Healthy heart and brain in one pill

BiOmega

WHAT IS IT?

BiOmega is a fish oil supplement that supplies the essential omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA in a convenient capsule form.

WHAT DOES IT DO?
In 2002, the American Heart Association issued new guidance on fish and fish oil consumption because studies showed that that Omega-3 fatty acids supported cardiovascular health, proper brain and neural development, and maintenance of good joint health.


Produced from cold-water, deep-sea fish oil and contains a balanced, concentrated daily dose of two important omega-3 fatty acids: Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexonic acid (DHA).



HOW IS IT DIFFERENT?
- Most purification processes for fish oil remove any vitamin D from the product.  Each Biomega capsule delivers 100 IU of vitamin D, a nutrient often found inadequate in most diets


- Formulated with lemon oil to eliminate the fishy aftertaste with most fish oil supplements


- Health authorities have warned us to limit our intake of certain species of fish due to concern about potential contaminants.  Biomega is manufacture in USANA’s state-of-the art manufacturing facility where it is free from contaminants.  Contaminants are eliminated through a double-molecular distillation process which ensures the highest possible purity.  Through this process, heavy metals, PCB’s, pesticides, and organic residues are eliminated. 


- Pharmaceutical Quality: Effective and Science-based. C.A.P.P.S

- Laboratory tested, quality guaranteed, meets USP specifications for potency, uniformity, and disintegration

QUESTIONS?
How is BiOmega purified?

No. All of USANA's products, including BiOmega, are completely free from trans-fatty acids.


Does BiOmega contain trans-fat?
BiOmega is made from a variety of deep-sea cold water fish species (e.g. anchovies, sardines).

Does BiOmega contain vitamin A?
No, BiOmega does not contain vitamin A


Can children take BiOmega?
Like most of USANA's Optimizers (with the exception of Body Rox Active Calcium Chewable and OptOmega), BiOmega is generally not recommended for children under the age of 18. In part, this is because the BiOmega gelcaps are quite large, making them difficult for many children to swallow.

We are aware that under certain circumstances BiOmega may be useful for children, but the recommendation for use should always come from a physician or other healthcare provider.


Can I take BiOmega if I have an allergy to fish?
If you have an allergy to fatty fish (e.g. salmon, mackerel, herring), we do not recommend using BiOmega.

If your allergy is specific to shellfish (e.g. shrimp, crab, lobster), BiOmega should not be a problem, as it does not contain any shellfish ingredients.




Can I take BiOmega during pregnancy?
Yes, BiOmega can be taken during pregnancy.

Research has shown that essential fatty acids are important for the developing baby, and many women don't get enough from diet alone. During pregnancy, the omega-3 fatty acids in BiOmega can help your baby's brain, eye, and nerve development, particularly during the last trimester.


Why was vitamin D added to BiOmega?
Vitamin D is found in certain foods and can be made in the body from exposure to sunlight. Varying amounts of sun exposure, the regular use of sun block, and dietary choices all influence vitamin D levels.

Many experts now believe that most people are not getting enough vitamin D. In addition, vitamin D is not found naturally in significant amounts in fish oil or fish oil products. Both omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D are essential to the diet, and fish oil is an ideal delivery medium for vitamin D (because vitamin D is fat soluble).

Based on a careful consideration of all these factors, we made the decision to integrate vitamin D into BiOmega.


Do any USANA products contain krill oil?
No USANA products currently contain krill oil.

Although some of the arguments for the use of krill oil may sound persuasive, overall it doesn't really stack up against a quality molecularly distilled and concentrated fish oil. It is much lower in DHA (9%) than our BiOmega product (23.5%), yet it is significantly more expensive. The bottom line is that for now, based on purity, potency, concentration, availability, and cost, our BiOmega is a much better choice for us.


Is BiOmega free from heavy metals and other contaminants?
Yes, for all practical intents and purposes. It is not possible - nor is it necessary - to have a product that is absolutely and completely free of any contaminants. No matter how much purification was done, a trace would always be found depending on the sensitivity of the testing method.

Take mercury, for example. BiOmega is as purified as it gets with regard to mercury, and is tested to contain a maximum of .01 ppm (parts per million). In other words, it is at least 99.999999% free of mercury. This level is thousands of times lower than a typical can of tuna fish, and well below the acceptable safe level (1 ppm, as specified by the FDA).

INGREDIENTS

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)

Vitamin D3, also known as cholecalciferol is generated in the skin of animals when light energy is absorbed by a precursor molecule 7-dehydrocholesterol. Vitamin D is thus not a true vitamin, because individuals with adequate exposure to sunlight do not require dietary supplementation.


Cholecalciferol is a vitamin D3. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Cholecalciferol is used to treat or prevent many conditions caused by a lack of vitamin D, especially conditions of the skin or bones.


Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
One of several omega-3 fatty acids used by the body. The typical Western diet is relatively deficient in omega-3 fatty acids compared to the diets of our ancestors. The main dietary sources of EPA in the United States are cold water fish, such as wild salmon. Fish oil supplements may also raise concentrations of EPA in the body. Increased intake of EPA has been shown to be beneficial in coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, and inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis.


Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
An omega-3 fatty acid. It is found in cold water fatty fish and in fish oil supplements, along with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). There are also vegetarian sources of DHA, which come from seaweed. DHA is essential for the proper functioning of our brains as adults, and for the development of our nervous system and visual abilities during the first 6 months of life. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids are part of a healthy diet that helps lower risk of heart disease. Our bodies naturally produce small amounts of DHA, but we must get the amounts we need from our diet or from supplements. Most people in the Western world do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids in their diet.

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