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If you’re eating less than 2–3 servings of fish each week, chances are you’re missing out on the essential Omega-3 your body needs.

Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids – essential nutrients for good health and vital components of the brain and retina.

Omega-3s are not produced by the body in large amounts, and must therefore be obtained from the diet.

Fish such as salmon, mackerel and swordfish are rich in Omega-3, and it looks like New Zealanders are finally waking up to their benefits.

A Colmar Brunton survey released in April shows 88% of the population eats fish at least once a month and 46% are eating it weekly.¹

The New Zealand Seafood Industry Council describes these statistics as a ‘good sign for the health of the nation’, but the fact is more Omega-3 is still needed.

WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT OMEGA-3?
Omega-3 contains the essential fatty acids EPA and DHA.

High concentrations of EPA are believed to promote joint mobility and help maintain heart health.

DHA is found in high concentrations in the brain. It helps maintain mental and cognitive function and aids the transmission of signals between brain cells.

You can boost your Omega-3 levels by eating two to three servings of fish a week, but if that’s not possible, there’s another, more convenient, solution.

BLACKMORES OMEGA CONCENTRATES
Fish oil supplements have become a mainstay for many New Zealanders, but the Blackmores Omega range contains concentrated Omega-3 for greater potency.

The Blackmores Omega range contains double the Omega-3 than standard fish oil, so you can take fewer capsules a day.

QUALITY AND PURITY
Blackmores Omega is made using an exclusive purification process, which results in higher concentrations of EPA and DHA.

The range includes an ‘Omega Daily’ blend – a general blend for those who don’t eat enough fish – along with other, more targeted blends, which target specific areas of the body such as the heart and brain.

BENEFITS
The Blackmores Omega range contains:

• Double the omega-3 found in standard fish oils
• Fewer capsules are needed a day
  
• Different blends target specific concerns, such as the heart and brain
• Capsules are vanilla-flavoured to minimise fishy odour

Available at pharmacies, health food stores and supermarkets For further information call 0508 757 473

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1 Seafood Industry Council 02/04/07. Blackmores Omega is supplementary to and not a replacement for a balanced diet. Use only as directed. TAPS NA2073