Fish oil is a nutritional supplement made from the fat of small fish such as mackerel, sardines, and herring. Fish oil contains beneficial fatty acids EPA and DHA, and has many scientifically proven and published health claims. Fish oil is commonly used to increase Omega-3 intake and maintain healthy vision, heart, and brain function.

1. DHA helps maintain normal vision; daily intake of 250 mg of DHA is recommended.
2. EPA and DHA help maintain normal heart function; aim for at least 250 mg of EPA + DHA daily.
3. DHA helps maintain normal brain function; a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA is recommended.

There are many types of fish oil on the market today. However, they are not all the same!

• Regular fish oil provides only 30% Omega-3, 18% EPA, and 12% DHA. Considering that a single capsule contains only 30% Omega-3, this means that the remaining 70% of the capsule consists of unnecessary or even unhealthy fats, and often also contains impurities such as heavy metals and PCBs.

• Most concentrated fish oil is made in ethyl acetate form and contains 60% to 80% Omega-3. Although the Omega-3 concentration is slightly higher, these fatty acids are not in a readily bioavailable form (i.e., easily absorbed by the body) and still contain up to 40% of other unnecessary or even unhealthy fats.

On the other hand, highly concentrated fish oils like UnoCardio® are extremely rare, containing 90% to 95% Omega-3. These fish oils are not made in the form of ethyl esters, but in a better, more bioavailable form, namely γ-triglycerides (rTG). These oils provide the highest amount of EPA and DHA in each softgel and have the highest purity.

Because its rTG form UnoCardio® is 70% more easily absorbed than Lovaza and Teva Omega-3.

Since Jo Wyckmans founded Nutrogenics, he has been passionate about providing the market with the "best" Omega. Our Omega is naturally sourced from some of the cleanest waters on Earth – the South Pacific coast – and is concentrated and purified through an environmentally friendly distillation process, containing the highest levels of essential fatty acids DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid).

The health benefits of these essential fatty acids have been scientifically proven in numerous studies. WHC's UnoCardio® supplement contains 90–95% Omega-3, thus providing the required amount of Omega-3 in a single softgel, equivalent to 3–10 standard fish oil softgels.

Most commercially available concentrated fish oils are in the form of ethyl esters (a synthetic fat), while UnoCardio® is formulated in the form of true γ-triglycerides (rTG). Studies have shown that the bioavailability of fatty acids in the γ-triglyceride form (i.e., the rate at which the body absorbs fatty acids) is significant—up to 70% higher than that of ethyl esters.

Unsurprisingly, UnoCardio® 1000 was named the number one in purity and quality in the United States.

EPA and DHA: The most important Omega-3 fatty acids

The two most important Omega-3 fatty acids are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Our bodies are very inadequate in synthesizing EPA and DHA, which is why they need to be obtained from food or Omega supplements.

EPA and DHA play a vital role in maintaining overall health. The body typically needs 500-1000 mg of EPA and DHA daily to function properly, but the healthy intake of EPA+DHA can range from 250 mg to 3 grams. DHA is one of the most important fatty acids in the brain and retina of the eye, which explains why a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA helps maintain cognitive health and vision. DHA is a key fatty acid and a component of cell membranes in brain and retinal tissues.

You can compare it to building a house: if you think about pouring concrete into a foundation, DHA is the same basic material as concrete. The structure of a house will have different properties depending on the type of material used in the concrete. If the concrete isn't strong enough, all the components of the house—walls, windows, electrical systems, water supply—will be affected. Similarly, the types of fatty acids you consume will determine the strength of the cell membranes in your brain and retina, thus determining how well or poorly they function.

In some cases, DHA and EPA have a combined effect. EPA and DHA contribute to normal heart function (at least 250 mg daily) and maintain normal blood triglyceride levels (2 grams daily) and normal blood pressure (3 grams daily). When intake is high, ensure that the total daily intake of EPA and DHA does not exceed 5 grams. Therefore, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in Omega-3 are essential polyunsaturated fatty acids for maintaining human physical and mental health. However, the human body can only produce very small amounts of EPA and DHA, so these fatty acids must be obtained through diet or Omega supplements.

These beneficial fatty acids are naturally found in oily fish such as mackerel, sardines, and herring. Only by regularly consuming sufficient amounts of oily fish, or by taking a 1000 mg Omega-3 supplement daily, such as UnoCardio® from WHC-Nutrogenics, can one achieve a balanced Omega-3 level (8% or higher Omega-3 in red blood cells) and benefit from the health benefits of these nutrients.

The American Heart Association recommends a daily intake of 2-4 grams of EPA+DHA to maintain normal blood triglyceride levels, a recommendation now adopted by the Global Health Council. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), responsible for evaluating health claims related to nutrients, has reached a similar conclusion, suggesting a daily intake of 2 grams of EPA+DHA to maintain healthy blood triglyceride levels. This intake can be easily achieved using highly concentrated fish oil supplements (such as UnoCardio®), with each capsule containing 1 gram of EPA+DHA.

The higher the percentage of EPA+DHA in a supplement, the fewer capsules are needed daily. EFSA considers 5 grams of EPA+DHA daily for adults to be safe over the long term. This should be considered the maximum daily dose. Currently, nine EPA+DHA health claims have been approved by EFSA, and many others are still under investigation and awaiting approval. The European Commission has made the following health claims regarding Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA:

• EPA+DHA helps the heart function properly; take at least 250 mg of EPA+DHA daily.
• EPA+DHA helps maintain normal blood pressure. Take 3 grams of EPA+DHA daily (equivalent to 3 UnoCardio® softgels; do not exceed 5 grams of EPA+DHA per day).
• EPA+DHA helps maintain normal blood triglyceride levels. Take 2 g of EPA+DHA daily (equivalent to 2 UnoCardio® softgels; do not exceed 5 g of EPA+DHA per day).
• Daily intake of 250 mg of DHA helps maintain normal vision.
• Consuming 250 mg of DHA daily helps maintain normal brain function.
• Consuming 2 grams of DHA daily helps maintain normal blood triglyceride levels.
• DHA intake by the mother helps the normal brain development of the fetus or breastfed infant. In addition to the recommended 250 mg of EPA + DHA for adults, the mother should take 200 mg of DHA daily.
• DHA intake by the mother helps the normal development of the eyes of the fetus or breastfed infant. In addition to the recommended 250 mg of EPA + DHA for adults, the mother should take 200 mg of DHA daily.
• DHA helps with normal vision development in infants under 12 months of age. The recommended daily intake is 100 mg of DHA.

When people hear the word "fish oil," many automatically think of cod liver oil. However, the fish oil discussed here has almost nothing to do with fish oil used in the past or fish oil supplements on the market today. In fact, consuming large amounts of cod liver oil to get enough Omega-3 fatty acids is quite harmful. Even today, many cod liver oils still contain too much vitamin A. Cod liver oil and vitamin A increase the risk of osteoporosis. Women who have gone through menopause can easily deplete 1 gram of EPA daily. If you try to achieve this goal using cod liver oil, the risk of consuming too much vitamin A is high.

Your vitamin A levels may rise to a level that increases the risk of osteoporosis.

Cod liver oil is also not recommended for children because it contains vitamin A. To obtain 500 mg of EPA from cod liver oil, they would have to consume large amounts of the oil, resulting in very unhealthy vitamin A levels. You should also know that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has clearly stated that Europeans already obtain sufficient vitamin A through their diet, therefore this vitamin is no longer suitable for food fortification and supplements.

Our message is – avoid using cod liver oil!

UnoCardio® 1000 should be taken continuously for at least three months. Nevertheless, after six weeks of daily use of UnoCardio®, a measurable increase in Omega-3 levels will be observed. Omega-3 supplements are designed to help the body maintain good health and should not be used as a replacement for a varied, balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle.

We recommend carefully reviewing the "Facts & Nutritional Values" section on the back of the supplement label, and then asking yourself the following two questions:

1. How much DHA and EPA is contained in one softgel capsule?
2. How many softgels are in one serving?

You might be surprised when you discover how many softgels of your current brand you actually need to take each day to get 1 gram of EPA+DHA, and how long a packet lasts when taken at a beneficial dose.

If four or more capsules are needed daily, the cheaper products quickly become quite expensive, not to mention that these low-concentration softgels may contain all sorts of unnecessary potentially harmful fats, PCBs, and heavy metals.

If you want to quickly increase your Omega-3 levels, take 2 capsules daily for six weeks to three months to experience and test actual improvements.

To maintain a healthy Omega-3 level, take one capsule daily, preferably with a meal. It is recommended to take your Omega-3 supplement before or during your main meal or the meal with the most fat. Omega-3 is most easily absorbed by the body when taken with other fats, such as natural yogurt, foods containing olive oil, or other healthy fats.

Choose EPA and DHA supplements containing the highest concentration of Omega-3 in the rTG form (r-triglyceride form). This TG form ensures maximum and faster absorption. Compared to the synthetic EE form (ethyl ester), the rTG form is absorbed 70% more effectively in the body.

environment

Choose concentrated fish oil from sustainable fisheries and non-endangered wild fish (Friends of the Ocean® Certificate). Multiple studies have shown that farmed fish contain fewer Omega-3 fatty acids and more Omega-6 fatty acids. This difference can be explained by the diet of farmed fish: wild fish feed on small fish, crustaceans, and microalgae rich in Omega-3 fatty acids; while farmed fish are typically fed grains and vegetable oils rich in Omega-6 fatty acids. Farmed fish are also often raised in harsh and unfriendly environments, with antibiotics and bactericides being common.

To ensure that fish are completely free of toxins (PCBs, heavy metals, and dioxins), please choose an environmentally friendly purification method , such as " SFC extraction " (supercritical fluid chromatography extraction), which provides the highest content of EPA and DHA in 100% pure oil.

Omega-3 fatty acids are extremely sensitive to oxidation. Therefore, a blend of tocopherols is added as an antioxidant to ensure the fatty acids are preserved for as long as possible. Thus, omega-3s must be protected by antioxidants to maintain their optimal condition for as long as possible. Furthermore, for this reason, we recommend storing the container in a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight.

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