken to very low temperatures enables accurate fractional crystallization or “precipitation” of saturated fatty acids. Once the solid fractions have been separated, the remaining liquid, containing unsaturated fatty acids in a natural triglyercide form, has an increased concentration ratio of EPA and DHA.
Link between Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake and Bone Mineral Density
Self-Reported Dietary Intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Association with Bone and Lower Extremity Function
Summary:In a cross-sectional study involving 118 male and 129 female older adults, subjects consuming lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids intake (<1.27 g/d) were found to have lower BMD (bone mineral density), as compared to subjects with higher omega-3 fatty acids intake. The mean reported intake of omega-3 fatty acids in this group of older adults was low overall (1.27 g/d). No independent relationship was found between omega-3 fatty acid intake and lower extremity function. The authors conclude, "Results from this preliminary report are promising and suggest further investigation."
Rousseau JH, Kleppinger A, et al, J Am Geriatr Soc, 2008 August 22