Category 1
Who do we source our fish oil from?
Marine Labs
What is the dose of EPA?
430
What is the dose of DHA?
390
What is the name of our fish oil?
OrthOmega
Orthomega provides 820mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) per softgel as natural ___________________, the preferred form with superior absorption.
Triglyceride
Name one of the 3 P's
Potency
Dietary fats come to us from a variety of sources, but primarily in the form of ______________________. That is, three fatty acid molecules connected by a glycerol backbone
Triglyceride
Typical Western diets provide much in the way of polyunsaturated fatty acids from vegetable sources, which supply high levels of _____________ fatty acids.
Omega 6
Name one of the Three P's
Purity
The American Heart Association recommends that patients with documented CHD consume about ___________ of EPA+DHA per day, preferably from fatty fish; EPA+DHA supplements could be considered in consultation with a physician.
1g
What certification do we have for our Fish oil?
EuroFins
Name one of the three P's
Process
The most common side effect is a fishy aftertaste or “burping” associated with high doses. When products are consumed with meals and _________________ are avoided, this unpleasant feature is dramatically reduced.
Carbonated Beverages
The Pioneer of Fish oil?
Dr. Jorn Dyerberg
What two ingredients have been added to the fish oil in order to guarantee freshness?
Rosemary and Vitamin E
Orthomega 820 is a high concentration fish oil sourced from waters off the _____________________ coast.
Chilean
DPA may be a _______ for both EPA and DHA, thus increasing the storage of EPA, DHA and DPA and in turn, the beneficial healthy effects, of omega 3 fatty acids.
Reservoir
What flavoring has been added to OrthOmega 820 to ensure tolerability?
Lemon Lime Flavor
The vast majority of fish oil products available on the market are in the semi-natural __________________ form.
Ethyl Ester
A recent study, conducted by fish oil research pioneer, Dr. Jorn Dyerberg, demonstrated that omega-3s in the triglyceride form are more efficiently digested and therefore ______________ percent more absorbable than omega-3s in the ethyl ester form.
70%
The measurement of EPA and DHA’s incorporation into red blood cell membranes is commonly referred to as the
Omega 3 Index
Study using 1g of fish oil a Day
GISSI
The body is able to slowly convert the shorter chain ALA to the more active long chain, EPA and DHA. However, many people lack the __________________________ delta-5 and delta-6 desaturase necessary to make the conversion, making a higher dietary intake of EPA and DHA necessary.
Enzymes
The results of the GISSI secondary prevention trial was a relative risk reduction of _______ percent in sudden cardiac death after 9 months and _______ percent after 42 months.
37,55%
Highly refined fish oil products are virtually absent from any detectable ___________________ and there is no known allergens, and should be safe to consume by individuals with mild-to-moderate fish allergies. Highly sensitive individuals or those with life-threatening fish allergies should probably avoid the use of fish oil products.
Proteins