Description

Omega 3 Green is an alternative to fish oil. The preparation consists of Pharma Nord’s own developed vegetable phytocaps, each of which contains 281 mg of vegetable-derived essential omega 3 fatty acids. The fatty acids come from microalgae, which contribute docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), as well as from Chia oil, which contributes alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has evaluated the evidence behind the omega-3 fatty acids and has acknowledged the following claims:

• EPA* and DHA* contribute to normal heart function
  * Min. 250 mg of EPA / DHA per day
• DHA* helps to maintain normal vision
  * Min. 250 mg of DHA per day
• DHA* contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function
  * Min. 250 mg of DHA per day
• Intake of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) contributes to normal development of vision in infants up to 12 months of age* (Art.14)
  * The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 100 mg of DHA
• Maternal DHA intake contributes to normal development of the brain of the fetus and of breastfed infants ** (Art. 14)
  ** Info to pregnant and lactating woman: The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200 mg of DHA in addition to the recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids for adults, i.e.,: 250 mg of DHA and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). The claim can be used only for food which provides a daily intake of at least 200 mg of DHA
• Maternal intake of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) contributes to normal brain development in the fetus and infants that are breastfed *** (Art. 14)
  *** Info to pregnant and lactating woman: The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 200 mg of DHA in addition to the recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids for adults, i.e.,: 250 mg of DHA and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). The claim can be used only for food which provides a daily intake of at least 200 mg of DHA
• ALA* contributes to maintaining normal cholesterol levels
  * Min. 2 g of ALA daily