Higher Nature Essential Omegas 3-6-7-9 Complete Nutritional Omega Complex

Advantages: Taste yummy, kids love them, good source of omega 3's
Disadvantages: Can be expensive

...these as part of a three for two deal which is how I buy my eye q's. ~~~Nutritional Information~~~ Per 2 capsules: Fish Oil (Omega 3): EPA 186mg, DHA 58mg, Evening Primrose oil (omega 6) 200mg, Gamma Linolenic acid 20mg, Natural vitamin E 3.6mg. ~~~Ingredients~~~ Filling: Hi-EPA fish oil, Evening primprose oil, strawberry flavour, natural vitamin E (as D-Alpha tocopherol, from IP-soy); Capsule shell (glycerol, gelatine, purified water, xylitol, strawberry flavour, powdered cellulose, colour: carmine). For lots more information on Equazen and the other products in their range, you can find out here: http://www.equazen.co.uk/ Also reviewed on dooyoo... Read review

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Advantages: high strength
Disadvantages: large capsules, container not child-proof

...? **** The chemistry of Omega 3 is complex (and I am no chemist) but to summarise, and simplify, the Omega 3 parent fatty acid is called alphalinoic acid or ALA. In this are two active ingredients called Eicosapentaenoic Acid or EPA and Docosahexaenoic Acid or DHA. DHA is thought to constitute the building blocks of the brain and is particularly important for maintaining memory. EPA is a vital nutrient in the functioning of the brain and for nerve stimulation. EPA also has anti-inflammatory benefits and can be used to maintain healthy joints, heart and circulation. Fish themselves do not produce Omega 3; they get it from the plankton on which they feed. Fish with particularly high levels of Omega 3 are known as oily fish and the best examples are salmon, mackerel, sardines and tuna. There are also small amounts of Omega 3 in meat and eggs... Read review

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Advantages: Highly beneficial health supplement
Disadvantages: Taste. Slight nutty flavour but oil is oil!

...Hemp Oil is full of EFA's (essential fatty acids) plus vitamins and minerals. Hempseed Oil has a composition of nutrients that are in ratio with the nutritional requirements of the human body. Essential Fatty Acids are linoleic acid (omega 6) and alpha linolenic acid (omega 3). These cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be present in the daily diet as they aid the maintenance of many cell functions and control the progress of inflammations, fever and pain. An excess of one omega family can reduce the activity of the other, thus Hempseed Oil is known as "Nature's Most Balanced Oil" and two teaspoons taken daily as a health supplement may benefit in maintaining lower cholestrol levels, aid in the discomfort of arthritis due to the anti inflammatory properties, assist diabetics as the EFA's break down arterial plaque... Read review

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