Ocean Omega Fish Oil
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| Information about Ocean Omega and Omega 3 Oil Ocean Omega is very easy to use in its convenient snap top bottle. (16 0z.) A hand pump can be attached to the gallon jug (special Order) for ease of use in multi-dog environments. Regular use shows results! Daily supplements of Omega Ocean will support the overall health of your dog or cat. The first noticeable result being a healthy skin and a shiny coat! Simply Add to Your Dogs Food at Feeding Time! SUGGESTED SERVING is roughly 1/3 tsp. per 15 lbs. Of your dogs body weight per day. We Suggest that if you let your dog free feed (keep food out in the bowl for him/her all the time) that you put the oil on a small amount of food that you know the dog can finish first. Storage of this product is simple. Just store Ocean Omega at room temperature and out of direct sun light. Ocean Omega is sensitive to drops in temperature (in that it will start to thicken) and this will make the product harder to use. Freezing Ocean Omega doesn't damage it in any way. Once it comes back to room temperature this All Natural Product is perfectly safe to use. Ocean Omega has a shelf life of 6 months unopened . The phrase “shelf life” loosely translated means the period of time that the product is safe to use. Ocean Omega kept at room temperature and out of direct sunlight, is safe to use for at least this period of time. Dogs Love the taste Ocean Omega Oil has the fresh scent of the ocean and the rich taste of fresh fish. Most dogs and cats will love this rich taste from the very beginning -- You may even notice a healthy addiction Ocean Omega. Omega 3 Fish Oils Promotes healthy skin & glistening coat, decreased inflammation, increased stamina, a strong immune system and reduced shedding Ocean Omega is extracted from freshly harvested Menhaden from the North Atlantic Ocean. Ocean Omega is all- natural. Our all-natural product will not interfere with your dog's intake of vitamins from other sources. Daily supplements of Ocean Omega will support the overall health of your dog or cat. The first noticeable result being a healthy skin and a shiny coat! What are omega-3 fatty acids Omega-3 fatty acids is a form of polyunsaturated fats, one of four basic types of fat that animals and humans derive from food. (Cholesterol, saturated fat, and monounsaturated fat are the others.) All polyunsaturated fats, including omega-3s, are increasingly recognized as being important to good health. As dogs and cats age, they face increased risk of stiffening joints, heart problems, and loss of zest and vigor. These health risks can be reduced by a diet consistently supplemented with readily accessible omega-3 fatty acids found only in fish oils like Omega Ocean These omega- 3 fatty acids are essential building blocks all dogs need for maintaining a balanced metabolism. Scientific studies also show these fatty acids help maintain the immune system. Why are omega-3 fatty acids important? Eating too many foods rich in saturated fat has been associated with the development of degenerative diseases, including heart disease and even cancer. Polyunsaturated fatty acids, however, are healthy for animals and humans. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found primarily in cold-water fish, fall into this category, along with omega-6 fatty acids, which are found in grains, most plant-based oils, poultry and eggs. Omega-3s (and one omega-6) are considered important fatty acids because they are critical for good health. They are essential building blocks your dog or cat needs for a healthy heart and strong immune system. Fish oils supplies 10 different omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA and EPA, making it the best source of these nutrients. |
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids can increase beneficial (anti-inflammatory) prostaglandins; these prostaglandins can reduce
inflammation in the kidney and improve blood flow to the kidneys (a vasodilatory effect). Since omega-3 fatty acids
can also lower blood cholesterol and triglycerides, this effect can also benefit pets with kidney disease as dogs and
cats with induced kidney disease have elevated levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides.
(Studies have recommended a starting dose of 0.5-1.0 grams of omega-3 fatty acids/100 kcal of food/day.)
Omega-3 fatty acids -- eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) -- are derived from fish oils of
coldwater fish (salmon, trout, or most commonly menhaden fish), Hemp oil and flaxseed.
Omega-6 fatty acids -- linoleic acid (LA) and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) -- are derived from the oils of seeds such as
evening primrose, black currant, and borage. Often, fatty acids are added to the diet with other supplements to attain
an additive effect.
How do the fatty acids work to help in controlling inflammation in pets? Cell membranes contain phospholipids.
When membrane injury occurs, an enzyme acts on the phospholipids in the cell membranes to produce fatty acids,
including arachidonic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid) and eicosapentaenoic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid). Further
metabolism of the arachidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid by additional enzymes (the lipooxygenase and
cyclooxygenase pathways) yields the production of chemicals called eicosanoids. The eicosanoids produced by
metabolism of arachidonic acid are pro-inflammatory and cause inflammation, suppress the immune system, and
cause platelets to aggregate and clot; the eicosanoids produced by metabolism of eicosapentaenoic acid are
non-inflammatory, not immunosuppressive, and help inhibit platelets from clotting. (There is some overlap and the
actual biochemical pathway is a bit more complicated than I have suggested here. For example, one of the
by-products of omega-6 fatty acid metabolism is Prostaglandin E1, which is anti-inflammatory.
This is one reason why some research has shown that using certain omega-6 fatty acids can also act to limit
inflammation.) By providing extra amounts of these non-inflammatory compounds, we try to overwhelm the body
with the production of non-inflammatory eicosanoids. Therefore, since the same enzymes metabolize both omega-3
and omega-6 fatty acids, and since metabolism of the omega-6 fatty acids tend to cause inflammation (with the
exception of Prostaglandin E by metabolism of omega-6 as mentioned above) by supplying a large amount of
omega-3 fatty acids, we favor the production of non-inflammatory chemicals
The information provided herein is a compilation of known or suspected information from various sources and is
offered for the benefit and convenience of customers. The information is specifically not warranted by Ocean
Omega. either to its comprehensiveness, correctness, sufficiency, or scientific accuracy.
| Specifications Ocean Omega is a refined oil that comes from the menhaden, a herring-like fish. This is a wild fish species and is not genetically modified or genetically enhanced. Taste-free and odorless, Ocean Omega is refined from short-lived, surface-feeding menhaden. For people who are concerned about environmental contaminants in fish, Ocean Omega is highly refined, purified and safe, naturally rich in Long Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids Typical Specification Cholesterol <0.5% 0.5% Max Color 2-3 Gardner 3 Max Free Fatty Acids 0.1-0.3% 0.3% Max Anisidine Number 4-10 10 Max Peroxide Value 1-3 (meq/kg) 3 Max EPA 8-18% DHA 7-18% Total Omega-6 ~3% Total LC Omega-3 ~20-26% 22% Min Typical Fatty Acid Profile: Total Polyenes 41% Total Monoenes 28% Total Saturates 31% Nutritional Data: Calories 9 cal/gm Protein 0 Sodium 0 Fiber 0 Potassium 0 Ingredient Declaration: Menhaden Oil, Tocopherol,1000 ppm mixed tocopherols (50 ppm Vitamin E) |
| And Finally Why do dogs eat grass? "It's a normal part of their diet," . Wild canine relatives of dogs—wolves and foxes—eat all their catch. They end up, therefore, eating grasses and plants in the intestines of these animals. Domestic dogs, eating prepared dog food, lack this roughage and so they eat grass. "They just like it!" Another reason: dogs may eat grass when they have an upset stomach in order to cause vomiting. "The grass will bind with the offending material. Then the grass acts as an irritant and causes the dog to vomit, bringing up the poisonous material at the same time," Finally, dogs may appear to eat grass, when they are just running the blades through their mouth to gather information. Their sense of smell and taste may act together to detect if other animals have walked through their area or urinated on the grass. |
| Teaspoon correlations EPA: 1 tsp = 4650 mg (with 13% EPA) = 600 mg EPA. DHA: 1 tsp = 4650 mg (with 12% DHA) = 550 mg DHA. Conclusion: Per " tsp" of OO Fish Oil there are 600 mg of EPA and 550 mg of DHA Approximate measurements |
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