OMEGA3 FACTOR

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What are Omega-3s?
A: Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats. They are also called essential fatty acids (EFAs) because they cannot be produced by the body, yet they’re essential for your health. The best source of omega-3 is the oil from small coldwater fish, such as sardines, herring and anchovies.

Q:Why are they important?
A: Medical authorities across the country agree that omega-3 fatty acids have numerous benefits to human health. Interest in omega-3s rose in the late 1970s, when researchers found that Eskimos in Greenland—who consumed large amounts of omega-3s from fish—had a very low rate of coronary heart disease. Since then, thousands of studies have been published on the benefits of omega-3s and their ability to support human health.

Q:Do doctors agree on the benefits of omega-3s?
A: Yes, including many cardiologists across the country. The emerging science is simply too powerful for any responsible health care practitioner to ignore.

Q:How much do I need?
A: Probably more than you’re getting now. The American Heart Association recently made its recommendations for omega-3 fatty acids. People with known heart disease, for example, should consume at least 1 gram per day, either from fish or as a supplement in consultation with their doctor.

Q:Which study is the OMEGA3factor formula based on?
A: It’s called the GISSI-Prevention Study. Omega-3 supplementation in over 11,000 patients showed a 45% decrease in the risk of sudden cardiac death among people with a prior history of heart attack. A follow-up study showed that omega-3 fatty acids reduced the risk of sudden death after only 4 months of daily consumption. OMEGA3factor contains the same 1g daily serving size and 2-to-1 ratio of omega-3 fatty acids used in this landmark study.