Medical scientists internationally are encouraging people to eat more fish. Fish body oil is the ONLY MAJOR SOURCE of the polyunsaturated Omega-3's EPA and DHA. For those individuals who do not eat an oily fish diet, Geromatrix offers Omega-3's in easy-to-swallow soft gelatin capsules. Geromatrix SUPER OMEGA-3 softgels contain a special concentrate of fish body oils from a deep, cold water fish including mackerel and sardines which are especially rich in the important Omega-3's EPA and 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 also contribute to inflammatory processes.

Essential fatty acids (EFAs) 

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 alphalinolenic 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). 

The omega-3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are found in abundance in fatty fish and some marine mammals, as well as in the algae (seaweed) upon which they feed. Based on the multiple health effects of omega-3 fatty acids, including its effects on the heart, the importance of DHA and EPA cannot be over-stated. Life Extension’s Super Omega-3 contains a patented EPA/DHA extraction process that results in a pure, stable and easy-to-tolerate fish oil extract. While most fish oil is distilled to decrease contaminants such as mercury and PCBs, the Super Refined® fish oil used in Super Omega-3 is produced with a patented method that purifies the oil with an intense two-step distillation process to reduce pollutants to virtually undetectable levels. The result is improved fish oil that exceeds the standards set by international rating agencies. (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are usually lacking in the typical Western diet that includes 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. 

While the polyunsaturated fats known as omega-6 fatty acids are essential to optimal health, most Americans and citizens of other Western nations consume far too many omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and not enough omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. In fact, some Western diets consist of 20 parts of omega-6 to only one part of omega-3. For optimum health, the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids should be between 1:1 and 4:1. This severe imbalance that occurs with most people contributes to the development of long-term health problems. 

Benefits of fish oil supplements

 Studies associate the Mediterranean diet, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, olive oil, and antioxidant-rich fruits, vegetables, and herbs, with lowered cardiovascular risk and increased life span.9-15 Other studies support omega-3’s importance in cardiovascular health.16,17 In fact, the FDA states that supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.Super Omega-3 EPA/DHA contains premium-grade fish oil with a unique 2.8 to 2 ratio of EPA/DHA.

Why Omega-3?  

Omega-3 essential fatty acids are "good" fats that:: 

·              Contain natural substances your body needs for good health but can't produce on its own

·              Lower levels of "bad" fats like triglycerides

Clinical studies from around the world show Omega 3 Fish Oil helps in the following functions:

• Helps prevent atherosclerosis
• Helps promote cardiovascular health*
• Helps reduce triglycerides* levels
• Helps support healthy cholesterol levels*
• Helps control blood pressure*
• Helps support brain function*
• Helps Increase learning ability, problem-solving skills, focus and memory*
• Helps improve mood*
• Helps support weight loss and blood sugar balance*
• Helps support healthy nervous, hormonal and immune system function*
• Helps promote joint health*
• Helps relieves and prevents inflammation and minor pain*
• Helps support vision*
• Helps promote healthy youthful looking skin*

Supportive but not conclusive evidence shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

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.  

If you are taking anticoagulant drugs, use this product only under the supervision of your physician. Blood tests that measure clotting can be used to ensure these nutrients are not reducing the clotting factors in your blood to abnormal levels!