Nordic Naturals Pro-DHA

Nordic Naturals® Pro-DHA™

90 Gel Capsules

Nordic Naturals Pro-DHA

ProDHA™, manufactured by Nordic Naturals®, is a brand-new omega-3 dietary supplement produced from only the best quality fish oil available in the world.

This oil is made employing flash distillation and molecular distillation guaranteeing the highest quality omega-3 oils, while getting rid of PCBs and heavy metal contaminants. The oil is then deodorized, which also improves the taste.

ProDHA™ is an advanced essential fatty acid formula that supplies 580 mg of omega-3s, including 450 mg DHA and 90 mg EPA in each 2 soft gel serving*. Supplying 450 mg of DHA makes it the perfect omega-3 supplement for brain development, eye development and and nervous system support. DHA is necessary for proper eye and brain development. Infant formulas are now fortified with DHA for that reason.

ProDHA™ is a comparatively small, soft gelatin capsule incorporating a natural strawberry essence that serves to cover up the smell and avoid the fishy aftertaste.

Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3 and Omega-6 Compounds)

The word "essential" as applied in depicting omega-3 and omega-6 compounds means that the body can’t make its own, so they must be obtained in our diet. Essential fatty acids are either omega-3 oils or omega-6 oils. Some sources of omega-3 are: cod liver oil, fish oils, flax oil, flaxseed, and green leafy vegetables. Various nuts also contain omega-3s (e.g. walnuts). Omega-6 sources are: corn oil, wheat germ oil, soy oil, borage oil, evening primrose oil, black current oil, and an assortment of other cooking oils.

Nearly all processed foods are high in omega-6s. Essential fatty acids play vital roles in body structure and function. As a matter of fact, life can’t be supported without them. A few are converted to regulating compounds called prostaglandins in the body; these prostaglandins, in addition to essential fatty acids, are responsible for sustaining the critical body functions listed below:

Division of cells (growth and healing processes)
Maintaining health of cell membranes
Muscle reflexes
Nerve transmission
Pressure regulation in the eye, joints and blood vessels
Oxygen transport from cells to tissues
Providing energy to the heart muscle
Response to pain, swelling and inflammation
Supporting immune response

Essential fatty acids are often called by their chemical names.

Omega-3 compounds are:

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
Alpha-linolenic acid
Alpha-linoleic acid

Omega-6 compounds are:

Linoleic acid
Gamma-linoleic acid
Gamma-linolenic acid
Arachidonic acid

The balance of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids

The most recent scientific research has corroborated the view that essential fatty acids are required to be in balance in our diet. Omega-3 and omega-6 consumption should be balanced. It’s commonly suggested that omega-6 consumption should be around four times as much as omega-3. Additionally, it is suggested by the medical community that saturated fat consumption should be restricted. Saturated fats are found in butter, margarine and lard. All omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated.

Regrettably, many peoples’ dietary habits don’t come close to these suggested balances. Most North American and Western diets are very low in omega-3 and extremely high in omega-6. Too many saturated fats are consumed, and the ratio of ingested EFAs averages more like 20:1 omega-6s to omega-3s rather than the recommended 4:1. This is due to the fact that inferior quality cooking oils and most processed foods contain omega-6 oils. Additionally, the general use of omega-3 rich foods is often very low. Getting people to comply with taking fish oil omega-3 type products is exceedingly difficult, particularly with children. In some people, omega-3 intake is completely deficient. Moreover, in some geographic regions, people avoid fish due to industrial contaminants.