Product Details
Product Code: NHP-156-334160 softgelsThe super fish oil formula!
EPA and DHA are omega-3 fatty acids, the essential fats. Omega-3 fats play key roles in behavior and brain development in growing years, and heart, brain, joint and vascular function and maintenance in mature years. The importance of omega-3 fats in heart and vascular health, as well as joint conditions, is well documented.
The American Heart Association now recommends regular consumption of omega-3 fats from fish or fish oil supplements. Research also shows that omega-3 fats, as little as 1,000 mg of EPA per day, measurably improves mood. Furthermore, clinical trials using fish oil supplements have been shown to increase focus and attention in children with behavior concerns.* EthylEPA delivers EPA and DHA from cold-water fish in a 3:2 ratio (300 mg EPA: 200 mg DHA per capsule). The small amount of vitamin E added is to maintain freshness and stability.
Two studies revealed that ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), the omega-3 fatty acid derived from fish oil, may improve mood and ease hot flashes in menopausal women. Psychological distress and depressive symptoms often occur during menopause and an emerging body of evidence indicates that omega-3 fatty acids may help alleviate depression. Consequently, researchers conducted the two studies, the first to determine if ethyl EPA could improve depressive symptoms in menopausal women and the second to investigate the omega-3 fatty acid?s effect on hot flashes.
In the first study, researchers compared the effect of ethyl EPA supplementation or a placebo on psychological distress and depressive symptoms in middle-aged women. The researchers randomly divided women with moderate-to-severe psychological distress into two groups. One group of 59 women received 1.05 grams of ethyl EPA per day plus 0.15 grams of ethyl-docosahexaenoic acid (ethyl DHA), while 61 women received a placebo for 8 weeks. The researchers found that menopausal women who suffered from psychological distress experienced a significant improvement in both their psychological distress scores and their depressive symptoms after taking the ethyl EPA compared to the women taking the placebo.
The researchers conducted a second study using the subjects from the first study to determine whether ethyl EPA had an effect on hot flashes and quality of life among middle-aged menopausal women between the ages of 40 and 55. Only women who were experiencing hot flashes were included in this study.
The scientists gave 45 women ethyl EPA and 46 women a placebo for eight weeks. At baseline, the average number of hot flashes was 2.8 per day. After 8 weeks, hot flash frequency and severity score decreased significantly in the ethyl EPA group compared with the placebo group. Frequency of hot flashes declined by a mean of 1.58 per day in the ethyl EPA group while in the placebo group there was a decline of only 0.50 per day. The odds of having the hot flashes were reduced by about three times among those taking ethyl EPA compared to those taking the placebo.
Dosage:
One to two softgel capsules per day with meals or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Product Specifications:
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value**
Calories 10Calories from fat 10
Total Fat1g2%
Marine Lipid Concentrate1g*
providing EPA (ethyl ester)300mg
DHA (ethyl ester) 200mg
* Daily Value not established
**Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Other Ingredients:
Gelatin, glycerine purified water and mixed tocopherols.
Contains: sardine, anchovy, mackerel, sprat, salmon, cod, clupea and soy.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry and dark place. Keep out of reach of children.