| New Product Release! April 2009
AMPLIFIED BENEFITS OF OCEAN'S 3 OMEGA-3
BY GARDEN OF LIFE
OCEAN's 3 CONTAINS OMEGAXANTHIN™
The three ingredients found in Oceans 3 are available as stand-alone
products. Only Oceans 3 combines these ingredients into a blend called
OmegaXanthin. OmegaXanthin allows fish oil, astaxanthin and fucoxanthin
to achieve far more together than these already powerful compounds
could do on their own.
EPA AND DHA—
from ultra pure, high potency omega-3 fish oil. The benefits of EPA and
DHA have become widely known and embraced by the medical and scientific
community and include support for cardiovascular health, brain
function, and nervous system health. Most North Americans consume
insufficient amounts of omega-3 fats in their diet, and a growing
number of people are choosing to supplement with fish oil formulas rich
in EPA and DHA. A quality source of omega-3s must be a foundational
element of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
FUCOXANTHIN—a
carotenoid derived from brown seaweed, is a dynamic ocean-based
antioxidant. Antioxidants are noted for their ability to fight free
radicals, which can cause damage at the cellular level.
ASTAXANTHIN—an
extremely powerful antioxidant carotenoid from sea algae. Astaxanthin
is a well-studied compound that has been shown to be 14 times stronger
than vitamin E, 53 times stronger than betacarotene, and 64 times
stronger than vitamin C. As an antioxidant, astaxanthin benefits
cardiovascular health, supports the body’s natural response to
inflammation, immune system health and eye health, and it even supports
healthy skin, bones and joints.
Fucoxanthin has been shown to exert its protective effects directly in
fat cells. Since metabolism requires oxygen, fat cells are a prime
culprit for oxidative stress and, unfortunately, North Americans are in no
short supply of fat cells.
There is an undeniable synergy with the three ocean-based compounds that make up OmegaXanthin™: Omega-3s, Astaxanthin and Fucoxanthin supports the body’s natural response to inflammation which is great for cardiovascular and overall health.
The synergy doesn’t stop there. In animal studies, fucoxanthin was demonstrated to be more effective when it was combined with an omega-3 fatty acid than if it were alone.
Wild salmon, one of the healthiest foods on the planet, contains both
omega-3s and astaxanthin. The Japanese, one of the healthiest and
longest-lived cultures, routinely consume omega-3s, astaxanthin and
fucoxanthin together in one meal (omega-3 and astaxanthin from fish,
and fucoxanthin from the seaweed in their miso soup or salad). It’s as
if the omega-3s, fucoxanthin and astaxanthin were made for each other.
Astaxanthin and fucoxanthin are fat-soluble antioxidants. In other
words, in order for them to be absorbed by the body, they need to be
combined with a source of fatty acids. Omega-3s are a world-class
source of fats, making them a natural complement to astaxanthin and
fucoxanthin. Finally, omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil need a powerful
antioxidant as a sidekick. The next time you look at the ingredients
for your omega-3 fish oil supplement, you will no doubt notice that it
has vitamin E in it, a powerful antioxidant in its own right. That is
because fish oil can spoil pretty quickly without an antioxidant around
to protect it. As we’ve already noted, both astaxanthin and fucoxanthin
are powerful antioxidants.
and the amplified benefits they provide make this compound truly
unique. One example can be found in how they affect cardiovascular
health. All three ingredients benefit the heart, each in its own way. stimulate circulation and aid in fibrin breakdown, a compound involved in clot formation,† and helps fight free radicals that can wreak havoc on arteries.
Ocean's 3 Quality Promise
1. Purity
2. Freshness
3. Environmental Sustainability
Because
there is such an acute concern over the presence of chemical toxins in
the ocean, and subsequently the fish that are harvested from the ocean
– purification is of primary importance in the development of a premium
line of Omega-3 fish oils. Purification refers to the manufacturing
process dedicated to removing environmental toxins that may be present
in fish. These environmental toxins include heavy metals such as
mercury and lead, as well as dioxins and PCBs.
While
there are no US standards governing purity standards for fish oils, US
based manufacturers rely on international standards that have been set
for environmental toxins. While there are a number of international
agencies that set standards, including the European Commission (EC),
the European Pharmacopeia (EP), and the Norwegian Medicinal Standard
(NMS) – the standards are by and large consistent, with little
variations on the specifications for heavy metals, dioxins, and PCBs.
Ocean's 3 formulas meet or exceed these strict international standards for purity:
Using the Norwegian Medicinal Standards (NMS) for comparison, Oceans 3 meets or exceeds their standards
for dioxins, PCBs, mercury, and lead.
 When you see the PureMax™ seal it means “quality you can trust”. Only the Oceans 3 formulas utilize PureMax™
technology, a multiple-stage molecular distillation process, employing
extensive quality controls to produce a pharmaceutical-grade Omega-3
fish oil that sets the new industry standard for purity and
concentration
Pharmaceutical Grade – An Absolute Standard
•
Pharmaceutical grade fish oil means the fish oil has been manufactured
at a true pharmaceutical API (active pharmaceutical ingredient)
facility that has passed stringent audits devised by the pharmaceutical
industry.
• From a consumer standpoint, “pharmaceutical-grade” means the product
must be in excess of 99 percent purity without any binders, fillers,
excipients, dyes, or unknown substances.
Example
• Mercury – the risk of mercury impacting your health can outweigh
the benefits of the omega-3 fats, which is why Omega-3 fish oil
supplements – purified of mercury, PCBs and other contaminants – are
so popular
• PureMax technology, can offer a 99.6% reduction in the levels of
dioxin-like PCBs while increasing concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids.
In
addition to purity, another measure of quality is freshness. The
oxidation of the fatty acids can impair the structure and function of
EPA and DHA, as well as cause the unpleasant odors or tastes that many
associate with fish oils. There are two primary oxidation markers to be
aware of: peroxides and anisidine. Peroxides generally refer to short
term stability and freshness, whereas anisidine points more to long
term viability of the oil.
All Ocean's 3 formulas meet or exceed international standards for freshness:
Using the Norwegian Medicinal Standards (NMS) for comparison, Oceans 3
meets or exceeds their standards for peroxide and anisidine values. The
end result: ultra pure, high potency pharmaceutical-grade fish oil with
a fresh, clean taste, and no fishy repeat or lingering aftertaste.
All Oceans 3 fish oil is verified pure and fresh through independent,
third-party testing that exceeds the strict Norwegian Medicinal
Standard and European Pharmacopoeia standards for peroxides, anisidine,
mercury, lead, dioxins and PCBs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Because
Garden of Life is committed to preserving our planet’s valuable
resources for future generations, our fishery partners adhere to
sustainable practices and only harvest fish that are abundant in the
wild and never endangered.
More specifically, the harvesting of the Norwegian Arctic Cod for
Oceans 3 formulas is done by local fishing boats and regulated by the
Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs to ensure
sustainability for future generations.
VALUE
With Oceans 3 Beyond Omega-3, you get an omega-3 fish oil of the highest quality with the added benefits of two extraordinary antioxidants, astaxanthin and fucoxanthin.
The truly incredible part? This is done without
sacrificing the level of omega-3 fats in the product. A comparison to
the #1 selling fish oil in health food stores shows that Oceans 3 Beyond Omega-3 has 675 mg of EPA and 450 mg of DHA vs. 650 mg of EPA and 450 mg of DHA for the leading brand.
The price is comparable as well. For just a little more per day, you can also get the amplified benefits of a synergistic combination of highly purified omega-3 fish oil, astaxanthin and fucoxanthin.
Additionally, stand-alone astaxanthin products containing 4 mg of
astaxanthin per serving—the same amount you receive in the Oceans 3
Beyond Omega-3 formula—retail for anywhere between $26 to $35.
When you add in the fucoxanthin, you are getting an omega-3 fish oil
product with more value than any other product, period.
Simply put, Oceans 3 offers greater benefits and a better value than other omega-3 supplements. We believe that taking one bottle of Oceans 3 will change the way you feel about omega-3 fish oil forever.
4 FORMULAS TO CHOOSE FROM: OCEAN's 3 BEYOND OMEGA 60 softgels OCEAN's 3 BEYONG OMEGA - Cod Liver Oil - 8 oz OCEAN's 3 BETTER BRAIN 90 softgels OCEAN's KIDS DHA - 120 Chewables |
