Blackmores Fish Oil 1000
It is a source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can provide an anti-inflammatory action within the body. It can help to reduce inflammation and joint swelling associated with arthritis. Fish oil helps to maintain and support a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. It can assist in the maintenance of normal eye and brain function, as well as decreasing fat (triglycerides) in the blood in healthy people.
Features and benefits
- Natural source of omega-3.
- Helps to reduce inflammation and joint swelling
associated with arthritis.
- Helps to support heart and cardiovascular
health.
- Helps to assist in the maintenance of normal eye
and brain function.
- Helps to decrease triglycerides (fat) in the
blood of healthy people.
- Mercury tested.
- Surfactant free.
How it works
Blackmores Fish Oil 1000 is a source of the omega-3 essential fatty
acids. Essential fatty acids are incorporated into every
cell membrane in the body, in the form of compounds
called phospholipids. Cell membranes play the vital role
of regulating what goes into, and what comes out of each
cell. The integrity and fluidity of the cell membrane is
determined by the type of phospholipid that is available
for the body to use. Cell membranes made up mainly of
phospholipids derived from the essential polyunsaturated
fatty acids are more fluid and function better than cell
membranes made up of saturated fat or trans fatty acids.
A cell membrane working at optimal levels retains vital
nutrients and electrolytes, has the ability to
communicate with other cells and is responsive to
hormones.
Omega-3 fatty acids are also important components of
substances known as prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
Prostaglandins and leukotrienes are important in immune
function, smooth muscle function, platelet aggregation
and inflammation. Fish oils have an anti-inflammatory
action because prostaglandins and leukotrienes from
omega-3 fatty acids have less inflammatory activity than
prostaglandins and leukotrienes derived from other types
of fatty acids.
Fish oils appear to alleviate the symptoms of
rheumatoid arthritis due to the role of omega-3 fatty
acids in suppression of the production of inflammatory
compounds.
Fish oil inhibits triglyceride synthesis in the liver
and so helps to lower fats (triglycerides) in blood,
therefore supporting a healthy cardiovascular system.
Dosage
For arthritis:
Adults - Take up to 4 capsules 3 times a day with
meals, or as professionally prescribed.
Children under 12 years - Only as professionally
prescribed.
As an omega-3 supplement:
Adults - Take 3 capsules a day with a meal, or as
professionally prescribed.
Children 6-12 years - Take 1 to 2 capsules a day
(pierce and squeeze into milk, juice or cereal), or as
professionally prescribed.
Children 2-6 years - Take 1 capsule a day (pierce and squeeze into milk, juice or cereal).
Contraindications and cautions
Always read the label. Use only as directed. If
symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.
Active ingredients per capsule
| Fish oil (Natural) containing omega-3 marine triglycerides 300 mg as: Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) |
1 g (1000 mg) 180 mg 120 mg |
Blackmores Fish Oil 1000 contains no added yeast, gluten, wheat, milk derivatives, preservatives, artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners.
Physical description
A clear, unprinted, oblong, soft gelatin capsule.
