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THE POWER OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

THE POWER OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

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A Guide to Healthy Fats

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DIETARY GUIDELINES • HEALTHY ESSENTIAL FATS: 20-35% Foods - such as low-fat milk, lean meats (fish, poultry), vegetables, and nuts - that contain omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids

• HIGH-QUALITY PROTEIN: 10-35% Baked, broiled or grilled lean meats (fish, poultry), as well as beans, peas, nuts, seeds, and soybeans

• COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES: 45-65% Whole grain products (cereals, breads, crackers, rice, pasta); dark green vegetables (broccoli, kale, spinach); orange and yellow vegetables (carrots, sweet potatoes, squash); fruits (apples, bananas blueberries, cranberries, pomegranates, prunes, raspberries)

Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intake for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids. Washington, DC: National Academy Press; 2002

FATS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR GOOD HEALTHFats – also called lipids – are some of the most important macronutrients in your body. Their primary function is to provide energy. In fact, pound per pound, fat is your body’s most efficient source of energy. It takes six pounds of stored carbohydrates to produce the same amount of energy as one pound of fat. Some fats – called triglycerides – are even considered “protein-sparing,” meaning they’re burned for energy, saving valuable proteins, so they can support muscle tissue, enzymes, antibodies, and more.

You already know that fats make food taste better. But you may not know that fats slow down the absorption of food in your stomach, so you feel full longer. That means fats actually help you better manage your caloric intake – and, potentially, your weight.

The human body is a well-oiled machine that requires three major sources of “fuel” – what we call calories – one of which is fat. It operates at its best when 20 to 35 percent of your total calories come from fat, 10 to 35 percent come from protein, and 45 to 65 percent come from carbohydrates. When this balance is disrupted, your body cannot process these nutrients and function at its best. So the right fats in the right quantities aren’t just good for you, they’re essential for healthy, daily living.

CONQUERING THE FEAR OF FAT Quite possibly the most feared word in the world of nutrition is “fat.” While it’s true that, in large quantities, some types of fat are bad for your health, this does not apply to all fats. In fact, there are some fats that you simply can’t live without.

Among them are the omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s not only play an important role in the health of every cell in your body, they influence heart, joint, brain, and skin health.

These remarkable fats aid in vitamin absorption. They provide structural components to cell membranes, and insulate and protect your vital organs. Omega-3s perform as lubricants, particularly for

body surfaces, and help remove fatty plaque from your artery walls. They even act as

signaling molecules in your brain.

FOOD SOURCES OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDSCod liver oil, 1 tbsp 3 grams

Ground flaxseed, 2 tbsp 3 grams

Salmon oil, 1 tbsp 2.8 grams

Canola oil, 1 tbsp 1.5 grams

English walnuts, 2 tbsp 1 gram

Soybean oil, 1 tbsp 1 gram

Soybeans, ½ cup 0.5 gram

Tofu, ½ cup 0.5 gram

Margarine, 1 tbsp 0.2 gram

Soybean oil, 1 tbsp 0.2 gram

Olive oil, 1 tbsp 0.1 gram

Wheat germ oil, 1 tbsp 0.1 gram

Corn oil, 1 tbsp trace


of vitamin D and hormones like adrenaline, estrogen and testosterone. In fact, nerve and brain tissues need abundant quantities of cholesterol to function properly, and your liver uses cholesterol to aid in fat digestion. Plant-derived sterols are even considered heart-healthy foods because they help reduce intestinal absorption and reabsorption of cholesterol.♦

FAT DIGESTION AND ABSORPTIONOmega-3 fatty acids are quickly absorbed and put to use in your body. In fact, they’ll start to show up in the bloodstream within only one or two hours after ingestion. That’s why, when you’re selecting

omega-3 supplements, it is best to choose natural triglyceride forms.

Like the omega-3 fatty acids in food,omega-3 supplements in the natural triglyceride form are more quickly absorbed. They are more bioavailable and far more stable than most other fish oil forms – particularly the synthetic ethyl ester form, which is subject to oxidation and rancidity that can render the fish oil less effective. Just like carbohydrates and proteins,fats need to be broken down into smaller substances for your body to absorb and digest. But digestive

secretions are water-based. When they come into contact with fats, it’s the body’s equivalent of oil and water. So your digestive system has to treat them a bit differently than other nutrients.

Digestion of triglycerides begins the moment you take a bite. As you chew, lingual lipase (a water-based digestive enzyme) and dietary phospholipids start to emulsify the food. Then you swallow, and the softened food enters your stomach. Another digestive enzyme (gastric lipase) joins the endeavor as the food is mixed and churned to disperse the fat.

THREE FORMS OF FATFats come in three different forms: triglycerides, phospholipids, and sterols. Your body requires all three to function properly. However, each form includes both saturated (bad) and unsaturated (good) fats. For healthier living, choose unsaturated fats and keep your overall fat intake to 20 to 35 percent of your total daily calories.

> TRIGLYCERIDES are the form in which most fats exist in food as well as in your body. Triglycerides act as energy storage and protect vital organs from damage. They insulate your body, helping you maintain a core body temperature, and protect you from the cold. Triglycerides also dissolve and transport fat-soluble vitamins, such as A, D, E and K, as well as carotenoids like beta-carotene. Triglycerides help give food its flavor, aroma, and texture, so it tastes good. And it’s triglycerides that make you feel full longer. Omega-3 fatty acids fall into this category.

> PHOSPHOLIPIDS are a small group of phosphorus-containing fats that can be obtained from food or manufactured by your body. Unlike other fats, phospholipids are both water- and fat- soluble, making them versatile and crucial players in supporting cell membranes, bodily fluids, and digestion. They store fatty acids for short periods of time to produce regulatory chemicals called eicosanoids. And, phospholipids aid in choline transport, supporting nerve cells and cognitive health.

> STEROLS: Like phospholipids, sterols are components of cell membranes and provide a protective coating – called the myelin sheath – around nerve cells. The best-known sterol is cholesterol. While high levels of cholesterol are infamous for their negative effects on heart health, cholesterol is an important structural component of cell membranes and aids in production

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Lingual lipase

Gastric lipase

Pancreatic lipase

Fats become tiny droplets

30% of triglycerides become diglycerides and fatty acids

Triglycerides and diglycerides become glycerol, monoglycerides

and free fatty acids


GOOD FATS AND BAD FATS All fats fall into one of three categories: unsaturated (mono- and poly-), saturated, and trans fats. As a rule, “good” fats are the unsaturated fats, which include omega-3 fatty acids. These are the dietary fats that research has shown can help maintain the health of your heart, joints, brain, and skin.

> MONOUNSATURATED FATS are found in avocados, nuts, and canola and olive oils – all foods that are the backbone of the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet. Scientists believe that increased consumption of monounsaturated fats may help lower LDL cholesterol, the “bad” cholesterol. (LDL is closely associated with atherosclerosis and an increased risk of coronary heartdisease.)

> POLYUNSATURATED FATS also lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Seafood, walnuts, and sardines are particularly high in polyunsaturated fats – as are soybean, corn, soy, safflower, sunflower, fish, borage, evening primrose, and flaxseed oils. Omega-3 fatty acids belong to this group.

Unfortunately, the typical American, on-the-go diet is high in saturated and trans fats – often referred to as “bad” fats. Consumed in excess over time, foods that are rich in these fats have been linked to a litany of health risks.

> SATURATED FATS: Most fast foods, as well as many processed foods are high in saturated fats. Excess intake of these fats can raise your blood cholesterol and increase your risk of developing coronary artery disease. Saturated fats are found primarily in animal products. These include such foods as red meat, butter, whole milk, cream, and eggs. Coconut oil, palm oil, and palm kernel oil are also high in saturated fats.

> TRANS FATS – sometimes known as partially hydrogenated oils – also fall into the category of “bad” fats. These commercially made fats were invented to help foods withstand the production process and have a longer shelf life. You’ll find them in many packaged foods, fried fast foods, vegetable shortenings, and hard-stick margarine. They are foreign to the body and linked to just about every imaginable disease related to the heart.

The triglycerides are then broken down into diglycerides as the food makes its way into the intestinal tract. In the small intestine, another solution of enzymes mixes with the predigested food and breaks down nearly all of the accessible triglycerides into mono-glycerides and free fatty acids. The monoglycerides and free fatty acids form micelles – water-soluble globules with fatty centers – and the fat is primed for absorption. As the micelles carry the triglycerides through the small intestine, they are absorbed into the lymphatic system, and the fats are dispersed into the bloodstream.

HOW FATS GOT A BAD RAPIt all started back in 1977 when the U.S. Department of Public Health issued a statement encouraging Americans to eat less fat. More than a decade later, in 1988, the U.S. Surgeon General recommended restricting consumption of dietary fat. Food manufacturers quickly started producing fat-free and low-fat versions of almost every conceivable food. Consumers jumped on the bandwagon in an effort to improve their health. Most of us assumed that eating less fat would make us thinner and healthier. Some of us even believed that it was okay to eat as much fat-free food as we wanted.

In fact, adopting a fat-free diet has its own inherent problems. After eating a big, fat-free meal, you can still feel hungry and experience cravings – because you need some fat in your diet to help you feel full. Plus, all foods – with or without fat – contain calories. The simple truth is that if you consume more calories than you burn, you’re going to gain weight. That’s what has happened to a whole generation of overweight and obese Americans.

Still, virtually no one mentioned the benefits of “good” fats like the omega-3s – and how they differ from the “bad,” cholesterol-building, artery-clogging fats until much later.


AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATIONFAT GUIDELINESHealthy Americans over two years of age should:

• Limit total fat to <35% of daily calories

• Limit saturated fat to <7% of daily calories

• Limit trans fat to <1% of daily calories

• Limit cholesterol to <300 mg per day • Obtain remaining fats from monounsaturated and polyunsaturated sources, such as fish, fish oils, nuts, seeds, and plant/vegetable oils

OMEGA-3s: ONE OF THE GOOD FATS Omega-3s are essential fatty acids. That means they are necessary for human health, but your body can’t make them. You must get them through food and supplementation.

All essential fatty acids are polyunsaturated – that is, “good” fats – and they are necessary for normal growth and development. Unlike other fatty acids, essential fatty acids offer important structural and signaling properties that have been well established in support of brain, vision, cardiovascular, joint, and skin health. ♦ Plant foods are rich in the omega-3 fatty-acid known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). These non-marine sources of omega-3 fatty acids include flaxseed, nut and canola oils, broccoli, cantaloupe, kidney beans, spinach, grape leaves, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, and walnuts. Animal products – particularly fish – have the highest concentrations of the important omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

• EPA’s positive influence on heart and joint health has been observed in people whose diets are high in fish and fish oils. EPA produces hormone like compounds that interfere with the chemical reactions that cause inflammation in your body, making it an effective anecdote for skin and joint health. EPA also reduces your body’s ability to make triglycerides, thus supporting your cardiovascular health. ♦ • DHA is the major building block of human brain tissue and is particularly abundant in the grey matter of the brain and in other neural tissues, including the light-sensitive cells in the retina of the eye. DHA enhances the response of rhodopsin – a pigment that allows for night vision – for optimal visual health. DHA also mediates the transport of choline (a neurotransmitter) and amino acids in the brain for cognitive health. In fact, DHA deficiency has been linked with cognitive decline and mood abnormalities, making its presence from the diet critical. ♦

Both EPA and DHA are found in greatest abundance in cold water fish – such as salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna, sardines, and halibut, as well as vegetarian sea life such as algae and krill. Non-marine sources of omega-3 fatty acids (i.e. ALA) include flaxseed, nut and canola oils, broccoli, cantaloupe, kidney beans, spinach, grape leaves, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower and walnuts.


DHA: VITAL FOR PREGNANT AND NURSING WOMENIncreasing DHA levels should be a primary goal for all women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or simply looking to conceive. Babies rely on their mothers’ supply of DHA – initially obtained through the placenta and then through breast milk – for brain and eye development.

Neither a fetus nor an infant can produce DHA efficiently – and the need is critical. Not only is there significant brain and eye development as the fetus grows in utero, but it continues after the baby is born. In fact, the DHA content of an infant’s brain triples during the first three months of life. In the U.S., the average daily intake of DHA is 54 mg, which is low to begin with.

But for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding, the March of Dimes recommends 200 mg of DHA a day. The National Institutes of Health recommends 200 to 300 mg of DHA a day. And there are research studies that suggest that pregnant and nursing women should get as much as 400 mg of DHA every day.

DIETARY REFERENCE INTAKES FOR OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

INFANTS0 – 6 months 0.5 6 months – 1 year 0.5

CHILDREN1 – 3 years 0.7 4 – 8 years 0.9

MALES9 – 13 years 1.2 14 – 18 years 1.6 19 – 50 years 1.6 51 – 70 years 1.6

FEMALES9 – 13 years 1.0 14 – 18 years 1.1 19 – 50 years 1.1 51 – 70 years 1.1 Pregnant 1.1 Nursing 1.1

Data from Institute of Medicine (2002). Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids,

Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids: National Academy Press,

Washington, DC.

Grams Per Day


• STRICT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS: Bluebonnet follows the strict guidelines and standards for omega-3 fatty acid products set by the Council for Responsible Nutrition and now handled by the Global Organization for EPA and DHA (G.O.E.D.), California Proposition 65, and U.S. Pharmacopeia (U.S.P.). These standards of analysis include peroxide value, DHA and EPA assay, heavy metal testing, totox and PCB/dioxin testing.

• THIRD-PARTY TESTING: Bluebonnet takes its purity guarantee one step further, sending out all omega-3 formulas for testing by independent, cGMP-registered laboratories that employ protocols set by AOAC International, a scientific association dedicated to analytical excellence.

In addition, Bluebonnet’s omega-3 fatty acid formulas are gluten-free , and the plant-based formulas – from marine algae – are vegan . And, they are packaged in recyclable amber glass bottles, instead of plastic, to protect the nutrients from heat, light and moisture – and, in the case of liquids, to eliminate the possibility of chemical leaching. Equally important, Bluebonnet’s marine-based omega-3 fatty acids are offered in a diverse assortment, so you can choose the formula that best addresses your dietary needs.

For more details, consult your healthcare practitioner or visit

www.bluebonnetnutrition.com.

BLUEBONNET’SMARINE-BASED OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID FORMULAS Bluebonnet Nutrition’s marine-based omega-3 fatty acids are among the highest quality in the world. • SUSTAINABLE SOURCES: Sustainability is vital for a company like Bluebonnet that has always turned to nature for the finest raw materials. So we not only obtain our marine-based omega-3 fish oils from the purest, most pristine waters, we select only those with meticulous quality assurance programs that are helping maintain the Earth’s oceanscapes for future generations.

• NATURAL TRIGLYCERIDE FORMS: All of Bluebonnet’s formulas provide omega-3 fatty acids in a natural triglyceride form. The natural triglyceride form is 300 times more bioavailable than most other fish oil forms – and far more stable. In fact, many fish oils use a synthetic ethyl ester form, which is subject to oxidation and rancidity and can make the fish oil less effective.

• RIGOROUS PURIFICATION PROCESSES: All of the marine-based fish and algal oils used by Bluebonnet have undergone intensive purification. These include a four-step purification process, molecular distillation, and/or steam distillation. These processes eliminate virtually all heavy metals (like mercury), PCBs, dioxins and other contaminants, as well as the unpleasant fishy taste and odor often associated with marine fish oils.


BLUEBONNET’S NATURAL OMEGA-3 FUNCTIONAL FISH OIL FORMULAS FROM EPAX®

To create our patented NATURAL OMEGA-3 FUNCTIONAL FISH

OIL FORMULAS, Bluebonnet teamed up with EPAX® – the world’s

leading supplier of ultra-pure, highly concentrated, marine-based

omega-3 fatty acids. Each formula – designed to support specific

structure/function applications in your body – offers unrivaled

potency, purity and freshness.♦


NATURAL OMEGA-3 JOINT FORMULA SOFTGELS supply high levels of EPA (750 mg) versus DHA (134 mg) at a ratio that is scientifically relevant for maintaining joint health. ♦

NATURAL OMEGA-3 BRAIN FORMULA SOFTGELS supply high levels of DHA (860 mg) versus EPA (120 mg) for a ratio that is scientifically relevant for maintaining brain health. ♦

NATURAL OMEGA-3 HEART FORMULA SOFTGELS supply EPA and DHA in a relatively balanced ratio – EPA (600 mg) to DHA (400 mg) – that is scientifically relevant for maintaining cardiovascular health. ♦

S u p p l e m e n t F a c t sServing Size 2 Softgels

Amount % Daily Per Serving ValueCalories 20 Calories from fat 20Total Fat 2 g 3 Saturated fat 120 mgw Polyunsaturated fat 1520 mgw Monounsaturated fat 200 mgwOmega-3 Fish Oil 2000 mg * EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 600 mgw * DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 400 mgw *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet* Daily Value not established.



Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, water, mixed tocopherols.Contains: Fish (anchovies, tuna), soybeansFree of milk, egg, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat.Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.

Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, water, mixed tocopherols.Contains: Fish (anchovies, sardines), soybeansFree of milk, egg, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat.Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.

Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, water, mixed tocopherols.Contains: Fish (anchovies, sardines), soybeansFree of milk, egg, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat.Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.


Amount % Daily Per Serving ValueCalories 20 Calories from fat 20Total Fat 2 g 3 Saturated fat 60 mgw Polyunsaturated fat 1400 mgw Monounsaturated fat 180 mgwOmega-3 Fish Oil 2000 mg * DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 860 mgw * EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 120 mgw *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet* Daily Value not established.

BLUEBONNET’S NATURAL OMEGA-3 FUNCTIONAL FISH OILS FROM EPAX®

• Derived from deep-sea, cold-water fish primarily caught in Peru’s ocean waters

• Molecularly distilled

• Pharmaceutical-grade

• DHA and EPA concentrates for specific structure/function applications

• Clinically tested

EPAX® - 150 Years of Industry Leadership in Marine-Based Omega-3s • World’s highest quality fish oils in terms of purity and omega-3 content

• Cleaner, purer fish oils ensured by monitoring contamination, oxidation parameters, and trans fats

• Unrivaled environmental standards

• Recipient of Peru’s award for “Cleanest and Most Eco-Efficient Production”

PERU’S GREEN INITIATIVES• Implements one of the world’s most sophisticated quality assurance programs

• Regulates minimum size and number of fish caught

• Monitors fleet via satellite

• Provides third-party control of fish landings

• Employs environmentally sustainable practices considered beyond reproach • Sustainability of fisheries and marine ecosystem ranked best in the world by the University of British Columbia in 2008


NATURAL OMEGA-3 LIQUID ARCTIC COD LIVER OIL Available in a naturally delicious lemon-flavored liquid.

NATURAL OMEGA-3 ARCTIC COD LIVER OIL SOFTGELS Available in easy-to-swallow softgels for maximum assimilation

and absorption.

S u p p l e m e n t F a c t sServing Size 1 Softgel


Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, water, mixed tocopherols.Contains: Fish (salmon), soybeansFree of milk, egg, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat.Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.


Amount % DailyPer Serving ValueCalories 20 Calories from fat 15Total Fat 1.5 g 2 Saturated fat 0.24 gw Polyunsaturated fat 0.5 gw Monounsaturated fat 0.7 gwVitamin A (retinyl palmitate) 2500 IU 50Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 500 IU 125Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids 360 mg * DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 165 mgw * EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 120 mgw * Other omega-3s 75 mgw *Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.* Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerol, purified water.Contains: Fish (cod)Free of milk, egg, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts wheat and soybeans.Also free of yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.

S u p p l e m e n t F a c t sServing Size 1 Teaspoon (5 mL)

Amount % Daily Per Serving ValueCalories 40 Calories from fat 40Total Fat 4.6 g 7 Saturated fat 0.8 gw Polyunsaturated fat 1.5 gw Monounsaturated fat 2.3 gwVitamin A (retinyl palmitate) 5000 IU 100Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 500 IU 125Vitamin E 5 IU 17 (d-alpha tocopheryl acetate)Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1200 mg * DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 550 mgw * EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 400 mgw * Other omega-3s 250 mgw *Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.* Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Cod liver oil, natural lemon flavor.Contains: Fish (cod), soybeansFree of milk, egg, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat. Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.

NATURAL OMEGA-3 SALMON OIL SOFTGELS Available in easy-to-swallow softgels for maximum assimilation and absorption.

BLUEBONNET’S NATURAL OMEGA-3 MARINE-BASED FISH OILS Salmon Oil• Derived from Norwegian cold-water salmon

• Wild harvested in open waters – rather than conventionally farmed – so salmon are antibiotic-free

• Rich in DHA and EPA

Cod Liver Oil • Derived from deep-sea, wild cod caught in the cold, glacial waters of the Arctic.

• Unrivaled sources of DHA, EPA and vitamins A and D3


• Four step purification process

• Sustainably-sourced and carefully processed using eco-friendly geothermal energy

THE ARCTIC’S GREEN INITIATIVES• Implements rigorous quality assurance programs • Regulates minimum size and number of fish caught• Monitors fleet via satellite• Provides third-party control of fish landings • Promotes environmental management practices


Other ingredients: Algal oil, soluble food starch, glycerin, high oleic sunflower oil, water, sea vegetable extract, sorbitol, ascorbyl palmitate, tocopherols, natural flavor, lecithin (sunflower), beta-carotene, natural caramel color.

Contains: SoybeansFree of milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat.Also free of yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.

S u p p l e m e n t F a c t sServing Size 3 Softgels Servings Per Container 30

Amount % Daily Per Serving ValueCalories 20 Calories from fat 15Total Fat 2 g 3 Saturated fat 555 mgw Polyunsaturated fat 855 mgw Monounsatuarted fat 450 mgwOmega-3 Fish Oil 1650 mg * DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) 300 mgw * EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) 72 mgw *Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.* Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, purified water, natural fruit flavors, xylitol, vegetable cellulose, mixed tocopherols.Contains: Fish (tuna), soybeansFree of milk, egg, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat.Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice and sodium.

S u p p l e m e n t F a c t sServing Size 1 Vegetarian Softgel

Amount % DailyPer Serving ValueDHA 100 mg * (docosahexaenoic acid of algal oil) * Daily Value not established.

HEALTHY BRAIN, EYES, HEART

HEALTHY BRAIN, EYES, HEART

EARLY PROMISE PRENATAL® GENTLE DHA 100 and 200mg VEGETARIAN SOFTGELS Formulated for expectant mothers’ delicate and highly sensitive systems. Provides life’sDHA,™ which is the perfect complement to any woman’s diet during pregnancy and/or lactation Encapsulated in easy-to-swallow vegetable-based softgels.

Early Promise Prenatal® Gentle DHA Vegetarian Softgels work in conjunction with Early Promise Prenatal® Gentle Multiple. These two science-based formulas offer pregnant and nursing women unrivaled nutrition and antioxidant protection in precise potencies, making the Early Promise Prenatal® Care System one of the most comprehensive, health-supporting prenatal nutritional regimens on the market today. ♦

S u p p l e m e n t F a c t sServing Size 1 Vegetarian Softgel

Amount % DailyPer Serving ValueDHA 200 mg * (docosahexaenoic acid of algal oil) * Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Algal oil, soluble food starch, glycerin, high oleic sunflower oil, water, sea vegetable extract, sorbitol, ascorbyl palmitate, tocopherols, natural flavor, lecithin (sunflower), beta-carotene, natural caramel color.

Contains: SoybeansFree of milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts and wheat.Also free of yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.

BLUEBONNET’S NATURAL OMEGA-3 DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID (DHA) Vegetarian DHA from Marine-Based Algal Oil• Martek life’sDHA™ derived from marine algae

• Highly purified, pharmaceutical-grade

• Vegetarian source eliminates risk of ocean-borne pollutants

DHA from Fish Oil• Derived from tuna caught in the pristine waters surrounding the Seychelle Islands


• Line-caught – no netting or trawling

• Cold-water extracted, steam distilled

NATURAL OMEGA-3 VEGETARIAN DHA 100 and 200mg VEGETARIAN SOFTGELS Developed for vegetarians/vegans from pure plant sources inside and out. Provides life’sDHA™ encapsulated in 100% vegetable- based softgels.

NATURAL OMEGA-3 CHEWABLE DHA SOFTGELS Available in naturally delicious, fresh-fruit flavored, fish-shaped chewable softgels for maximum assimilation and absorption.

Available in 100 mg and 200 mg potencies

Available in 100 mg and 200 mg potencies


To harness the Power of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, look to Bluebonnet Nutrition for:

• High-potency, pharmaceutical-grade EPA and DHA formulas

• Algae-derived (vegetarian) and fish-derived DHA formulas

• Guaranteed purity

o Rigorous purification processes

o Strict quality guidelines/standards

o Third-party testing by independent, cGMP-registered laboratories

• Bioavailable/stable natural triglyceride forms

• World-famous EPAX® functional fish oils

o Patented

o Clinically tested/proven

o Ratios/amounts of EPA and DHA that support specific structure/function applications in your body

• Sustainable, environmentally friendly sources/practices

• Multiple delivery systems (liquids, vegetarian softgels, and chewable softgels)

• 100% vegan plant-based formulas

• Gluten-free formulas

EVERYTHING PURPLE STARTS OFF GREE N!Environmental stewardship and social responsibility have been part of Bluebonnet’s corporate culture since our company was founded in 1991. We believe we are all citizens of the world. That companies – and individuals – must do what they can to help sustain the fish in our vast oceans and preserve the Earth and its limited natural resources – for today and tomorrow. At Bluebonnet, that includes enterprise- wide “green” initiatives and environmentally sound manufacturing practices. Our actions represent a new generation that supports sustainability, reducing dependency on fossil fuels, and giving back to the world at large.

As Bluebonnet moves forward in the twenty-first century, it is our fervent hope to leave a positive imprint on the environment – and on every person whose life we touch. We will continue to advance the natural products industry through our green and social initiatives. We will advocate for the rights of consumers to have natural, sustainable alternatives to Western medicine – and for the rights of natural products retailers to sell them. And, we believe our environmental and social activism will spread: improving the quality of life naturally by offering the highest-quality nutritional supplements available, while at the same time, making the world a better place for the next generation of health-conscious consumers.

For more information about Bluebonnet’s green/social initiatives, please click on “Green/Social Initiatives” on the About Us page at www.bluebonnetnutrition.com or request a green/social initiatives brochure by writing us at the address listed on the back cover.


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