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Ocean Omega
 Bill Holt one of the founding partners of Ocean Omega. It distributes menhaden fish oil pet food supplement for dogs, cats, horses and all carnivorous animals. Ocean Omega offers two grades of fish oil, Gold and Plus, as well as our Ocean Omega Seahorse Brand Flavored Equine Fish Oil.
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March 28, 2008
Ocean Omega High EPA & DHA
Ocean Omega 3 Fish Oils
Essential Fatty Acids
"The Good Fats - EPA & DHA"
The "good fats" or "healing fats" are the fats that
we must obtain in order to be healthy. The key components of healing fats
are the essential fatty acids - EPA & DHA. There are several different
families of fatty acids but only two of these families are considered essential
because the body must have them, but cannot make them. Essential fatty
acids (EFAs) must come from foods. EFAs (particularly, DHA & EPA) play
a critical role in the proper functioning of almost all of the major systems
in the body.
(additional information on EFAs)
Ocean Omega
Omega 3 Fish Oils with Natural Vitamin E
 
Essential Fatty Acid Families:
1. Superunsaturated Omega 3 Family
· Alpha-linolenic Acid (LNA)
2. Polyunsaturated Omega 6 Family
· Linoleic Acid (LA) |
Even though both of these fatty acids are
considered essential in the diet and we (pets
and people) can't live without them, it is
also critical that they are consumed in a
properly balanced ratio. This ratio should
be around 2:1 Omega 6 to Omega 3. However,
experts agree that the diets of both people
and pets are providing an excessive amount
of Omega 6 (LA) and little, if any, Omega
3. An imbalance as great as 20:1 is extremely
common with the high consumption of overly-processed
foods and very little whole, raw and fresh
foods being incorporated into the modern
diet. This imbalance has been proven to be
a factor in most of the degenerative diseases
that are common in our pets today. By adding a high quality source of Omega
3 to the diet, we can prevent or alleviate
many of these diseases.
There are two basic sources of Omega 3 essential
fatty acids:
1. Plant based sources, such as flax seed,
hemp seed, soybeans, walnuts, etc. (Sources
of LNA)
2. Cold water fish oils. (Direct source of EPA and DHA) |
Plant sources contain the parent omega 3
essential fatty acid, Alpha-linolenic acid
(LNA), which must be converted in the body
to Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic
Acid (DHA) in order to perform most of their
critical functions. The body requires approximately
10 LNA to produce 1 EPA. This conversion
can be difficult or impossible for some older
animals or those with degenerative conditions
and weakened immune systems. Unfortunately
these are the animals that need it the most.
Taking into consideration this conversion
factor, it becomes necessary to consume a
lot more of the plant sources in order to
get the required daily allowance. If palatability
is low, this can be extremely challenging.
On the other hand, cold water fish oils are a readily available abundant
& direct source of both EPA and DHA, eliminating the need for this
conversion in the body. Fish oils also tend to be a much more palatable
source for animals. Both dogs and cats absolutely love the taste, which
makes it easy and enjoyable to administer.
Ocean Omega 3 Fish Oils are the richest source
of EPA and DHA!
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS 
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Essential Fatty Acids and their derivatives
serve a number of major vital functions in
the body. They are required for the transport
and metabolism of both cholesterol and triglycerides.
They are required for normal brain development
and brain function. They are required in
visual function (retina), brain and nerve
function (synapses), and adrenal function.
They are required in the structure of the
membranes that surround each cell in our
body. They stimulate metabolism, increase
metabolic rate, increase oxygen uptake, and
increase energy production. They slow down
growth of cancer cells.
DHA (from fish oil) has been shown to be a key in neural development.
Research, unveiled at the 2004 American Veterinary Medical Association
convention, examined the role DHA (a long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated
fatty acid) - plays in puppies' neural development.
The research shows "that puppies nourished with enhanced
(high) levels of dietary docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA) were smarter, more trainable than typical-DHA (low-DHA) nourished
puppies."
DHA is one of the most abundant fatty acids in the brain, and thought to be
vital for mental function. DHA has
long been praised as a wonder nutrient for human infants and now it's been found
to boost healthy brain development in puppies.
DHA, and its companion,
EPA, are the forms of omega-3 essential fatty acids naturally available in fish
oils -- for optimum utilization.
EPA (from fish oil) also converts to series
3 prostaglandins, which have many benefits.
They regulate inflammatory responses (Skin
and Joint). They regulate immune function,
which can help in fighting disease more effectively.
They regulate platelet stickiness. They regulate
arterial muscle tone, which involves blood
pressure regulation.
The series 1 & 2 prostaglandins have
the exact opposite effect on the body as
the series 3. They stimulate inflammation,
constrict the arteries, make platelets stickier,
and inhibit immune response. That is the
reason why a properly balanced ratio of Omega
3 to Omega 6 is so critical. In essence they
keep each other in check.
In conclusion, the lack of Omega 3 and the
excessive amount of Omega 6 in the modern
diet ultimately create degenerative conditions.
The store-bought processed foods still do
not supply an adequate amount of Omega 3
to properly balance the ratio. Many nutritional
supplements are still promoting and loading
up the Omega 6 (LA) fatty acids -exacerbating
an already severely imbalanced and unhealthy
situation. The best solution to insure our
pet's health is to provide a high quality
Omega 3 Fish oil supplement along with a
premium food.
Ocean Omega 3 Fish Oils
Healthy skin & glistening coat, decreased inflammation, increased stamina,
a strong immune system and reduced shedding!!
The richest-available source of DHA & EPA
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