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THE POWER
OF OMEGA-3
FATTY ACIDS
A Guide to Healthy Fats
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CONQUERING THE
FEAR OF FAT
FATS ARE ESSENTIAL
FOR GOOD HEALTH
Quite possibly the most feared word in the world of nutrition is
“fat.” While it’s true that, in large quantities, some types of fat
are bad for your health, this does not apply to all fats. In fact,
there are some fats that you simply can’t live without.
Among them are the omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s not only
play an important role in the health of every cell in your body,
they influence heart, joint, brain, and skin health.
These remarkable fats aid in vitamin absorption. They provide
structural components to cell membranes, and insulate and protect
your vital organs. Omega-3s perform as lubricants, particularly for
body surfaces, and help remove fatty plaque
from your artery walls. They even act as
signaling molecules in your brain.
FOOD SOURCES OF
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS
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Fats – also called lipids – are some of the most important
macronutrients in your body. Their primary function is to provide
energy. In fact, pound per pound, fat is your body’s most efficient
source of energy. It takes six pounds of stored carbohydrates to
produce the same amount of energy as one pound of fat. Some
fats – called triglycerides – are even considered “protein-sparing,”
meaning they’re burned for energy, saving valuable proteins, so
they can support muscle tissue, enzymes, antibodies, and more.
You already know that fats make food taste better. But you may
not know that fats slow down the absorption of food in your
stomach, so you feel full longer. That means fats actually help you
better manage your caloric intake – and, potentially, your weight.
The human body is a well-oiled machine that requires three major
sources of “fuel” – what we call calories – one of which is fat. It
operates at its best when 20 to 35 percent of your total calories
come from fat, 10 to 35 percent come from protein, and 45 to 65
percent come from carbohydrates. When this balance is disrupted,
your body cannot process these nutrients and function at its best.
So the right fats in the right quantities aren’t just good for you,
they’re essential for healthy, daily living.
Cod liver oil, 1 tbsp
3 grams
Ground flaxseed, 2 tbsp
3 grams
Salmon oil, 1 tbsp
2.8 grams
Canola oil, 1 tbsp
1.5 grams
DIETARY GUIDELINES
English walnuts, 2 tbsp
1 gram
• HEALTHY ESSENTIAL FATS: 20-35%
Soybean oil, 1 tbsp
1 gram
Soybeans, ½ cup
0.5 gram
Tofu, ½ cup
0.5 gram
Margarine, 1 tbsp
0.2 gram
Soybean oil, 1 tbsp
0.2 gram
Olive oil, 1 tbsp
0.1 gram
Wheat germ oil, 1 tbsp 0.1 gram
Corn oil, 1 tbsp
trace
Foods - such as low-fat milk, lean meats (fish, poultry),
vegetables, and nuts - that contain omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids
• HIGH-QUALITY PROTEIN: 10-35%
Baked, broiled or grilled lean meats (fish, poultry), as well as
beans, peas, nuts, seeds, and soybeans
• COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES: 45-65%
Whole grain products (cereals, breads, crackers, rice, pasta); dark
green vegetables (broccoli, kale, spinach); orange and yellow
vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes, squash); fruits (apples, bananas
blueberries, cranberries, pomegranates, prunes, raspberries)
Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intake for
Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino
Acids. Washington, DC: National Academy Press; 2002
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THREE FORMS OF FAT
Fats come in three different forms: triglycerides, phospholipids, and
sterols. Your body requires all three to function properly. However,
each form includes both saturated (bad) and unsaturated (good)
fats. For healthier living, choose unsaturated fats and keep your
overall fat intake to 20 to 35 percent of your total daily calories.
>TRIGLYCERIDES are the form in which most fats exist in food
as well as in your body. Triglycerides act as energy storage and protect vital organs from damage. They insulate your body, helping you maintain a core body temperature, and protect
you from the cold. Triglycerides
also dissolve and transport
fat-soluble vitamins, such as A, D, E and K, as well as carotenoids Mouth
Lingual lipase
like beta-carotene. Triglycerides help give food its flavor, aroma, and texture, so it tastes good. And it’striglycerides that make se
lipa
tric
you feel full longer. Omega-3
s
a
G
fatty acids fall into this category.
Stomach
of vitamin D and hormones like adrenaline, estrogen and testosterone. In fact, nerve and brain tissues need abundant
quantities of cholesterol to function properly, and your liver
uses cholesterol to aid in fat digestion. Plant-derived sterols are
even considered heart-healthy foods because they help reduce intestinal absorption and reabsorption of cholesterol.♦
FAT DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
Omega-3 fatty acids are quickly absorbed and put to use in your
body. In fact, they’ll start to show up in the bloodstream within only
one or two hours after ingestion. That’s why, when you’re selecting
omega-3 supplements, it is best to
choose natural triglyceride forms.
Fats become tiny droplets
30% of triglycerides become
diglycerides and fatty acids
Like the omega-3 fatty acids in food,
omega-3 supplements in the natural
triglyceride form are more quickly
absorbed. They are more bioavailable
and far more stable than most
other fish oil forms – particularly the
synthetic ethyl ester form, which is
subject to oxidation and rancidity that
can render the fish oil less effective.
Small Intestine
>PHOSPHOLIPIDS are a small Pancreatic lipas
e
Large
Intestine
group of phosphorus-containing Just like carbohydrates and proteins,
fats that can be obtained from Triglycerides and diglycerides
fats need to be broken down into
become glycerol, monoglycerides
food or manufactured by your and free fatty acids
smaller substances for your body
body. Unlike other fats, phos-
to absorb and digest. But digestive
pholipids are both water- and fatsecretions
are
water-based.
When
they come into contact with fats,
soluble, making them versatile and crucial players in supporting
it’s the body’s equivalent of oil and water. So your digestive system
cell membranes, bodily fluids, and digestion. They store fatty
has to treat them a bit differently than other nutrients.
acids for short periods of time to produce regulatory chemicals
called eicosanoids. And, phospholipids aid in choline transport,
Digestion of triglycerides begins the moment you take a bite.
supporting nerve cells and cognitive health.
As you chew, lingual lipase (a water-based digestive enzyme) and
dietary phospholipids start to emulsify the food. Then you swallow,
>STEROLS: Like phospholipids, sterols are components of cell and the softened food enters your stomach. Another digestive
membranes and provide a protective coating – called the
enzyme (gastric lipase) joins the endeavor as the food is mixed
myelin sheath – around nerve cells. The best-known sterol is and churned to disperse the fat.
cholesterol. While high levels of cholesterol are infamous for
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The triglycerides are then broken down into diglycerides as the
food makes its way into the intestinal tract. In the small intestine,
another solution of enzymes mixes with the predigested food and
breaks down nearly all of the accessible triglycerides into monoglycerides and free fatty acids. The monoglycerides and free fatty
acids form micelles – water-soluble globules with fatty centers
– and the fat is primed for absorption. As the micelles carry the
triglycerides through the small intestine, they are absorbed into the
lymphatic system, and the fats are dispersed into the bloodstream.
HOW FATS GOT A BAD RAP
It all started back in 1977 when the U.S. Department of Public
Health issued a statement encouraging Americans to eat less
fat. More than a decade later, in 1988, the U.S. Surgeon General
recommended restricting consumption of dietary fat. Food
manufacturers quickly started producing fat-free and low-fat
versions of almost every conceivable food. Consumers jumped
on the bandwagon in an effort to improve their health. Most
of us assumed that eating less fat would make us thinner and
healthier. Some of us even believed that it was okay to eat
as much fat-free food as we wanted.
In fact, adopting a fat-free diet has its own inherent problems.
After eating a big, fat-free meal, you can still feel hungry and
experience cravings – because you need some fat in your diet to
help you feel full. Plus, all foods – with or without fat – contain
calories. The simple truth is that if you consume more calories than
you burn, you’re going to gain weight. That’s what has happened
to a whole generation of overweight and obese Americans.
Still, virtually no one mentioned the benefits of “good” fats like
the omega-3s – and how they differ from the “bad,” cholesterolbuilding, artery-clogging fats until much later.
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GOOD FATS AND BAD FATS
All fats fall into one of three categories: unsaturated (mono- and
poly-), saturated, and trans fats. As a rule, “good” fats are the
unsaturated fats, which include omega-3 fatty acids. These are the
dietary fats that research has shown can help maintain the health
of your heart, joints, brain, and skin.
> MONOUNSATURATED FATS are found in avocados, nuts, and canola and olive oils – all foods that are the backbone of the
heart-healthy Mediterranean diet. Scientists believe that increased consumption of monounsaturated fats may help lower LDL cholesterol, the “bad” cholesterol. (LDL is closely associated with atherosclerosis and an increased risk of coronary heartdisease.)
> POLYUNSATURATED FATS also lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Seafood, walnuts, and sardines are particularly high
in polyunsaturated fats – as are soybean, corn, soy, safflower, sunflower, fish, borage, evening primrose, and flaxseed oils. Omega-3 fatty acids belong to this group.
Unfortunately, the typical American, on-the-go diet is high
in saturated and trans fats – often referred to as “bad” fats.
Consumed in excess over time, foods that are rich in these
fats have been linked to a litany of health risks.
> SATURATED FATS: Most fast foods, as well as many processed foods are high in saturated fats. Excess intake of these fats can raise your blood cholesterol and increase your risk of developing coronary artery disease. Saturated fats are found primarily in animal products. These include such foods as red meat, butter, whole milk, cream, and eggs. Coconut oil, palm oil, and palm kernel oil are also high in saturated fats.
> TRANS FATS – sometimes known as partially hydrogenated oils – also fall into the category of “bad” fats. These commercially made fats were invented to help foods withstand the production process and have a longer shelf life. You’ll find them in many packaged foods, fried fast foods, vegetable shortenings, and
hard-stick margarine. They are foreign to the body and linked
to just about every imaginable disease related to the heart.
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OMEGA-3s:
ONE OF THE GOOD FATS
Omega-3s are essential fatty acids. That means they are necessary
for human health, but your body can’t make them. You must get
them through food and supplementation.
All essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated – that is, “good”
fats – and they are necessary for normal growth and development.
Unlike other fatty acids, essential fatty acids offer important
structural and signaling properties that have been well established
in support of brain, vision, cardiovascular, joint, and skin health. ♦
Plant foods are rich in the omega-3 fatty-acid known as alphalinolenic acid (ALA). These non-marine sources of omega-3 fatty
acids include flaxseed, nut and canola oils, broccoli, cantaloupe,
kidney beans, spinach, grape leaves, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower,
and walnuts. Animal products – particularly fish – have the
highest concentrations of the important omega-3 fatty acids
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
FAT GUIDELINES
• EPA’s positive influence on heart and joint health has been
observed in people whose diets are high in fish and fish oils.
EPA produces hormone like compounds that interfere with
the chemical reactions that cause inflammation in your body,
making it an effective anecdote for skin and joint health. EPA
also reduces your body’s ability to make triglycerides, thus
supporting your cardiovascular health. ♦
• DHA is the major building block of human brain tissue and is
particularly abundant in the grey matter of the brain and in other
neural tissues, including the light-sensitive cells in the retina of
the eye. DHA enhances the response of rhodopsin – a pigment
that allows for night vision – for optimal visual health. DHA also
mediates the transport of choline (a neurotransmitter) and amino
acids in the brain for cognitive health. In fact, DHA deficiency
has been linked with cognitive decline and mood abnormalities,
making its presence from the diet critical. ♦
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Healthy Americans over two years of age should:
• Limit total fat to <35% of daily calories
• Limit saturated fat to <7% of daily calories
• Limit trans fat to <1% of daily calories
• Limit cholesterol to <300 mg per day
• Obtain remaining fats from monounsaturated and
polyunsaturated sources, such as fish, fish oils, nuts,
seeds, and plant/vegetable oils
Both EPA and DHA are found in greatest abundance in cold
water fish – such as salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna, sardines,
and halibut, as well as vegetarian sea life such as algae and krill.
Non-marine sources of omega-3 fatty acids (i.e. ALA) include
flaxseed, nut and canola oils, broccoli, cantaloupe, kidney beans,
spinach, grape leaves, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower and walnuts.
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DHA: VITAL FOR PREGNANT
AND NURSING WOMEN
Increasing DHA levels should be a primary goal for all women
who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or simply looking to conceive.
Babies rely on their mothers’ supply of DHA –
initially obtained through the placenta and
then through breast milk – for brain and
eye development.
Neither a fetus nor an infant can
produce DHA efficiently – and
the need is critical. Not only is
there significant brain and eye
development as the fetus grows
in utero, but it continues after
the baby is born. In fact, the DHA
content of an infant’s brain triples
during the first three months of life.
In the U.S., the average daily intake of
DHA is 54 mg, which is low to begin with.
But for women who are pregnant or
breast-feeding, the March of Dimes
recommends 200 mg of DHA
a day. The National Institutes
of Health recommends 200 to
300 mg of DHA a day. And
there are research studies that
suggest that pregnant and
nursing women should get
as much as 400 mg of
DHA every day.
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DIETARY REFERENCE INTAKES
FOR OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS
INFANTS
0 – 6 months
6 months – 1 year
Grams Per Day
0.5
0.5
CHILDREN
1 – 3 years
4 – 8 years
0.7
0.9
MALES
9 – 13 years
14 – 18 years
19 – 50 years
51 – 70 years
1.2
1.6
1.6
1.6
FEMALES
9 – 13 years
14 – 18 years
19 – 50 years
51 – 70 years
Pregnant
Nursing
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
1.1
Data from Institute of Medicine (2002).
Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy,
Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,
Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids:
National Academy Press,
Washington, DC.
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BLUEBONNET’S
MARINE-BASED OMEGA-3
FATTY ACID FORMULAS
Bluebonnet Nutrition’s marine-based omega-3 fatty acids are among
the highest quality in the world.
• SUSTAINABLE SOURCES: Sustainability is vital for a company like Bluebonnet that has always turned to nature for the finest raw materials. So we not only obtain our marine-based omega-3 fish oils from the purest, most pristine waters, we select only those with meticulous quality assurance programs that are helping maintain the Earth’s oceanscapes for future generations.
• NATURAL TRIGLYCERIDE FORMS: All of Bluebonnet’s formulas provide omega-3 fatty acids in a natural triglyceride form. The natural triglyceride form is 300 times more bioavailable than most other fish oil forms – and far more stable. In fact, many fish oils
use a synthetic ethyl ester form, which is subject to oxidation and rancidity and can make the fish oil less effective.
• RIGOROUS PURIFICATION PROCESSES: All of the marine-based fish and algal oils used by Bluebonnet have undergone intensive purification. These include a four-step purification process, molecular distillation, and/or steam distillation. These processes eliminate virtually all heavy metals (like mercury), PCBs, dioxins and other contaminants, as well as the unpleasant fishy taste
and odor often associated with marine fish oils.
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• STRICT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: Bluebonnet follows
the strict guidelines and standards for omega-3 fatty acid products set by the Council for Responsible Nutrition and now handled by the Global Organization for EPA and DHA (G.O.E.D.), California Proposition 65, and U.S. Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.). These standards of analysis include peroxide value, DHA and EPA
assay, heavy metal testing, totox and PCB/dioxin testing.
• THIRD-PARTY TESTING: Bluebonnet takes its purity guarantee one step further, sending
out all omega-3 formulas for testing by
independent, cGMP-registered laboratories
that employ protocols set by AOAC
International, a scientific association dedicated to
analytical excellence.
In addition, Bluebonnet’s omega-3 fatty acid formulas are
gluten-free , and the plant-based formulas – from marine
algae – are vegan
. And, they are packaged in recyclable
amber glass bottles, instead of plastic, to protect the nutrients from
heat, light and moisture – and, in the case of
liquids, to eliminate the possibility of chemical leaching. Equally
important, Bluebonnet’s marine-based omega-3 fatty acids are
offered in a diverse assortment, so you can choose the formula
that best addresses your dietary needs.
For more details, consult your healthcare practitioner or visit
www.bluebonnetnutrition.com.
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BLUEBONNET’S
NATURAL OMEGA-3
FUNCTIONAL FISH OIL
FORMULAS FROM EPAX®
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To create our patented NATURAL OMEGA-3 FUNCTIONAL FISH
OIL FORMULAS, Bluebonnet teamed up with EPAX® – the world’s
leading supplier of ultra-pure, highly concentrated, marine-based
omega-3 fatty acids. Each formula – designed to support specific
structure/function applications in your body – offers unrivaled
potency, purity and freshness.♦
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NATURAL OMEGA-3 JOINT FORMULA
SOFTGELS supply high levels of EPA (750 mg) versus DHA (134 mg)
BLUEBONNET’S NATURAL OMEGA-3
FUNCTIONAL FISH OILS FROM EPAX®
at a ratio that is scientifically relevant for maintaining joint health. ♦
• Derived from deep-sea, cold-water fish primarily
caught in Peru’s ocean waters
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Softgels
• Molecularly distilled
Amount Per Serving
• Pharmaceutical-grade
% Daily
Value
Calories20
Calories from fat
20
Total Fat
2 g
3
Saturated fat
120 mgw
Polyunsaturated fat
1340 mgw
Monounsaturated fat
360 mgw
Omega-3 Fish Oil
2000 mg
*
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 750 mgw
*
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 134 mgw*
• DHA and EPA concentrates for specific
structure/function applications
• Clinically tested
EPAX® - 150 Years of Industry Leadership
in Marine-Based Omega-3s
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
* Daily Value not established.
• World’s highest quality fish oils in terms of purity
and omega-3 content
Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, water, mixed tocopherols.
Contains: Fish (anchovies, sardines), soybeans
Free of milk, egg, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat.
Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.
• Cleaner, purer fish oils ensured by monitoring
contamination, oxidation parameters, and trans fats
NATURAL OMEGA-3 BRAIN FORMULA
SOFTGELS supply high levels of DHA (860 mg) versus EPA (120 mg)
• Unrivaled environmental standards
for a ratio that is scientifically relevant for maintaining brain health. ♦
• Recipient of Peru’s award for “Cleanest and
Most Eco-Efficient Production”
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Softgels
NATURAL OMEGA-3 HEART FORMULA
SOFTGELS supply EPA and DHA in a relatively balanced ratio
– EPA (600 mg) to DHA (400 mg) – that is scientifically relevant
for maintaining cardiovascular health. ♦
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Softgels
Amount Per Serving
% Daily
Value
Calories20
Calories from fat
20
Total Fat
2 g
3
Saturated fat
120 mgw
Polyunsaturated fat
1520 mgw
Monounsaturated fat
200 mgw
Omega-3 Fish Oil
2000 mg
*
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 600 mgw
*
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 400 mgw*
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
* Daily Value not established.
Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, water, mixed tocopherols.
Contains: Fish (anchovies, sardines), soybeans
Free of milk, egg, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat.
Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.
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Amount Per Serving
% Daily
Value
Calories20
Calories from fat
20
Total Fat
2 g
3
Saturated fat
60 mgw
Polyunsaturated fat
1400 mgw
Monounsaturated fat
180 mgw
Omega-3 Fish Oil
2000 mg
*
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 860 mgw
*
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 120 mgw*
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
* Daily Value not established.
Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, water, mixed tocopherols.
Contains: Fish (anchovies, tuna), soybeans
Free of milk, egg, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat.
Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.
PERU’S GREEN INITIATIVES
• Implements one of the world’s most sophisticated
quality assurance programs
• Regulates minimum size and number of fish caught
• Monitors fleet via satellite
• Provides third-party control of fish landings
• Employs environmentally sustainable practices considered
beyond reproach
• Sustainability of fisheries and marine ecosystem ranked best
in the world by the University of British Columbia in 2008
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BLUEBONNET’S NATURAL OMEGA-3
MARINE-BASED FISH OILS
NATURAL OMEGA-3
LIQUID ARCTIC COD LIVER OIL
Salmon Oil
Available in a naturally delicious lemon-flavored liquid.
Supplement Facts
• Derived from Norwegian cold-water salmon
• Wild harvested in open waters – rather than
conventionally farmed – so salmon are antibiotic-free
• Rich in DHA and EPA
Serving Size 1 Teaspoon (5 mL)
Amount % Daily
Per Serving Value
Calories40
Calories from fat
40
Total Fat
4.6 g 7
Saturated fat
0.8 gw
Polyunsaturated fat
1.5 gw
Monounsaturated fat
2.3 gw
Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate) 5000 IU 100
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 500 IU 125
Vitamin E 5 IU 17
(d-alpha tocopheryl acetate)
Cod Liver Oil
• Derived from deep-sea, wild cod caught in the cold, glacial
waters of the Arctic.
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1200 mg
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 550 mgw
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 400 mgw
Other omega-3s
250 mgw
• Unrivaled sources of DHA, EPA and vitamins A and D3
• Pharmaceutical-grade
*
*
*
*
Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
* Daily Value not established.
• Four step purification process
Other ingredients: Cod liver oil, natural lemon flavor.
Contains: Fish (cod), soybeans
Free of milk, egg, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts,
peanuts and wheat.
Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium
and sugar.
• Sustainably-sourced and carefully processed using
eco-friendly geothermal energy
NATURAL OMEGA-3
ARCTIC COD LIVER OIL SOFTGELS
NATURAL OMEGA-3
SALMON OIL SOFTGELS
Available in easy-to-swallow softgels for maximum assimilation
and absorption.
Available in easy-to-swallow softgels for maximum assimilation
and absorption.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 3 Softgels
Supplement Facts
Amount
Per Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories10
Calories from fat
10
Total Fat
1 g
Saturated fat
230 mgw
Polyunsaturated fat
400 mgw
Monounsaturated fat
220 mgw
Omega-3 Fish Oil
1000 mg
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 150 mgw
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)100 mgw
% Daily
Value
2
*
*
*
% Daily
Value
2
50
125
*
*
*
*
Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerol, purified water.
Contains: Fish (cod)
Free of milk, egg, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts
wheat and soybeans.
Also free of yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.
THE ARCTIC’S GREEN INITIATIVES
•
•
•
•
•
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Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
* Daily Value not established.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
* Daily Value not established.
Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, water, mixed tocopherols.
Contains: Fish (salmon), soybeans
Free of milk, egg, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts
and wheat.
Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.
Calories20
Calories from fat
15
Total Fat
1.5 g
Saturated fat
0.24 gw
Polyunsaturated fat
0.5 gw
Monounsaturated fat
0.7 gw
Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate)2500 IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 500 IU
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids 360 mg
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)165 mgw
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 120 mgw
Other omega-3s
75 mgw
Serving Size 1 Softgel
Implements rigorous quality assurance programs
Regulates minimum size and number of fish caught
Monitors fleet via satellite
Provides third-party control of fish landings
Promotes environmental management practices
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EARLY PROMISE PRENATAL® GENTLE
DHA 100 and 200mg VEGETARIAN SOFTGELS
BLUEBONNET’S NATURAL OMEGA-3
DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID (DHA)
Formulated for expectant mothers’ delicate and highly sensitive
systems. Provides life’sDHA,™ which is the perfect complement to any
woman’s diet during pregnancy and/or lactation Encapsulated in
easy-to-swallow vegetable-based softgels.
Vegetarian DHA from Marine-Based Algal Oil
• Martek life’sDHA™ derived from marine algae
• Highly purified, pharmaceutical-grade
Early Promise Prenatal® Gentle DHA Vegetarian Softgels
work in conjunction with Early Promise Prenatal® Gentle
Multiple. These two science-based formulas offer pregnant and
nursing women unrivaled nutrition and antioxidant protection in
precise potencies, making the Early Promise Prenatal® Care
System one of the most comprehensive, health-supporting
prenatal nutritional regimens on the market today. ♦
• Vegetarian source eliminates risk of
ocean-borne pollutants
DHA from Fish Oil
• Derived from tuna caught in the pristine waters
surrounding the Seychelle Islands
• Pharmaceutical-grade
• Line-caught – no netting or trawling
Supplement Facts
• Cold-water extracted, steam distilled
Serving Size 1 Vegetarian Softgel
Amount
Per Serving
NATURAL OMEGA-3 VEGETARIAN DHA
100 and 200mg VEGETARIAN SOFTGELS
DHA
100 mg
(docosahexaenoic acid of algal oil)
Developed for vegetarians/vegans from pure plant sources inside
and out. Provides life’sDHA™ encapsulated in 100% vegetablebased softgels.
Serving Size 1 Vegetarian Softgel
DHA
200 mg
(docosahexaenoic acid of algal oil)
*
* Daily Value not established.
Other ingredients: Algal oil, soluble food starch, glycerin, high oleic
sunflower oil, water, sea vegetable extract, sorbitol, ascorbyl palmitate,
tocopherols, natural flavor, lecithin (sunflower), beta-carotene, natural
caramel color.
Contains: Soybeans
Free of milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat.
Also free of yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.
Supplement Facts
Amount
Per Serving
% Daily
Value
% Daily
Value
*
* Daily Value not established.
Other ingredients: Algal oil, soluble food starch, glycerin, high oleic sunflower
oil, water, sea vegetable extract, sorbitol, ascorbyl palmitate, tocopherols,
natural flavor, lecithin (sunflower), beta-carotene, natural caramel color.
Contains: Soybeans
Free of milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat.
Also free of yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.
Available in 100 mg
and 200 mg potencies
HEALTHY BRAIN, EYES, HEART
NATURAL OMEGA-3
CHEWABLE DHA SOFTGELS
Available in naturally delicious, fresh-fruit flavored, fish-shaped
chewable softgels for maximum assimilation and absorption.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 3 Softgels
Amount Per Serving
Available in 100 mg
and 200 mg potencies
HEALTHY BRAIN, EYES, HEART
Servings Per Container 30
Calories20
Calories from fat
15
Total Fat
2 g
Saturated fat
555 mgw
Polyunsaturated fat
855 mgw
Monounsatuarted fat
450 mgw
Omega-3 Fish Oil
1650 mg
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 300 mgw
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 72 mgw
% Daily
Value
Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
* Daily Value not established.
3
*
*
*
Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, purified water, natural fruit
flavors, xylitol, vegetable cellulose, mixed tocopherols.
Contains: Fish (tuna), soybeans
Free of milk, egg, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat.
Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice and sodium.
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EVERYTHING PURPLE
STARTS OFF GREE­N!
Environmental stewardship and social responsibility have been part
of Bluebonnet’s corporate culture since our company was founded in
1991. We believe we are all citizens of the world. That companies –
and individuals – must do what they can to help sustain the fish in our
vast oceans and preserve the Earth and its limited natural resources –
for today and tomorrow. At Bluebonnet, that includes enterprisewide “green” initiatives and environmentally sound manufacturing
practices. Our actions represent a new generation that supports
sustainability, reducing dependency on fossil fuels, and giving back
to the world at large.
As Bluebonnet moves forward in the twenty-first century, it is our
fervent hope to leave a positive imprint on the environment – and on
every person whose life we touch. We will continue to advance the
natural products industry through our green and social initiatives.
We will advocate for the rights of consumers to have natural,
sustainable alternatives to Western medicine – and for the rights
of natural products retailers to sell them. And, we believe our
environmental and social activism will spread: improving the quality
of life naturally by offering the highest-quality nutritional supplements
available, while at the same time, making the world a better place for
the next generation of health-conscious consumers.
For more information about Bluebonnet’s green/social initiatives,
please click on “Green/Social Initiatives” on the About Us page at
www.bluebonnetnutrition.com or request a green/social initiatives
brochure by writing us at the address listed on the back cover.
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To harness the Power of Omega-3 Fatty
Acids, look to Bluebonnet Nutrition for:
• High-potency, pharmaceutical-grade EPA and DHA formulas
• Algae-derived (vegetarian) and fish-derived DHA formulas
• Guaranteed purity
o
Rigorous purification processes
o
Strict quality guidelines/standards
o
Third-party testing by independent,
cGMP-registered laboratories
• Bioavailable/stable natural triglyceride forms
• World-famous EPAX® functional fish oils
o
Patented
o
Clinically tested/proven
o­ Ratios/amounts of EPA and DHA that support specific
structure/function applications in your body
• Sustainable, environmentally friendly sources/practices
• Multiple delivery systems (liquids, vegetarian softgels,
and chewable softgels)
• 100% vegan plant-based formulas
• Gluten-free formulas
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