DPA LifeStyles Omega-3
Omega-3 Health Benefits
The Basics
Research shows that dietary supplementation of long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids can provide health benefits to every cell in the body and especially benefits the brain, eyes, nervous system and heart.
There are three significant long chain Omega-3 fatty acids are:
- Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 20:5 n-3)
- Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22:6 n-3)
- Docosapentaenoic acid (DPA, 22:5 n-3)
DPA LifeStyles Gold capsules contain the highest quality seal oil to replenish your body with EPA, DHA and DPA Omega-3 fatty acids that are found naturally in the body from birth but deplete daily as our bodies use them for numerous vital functions.
The body does not produce the necessary long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids that are required in every cell for optimal health. Therefore, we need to get long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids from our diet.
The Myths
Seal is Fattening
This is a common misconception for a number of reasons:
- Seals eat a large amount of fish
- Seals have blubber
The reality is that seal oil is not fattening at all. In fact, long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids from seal
oil are known as the "Good Fats" and are said to reduce harmful LDL cholesterol levels and raise helpful
HDL cholesterol levels. In addition, long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids from seal oil are almost chemically
identical and in relatively same proportions to human long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids present at birth -
fish oils are not.
Omega-3/Omega-6 Balance
Fish is Fine
Eating large amounts would certainly provide ample EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids, but not enough DPA
Omega-3. The problem is that modern western diets simply do not include enough fish. In addition, the
amount of fish and / or other marine foods needed to provide enough Omega-3 range from 13 - 26 servings a
week!
| Fish | EPA + DHA mg per serving | Amount needed to get 500mg EPA + DHA/day | Amount needed to get 500mg EPA + DHA/week |
| Cod | 134 | 3.7 | 25.9 |
| Catfish | 151 | 3.3 | 23.1 |
| Haddock | 203 | 2.5 | 17.5 |
| Clams | 241 | 2.1 | 14.7 |
| Shrimps | 267 | 1.9 | 13.3 |
Even if fish and other marine food consumption increased dramatically, the amount of chemicals, dioxins
and pollutants in fish would probably do more harm than good. Supplementation is an easy way to get your
long-chain Omega-3.
Omega-3/Omega-6 Balance
Recommendations
Long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids are made available and communicate both within and between every cell in the body. That is why long-chain Omega-3 fatty acid intake should be increased by nearly everyone.
The following governments and international organizations have recommended an increase in long-chain Omega-3 intake:
- Health Canada
- Governments of Australia and New Zealand (both governments recommend an increase in DPA intake, specifically)
- American Heart Association
- World Health Organization
- European Society for Cardiology
- United Kingdom Scientific Advisory Committee on Neutrino
Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefits:
Broad:
- Brain
- Eyes
- Heart and Cardiovascular
Specific:
- Mental and mood disorders (ADHD, etc)
- Macular degeneration
- Atherosclerosis
- Heart Attack
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Cholesterol
- Type II Diabetes
- Skin Disorders (acne, eczema, etc)
- Dry Eye
- Rheumatoid Arthritis