DHA is a Building Block of Tissue in the Brain and Retina of the Eye

EPA/DHA is an essential fatty acid which stands for docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid. This essential fatty acid is an Omega 3 fat, which is found in cold water fish. EPA DHA are highly unsaturated fat because of they contain 6 and 5 double bond s on their long structural chain. These polyunsaturated fats play a very important role with the function of our bodies.

EPA and DHA are vital nutrients and may be taken to maintain healthy function of the following: Brain and Retina- DHA is a building block of tissue in the brain and retina of the eye. It helps with forming neural transmitters, such as phosphatidylserine, which is important for brain function. DHA is found in the retina of the eye and taking DHA may be necessary for maintaining healthy levels of DHA for normal eye function.

Cardiovascular system - EPA and DHA are converted into hormone like substances called prostaglandins, and they regulate cell activity and healthy cardiovascular function.

Human growth and intellectual development - DHA plays a very important role during fetal development, early infancy, and old age. High concentrations of DHA are found in the brain and increases 300-500% in and infant's brain during the last trimester of pregnancy. Adding DHA to a pregnant mothers diet may be beneficial for the fetus's brain development. Elderly people should also take EPA DHA, because as we get older, our bodies form less DHA and EPA, which may cause less mental focus and cognitive function. Taking EPA DHA may also help with mental abnormalities, such as Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.

There are other benefits to taking EPA and DHA because it also plays as a source of energy, it insulates the body against heat loss, prevents skin from drying and flaking, and cushions tissues and organs.

BIOMEGA III PLUS™

• Offers purity—virtually free of harmful contaminants
• Contains natural lemon oil that reduces fishy aftertaste

WHY BIOMEGA III PLUS™?

In spite of clear benefits, health authorities have warned us to limit our intake of certain species of fish due to concern about potential contaminants. USANA’s BiOmega III Plus™ is virtually free of contaminants, which are eliminated through a double-molecular distillation process that ensures purity. Through this process, heavy metals, PCBs, pesticides, and organic residues are effectively eliminated. Also free of transfatty acids, each capsule contains 2 mg of mixed natural tocopherols to minimise oxidation of the omega-3 fatty acids and maintain product quality during storage. In short, BiOmega III Plus™ is one of the purest, highest quality products available on the market today. Supplementation with BiOmega III Plus™ is an excellent way to ensure that your diet includes a concentrated balance of safe, healthful EPA and DHA in two convenient capsules per day. And with added natural lemon oil, it reduces fishy aftertaste.