Omega-3 fatty acids
What are omega-3 fatty acids? EPA and DHA support heart health¹ Virtuoos’ range of omega-3 supplements Krill Omega-3 Gold: Visolie Omega-3 Gold: Why you should consider taking an omega-3 supplement ¹ A daily intake of 250 mg EPA and DHA supports heart health.
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids. The best-known types of omega-3 fatty acids are α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Since our bodies can only produce small amounts of the latter types of acid, EPA and DHA, themselves, we must make sure we get more of them through our diet.
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The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids
The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA support heart health¹. In addition, DHA helps maintain normal brain functio² and supports eyesight².
DHA helps maintain brain health²
DHA supports eyesight²
Virtuoos’ range of products includes two different omega-3 supplements, namely Krill Omega-3 Gold and Omega-3 Fish Oil Gold We will explain the main differences between these two products below:
· Omega-3 fatty acids obtained from Antarctic krill
· One Licaps® capsule contains 177 mg EPA and 82 mg DHA
· Also contains astaxanthin
· Harvested using sustainable Eco-Harvesting® technology
· Omega-3 fatty acids obtained from fish oil
· One softgel capsule contains 330 mg EPA and 220 mg DHA
· Also contains vitamin E
· Friend of the Sea-certified
The main way to take in omega-3 fatty acids from food is by eating fish. The Dutch Health Council recommends eating fish (e.g. salmon, herring, mackerel or sardines) once a week to ensure that you get enough omega-3 fatty acids from your diet. If eating fish is problematic for you, or if you don’t like the taste of fish, an omega-3 supplement, such as Krill Omega-3 Gold or Omega-3 Fish Oil Gold, may be a good solution for you.
² A daily intake of 250 mg DHA supports brain health and improves eyesight.