Omega 3
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
DHA may be effective for: atopic disease, coronary heart disease (CHD), Hyperlipidemia. DHA is high in brain, retina and spermatozoa and is also used for aiding for cognition and other psychiatric conditions (eg. ADHD). With the antioxidants, DHA can be used for diabetic retinopathy.
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
EPA can be used for cardiovascular condition and hypertriglyceridemia. It is also used for psychiatric conditions such as depression, ADHD, etc. EPA with L-arginine and RNA in surgery may reduce infection, improve wound healing and recovery time.
NOW Ultra Omega 3 product contains 1000 mg fish oil (anchovy) with 750 mg Omega 3 fatty acids (EPA 500/ DHA 250).
Additional ingredients include vitamin E (tocopherol), enteric coating (sodium alginate, shellac), softget (glycerin, water, gelatin).