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Garden of Life Beyond Oceans 3 Omega-3 with OmegaXanthin
60 soft gels
This high-potency, ultra pure omega 3 supplement features 3 amazing ingredients from the ocean: 1275mg of omega-3, astaxanthin, an extremely powerful antioxidant carotenoid from sea algae and fucoxanthin, a dynamic antioxidant from brown seaweed.
Best For
Supporting health and normal brain function, eye health and normal vision, healthy stress levels and good moods, healthy cholesterol levels
What's in It
1275mg Omega 3 (650mg EPA + 440mg DHA)
Strength
5/5
Results
5/5
Safety
5/5
Ingredients of Concern
None Soft Gels: Bovine Gelatin (Made from cow byproducts)
- Non-GMO
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
- Soy-free
- Pros:
- 4mg astaxanthin an antioxidant carotenoid from sea algae and 30mg concentrated fucoxanthin, an antioxidant from brown seaweed
- 1,275mg of omega-3s - EPA (650mg per day) and DHA (440 per day)
- Fresh, clean taste with light Natural Strawberry Flavor
- Molecularly distilled fish oil
- Support healthy eyes, skin, brain, immune system heart and more
- No synthetic, artificial or GMO ingredients
- Clean, organic whole food ingredients
Ingredients Concern: None
Cons: Very large pills which can be hard to swallow
Fishy burping can occur
Fantastic USA company with mission to create nutritious supplements from whole foods grown in rich organic non-GMO soil and empower extraordinary health, (recently bought by Nestle.) The number one (1) brand in the natural supplements industry. This US-based Facility with headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida strives to produce clean, organic, and non-GMO products that boost overall health. Ingredients are grown with sufficient sun, air, water, and time in order to develop power-packed nutritious food supplements.
Astaxanthin has antioxidant properties that provide the majority of its health benefits such as improved blood flow, increased energy levels, a lower rate of oxidative (toxin) damage to cells, DNA and cell protection by neutralizing oxidants; reduced growth of cancer cells, and a stronger immune system that better protects cells in the brain and eyes [6-11]. Astaxanthin supplementation also appears to boost the body's absorption of fatty acids (omega-3), which increases mental and physical endurance [10]. Healthy levels of omega 3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA) support cognitive functions such as memory, focus, motivation, etc., and enhanced energy, while low omega 3 fatty acid levels are linked to mental fatigue [1-3]. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids improve age-related eye problems, support heart health, promote optimal cholesterol levels, and enhance mental health through its ability to help protect against dementia and age-related cognitive issues, and it targets depression, inattentiveness, and hyperactivity [1- 4].
Supporting health and normal brain function, eye health and normal vision, healthy stress levels and good moods, healthy cholesterol levels
Polyunsaturated fat such as omega-3 fatty acids help target inflammation as well as damage to eye cells that could lead to macular degeneration and dry eye syndrome [1-3]. The body cannot produce these types of essential acids on its own. In addition, omega fatty acids have neuroprotective properties that protect brain cells from different types of damage [4, 5].
Astaxanthin demonstrates potent antioxidant activity that supports cell membrane activity by protecting it from free radical and oxidative damage due to its ability to neutralize oxidants, this property helps enhance immune system's ability to ward of illness-causing agents that can damage brain cells or eye cells [6]. In addition, it boosts the body's ability to use fatty acids (omega-3), which helps protect tissue throughout the body at the cellular level [9]. Furthermore, it improves arterial wall thickness, thereby enhancing blood flow to organs such as the brain [10]. It has anti-inflammatory properties that support overall health [11].
Key Ingredients: EPA (650mg per day) and DHA (440 per day) with 1,275mg of omega-3s per daily serving, 4mg astaxanthin an antioxidant carotenoid from sea algae and 30mg concentrated fucoxanthin, an antioxidant from brown seaweed
All Ingredients: Concentrated fish oil (USA wild caught Alaska Pollock with natural mixed tocopherols) , Gelatin (bovine), Vegetable Glycerin, Beeswax, Beta-Carotene, Natural Strawberry Flavoring, silicone dioxide, Soy Lecithin
Adults can take 2 soft gels per day (up to 6 soft gels daily). Take it with food and water.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
[1] Chang CY, Ke DS, Chen JY. Essential fatty acids and human brain. Acta neurologica Taiwanica. 2009;18(4):231-241.{[2] McDougle DR, Watson JE, et al. Anti-inflammatory ω-3 endocannabinoid epoxides. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2017;114(30):E6034-E6043. 7.
[3] Basu A, Devaraj S, Jialal I. Dietary factors that promote or retard inflammation. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2006;26(5):995-1001.
[4] Yoneyama S, Miura K, et al. Dietary intake of fatty acids and serum C-reactive protein in Japanese. J Epidemiol. 2007;17(3):86-92.
[5] Feller, S.E.; Gawrisch, K.; MacKerell, A.D., Jr. Polyunsaturated fatty acids in lipid bilayers: Intrinsic and environmental contributions to their unique physical properties. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2002;124:318-326.
[6] Kidd P. Astaxanthin, cell membrane nutrient with diverse clinical benefits and anti-aging potential. Altern Med Rev. 2011;16(4):355-64.
[7] Teo IT, Chui CH, Tang JC, et al. Antiproliferation and induction of cell death of Phaffia rhodozyma (Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous) extract fermented by brewer malt waste on breast cancer cells. Int J Mol Med. 2005;16(5):931-6.
[8] Tominaga K, Hongo N, et al. Cosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on human subjects. ACTABP. 2012;59(1):43-47.
[9] Ikeuchi M, Koyama T, Takahashi J, Yazawa K. Effects of astaxanthin supplementation on exercise-induced fatigue in mice. Biol Pharm Bull. 2006;29(10):2106-10.
[10] Hussein G, Goto H, Oda S, et al. Antihypertensive potential and mechanism of action of astaxanthin: III. Antioxidant and histopathological effects in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Biol Pharm Bull. 2006;29(4):684-8.
[11] Naguib YM. Antioxidant activities of astaxanthin and related carotenoids. J Agric Food Chem. 2000;48(4):1150-4.
[3] Basu A, Devaraj S, Jialal I. Dietary factors that promote or retard inflammation. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2006;26(5):995-1001.
[4] Yoneyama S, Miura K, et al. Dietary intake of fatty acids and serum C-reactive protein in Japanese. J Epidemiol. 2007;17(3):86-92.
[5] Feller, S.E.; Gawrisch, K.; MacKerell, A.D., Jr. Polyunsaturated fatty acids in lipid bilayers: Intrinsic and environmental contributions to their unique physical properties. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2002;124:318-326.
[6] Kidd P. Astaxanthin, cell membrane nutrient with diverse clinical benefits and anti-aging potential. Altern Med Rev. 2011;16(4):355-64.
[7] Teo IT, Chui CH, Tang JC, et al. Antiproliferation and induction of cell death of Phaffia rhodozyma (Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous) extract fermented by brewer malt waste on breast cancer cells. Int J Mol Med. 2005;16(5):931-6.
[8] Tominaga K, Hongo N, et al. Cosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on human subjects. ACTABP. 2012;59(1):43-47.
[9] Ikeuchi M, Koyama T, Takahashi J, Yazawa K. Effects of astaxanthin supplementation on exercise-induced fatigue in mice. Biol Pharm Bull. 2006;29(10):2106-10.
[10] Hussein G, Goto H, Oda S, et al. Antihypertensive potential and mechanism of action of astaxanthin: III. Antioxidant and histopathological effects in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Biol Pharm Bull. 2006;29(4):684-8.
[11] Naguib YM. Antioxidant activities of astaxanthin and related carotenoids. J Agric Food Chem. 2000;48(4):1150-4.
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