Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What’s the difference between NUTRILITE® Omega 3 Complex and NUTRILITE OCEAN ESSENTIALS
Balanced Health?
A. Omega 3 Complex combines alpha linolenic acid (ALA) from fl axseed oil with EPA and DHA
from fi sh oil. People with a low tolerance for fi sh oil may fi nd Omega 3 Complex easier to take. In contrast, Balanced Health contains no ALA, only EPA and DHA, both sourced from fi sh oil. People with a high tolerance for fi sh oil may prefer
Balanced Health.
Q. What are omega-3 fatty acids, and why do I need them?
A. Omega-3 fatty acids are the building blocks of every living cell in the human body and are necessary for optimal cell function. If you are not currently eating at least two meals of fatty fi sh per week, you may benefi t from a supplement rich in EPA and DHA. Read more on good fats and bad fats.
Q. I take a multivitamin every day. Do I need an omega-3 supplement as well?
A. Most multivitamins do not contain any omega-3 fatty acids. If your multi doesn’t include omega 3s and you aren’t eating a lot of fi sh, weekly, you should consider adding an omega-3 supplement to your diet.
Q. Is there a Recommended Daily Intake for omega 3s?
A. There is none in the United States, though Japan, England, and several European countries have set
Recommended Daily Allowances. The average American diet contains less than 200 milligrams of EPA and DHA.
Q. Why do you offer so many different omega-3 supplements?
A. Nutrilite formulates many specialty supplements that have unique profi les to support different health needs. The same is true for our omega-3 products. One of our omega-3 supplements targets balanced health, while others have different concentrations of DHA and EPA to benefi t your brain, joints, or heart.
Q. Are omega 3s safe to take?
A. Up to 3 g of omega 3s a day have been shown to be safe, unless you have diffi culty eating ocean fi sh. You should not get more than 2 g of this total from supplements. It is always important to tell your health care professional that you are taking any supplement, including those made from concentrated fi sh oil. And if you notice any
changes in your physical health while taking the supplements, you should also contact your health care provider.
Children under 12 years of age, pregnant or nursing women, or anyone with a medical condition should check with their health care provider before taking an omega-3 supplement.
Q. Are there any adverse drug interactions with omega 3s?
A. Certain medications may interact with omega-3 fatty acids. These drug interactions include aspirin, anticoagulants, Warfarin (coumadin), and other medications that alter blood coagulation. If you are taking any of
these medications, please consult your physician before adding an omega-3 supplement to your diet.
Q. Do I still have to eat fi sh if I am taking a NUTRILITE OCEAN ESSENTIALS omega-3 supplement?
A. We don’t recommend replacing whole foods rich in omega 3s with a supplement. However, if you aren’t eating fi sh now and want to increase your omega-3 intake, NUTRILITE supplements can help you get the EPA and DHA that might be missing from your diet.
Q. Where do the oils in NUTRILITE® OCEAN ESSENTIALS supplements come from?
A. The omega-3 oils in our supplements are extracted from ocean fi sh like anchovy, mackerel, and sardines. Nutrilite is part of a unique 3-way partnership with a global seafood leader and innovator, Clearwater Seafoods Limited
Partnership of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and with Ocean Nutrition Canada, another Nova Scotia company with years of experience in omega-3 research.
Q. How do I know the oil in NUTRILITE OCEAN ESSENTIALS products is free from PCBs or other contaminants that might be in the oceans?
A. Because Nutrilite scientists start with high-quality oils from ocean fi sh like anchovy, mackerel, and sardines. We use a proprietary six-step process to extract the omega 3s and purify them. And we test the refi ned oil for purity and stability. We do this in voluntary compliance with standards we helped write, along with 23 other international companies, under the guidance of the Council for Responsible Nutrition.
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