Omegas/Fish Oils Flashcards

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Evening Primrose

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Evening primrose oil is known for Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), an essential omega-6 fatty acid. The body uses GLA to produce eicosanoids, known as “local hormones,” and may support balanced hormone levels as well as skin and immune health.*

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DHA

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Formulated from an algae source, these capsules help support brain, vision and heart health*

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Sea Buckthorn

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supports improved blood pressure and lowering cholesterol; preventing and controlling blood vessel diseases; and boosting immunity.

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DHA and EPA

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids for heart, brain, vision, and joint support. -docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)—which the body doesn’t make enough of on its own.

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Flax Seed Oil

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flax seeds—one of nature’s most concentrated vegetarian plant sources of omega-3’s—and may support the heart, skin, and the immune system.*

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