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Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil 2000mg Full Range, Dietary Supplement Made in the United States (2 Bottles, 180 Softgels) Product Description. Fish oils such as salmon oil contain the omega-3 fatty acids known as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). These omega-3s are considered "essential" fatty acids, meaning that it's necessary to get them from food because the body can't make them. Salmon is an especially excellent source of DHA and EPA. One 3.5-ounce portion of farm-raised salmon has 2.3 grams of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, with the same portion of wild salmon containing slightly more at 2.6 grams. Health Benefits of Salmon Oil Omega-3's: Great Source of Protein. Salmon is rich in high-quality protein. Like omega-3 fats, protein is an essential nutrient that you must get from your diet. Protein plays a number of important roles in the body, including helping your body heal after injury, protecting bone health and maintaining muscle mass during weight loss and the aging process. High in B Vitamins. Salmon is an excellent source of B vitamins. Below is the B vitamin content in 3.5 ounces of wild salmon: Vitamin B1 (thiamin): 18% of the RDI Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 29% of the RDI Vitamin B3 (niacin): 50% of the RDI Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 19% of the RDI Vitamin B6: 47% of the RDI Vitamin B9 (folic acid): 7% of the RDI Vitamin B12: 51% of the RDI These vitamins are involved in several important processes in your body, including turning the food you eat into energy, creating and repairing DNA and reducing the inflammation that can lead to heart disease. Studies have shown that all of the B vitamins work together to maintain optimal functioning of your brain and nervous system. Contains the Antioxidant Astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is a compound linked to several powerful health effects. As a member of the carotenoid family of antioxidants, astaxanthin gives salmon its red pigment. Astaxanthin appears to lower the risk of heart disease by reducing oxidation of LDL (the "bad") cholesterol and increasing HDL (the "good") cholesterol. One study found that 3.6 mg of astaxanthin daily was enough to reduce oxidation of LDL cholesterol, which could potentially reduce the risk of heart disease. Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease. Eating salmon on a regular basis may help protect against heart disease. This is due, in large part, to salmon's ability to boost omega-3s in the blood. Many people have too many omega-6 fatty acids in their blood, in relation to omega-3s. Research suggests that when the balance of these two fatty acids is off, the risk of heart disease increases. In a four-week study of healthy men and women, consuming two servings of farmed salmon per week increased omega-3 blood levels by 8-9% and decreased omega-6 levels. May Benefit Weight Control. Consuming salmon frequently can help you lose weight and keep it off. Like other high-protein foods, it helps regulate the hormones that control appetite and make you feel full. In addition, your metabolic rate increases more after eating protein-rich foods like salmon, compared to other foods. Research suggests that the omega-3 fats in salmon and other fatty fish may promote weight loss and decrease belly fat in overweight individuals. One study in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease found that supplementing with DHA, the main omega-3 found in salmon, led to significantly greater reductions in liver fat and belly fat, compared to a placebo. May Protect Brain Health. A growing number of studies suggest that including salmon in your diet might improve brain function. Both fatty fish and fish oil have been found to reduce depressive symptoms, protect fetal brain health during pregnancy, decrease anxiety, slow age-related memory loss and lower the risk of dementia. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 2 Quick Release Softgels Servings per Container: 45 Calories 20 Total Fat 2g Saturated Fat 1g Salmon Oil - 2,000mg Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids - 420mg EPA(Eicosapentaenoic Acid) - 150mg DHA(Docosahexaenoic Acid) - 180mg OTHER INGREDIENTS: Gelatin(Bovine), Vegetable Glycerin. WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS DAMAGED OR MISSING. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease.