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Each pearl contains 1000 mg of fish oil, of which 760 mg is DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).
Omega-3 fatty acids from cold-extracted fish oil contain 76% DHA in the form of triglycerides to promote absorption.

Omega 3 are a type of essential fatty acids that cannot be synthesized by the body and therefore must be incorporated through the diet. To meet the daily needs of this nutrient, it is often necessary to resort to the consumption of food supplements, especially in stages when these requirements increase, such as pregnancy(1).

Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (EPA and DHA) are primarily produced from marine microalgae before entering the fish food chain. These microalgae have the enzymes necessary to efficiently synthesize DHA, from the fatty acid α-linolenic acid (ALA). However, the ALA (precursor of EPA and DHA) obtained from the diet produces little DHA in the human body, so to obtain DHA it is more effective to consume oily fish or take a dietary supplement of Omega 3 fatty acids(2).

Omega-3s are mostly found in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring and sardines. They are also found in nuts and seeds (such as flaxseed, chia seeds, and black walnuts).

This fish oil has the SLTEX seal, a seal of the Solutex GC company that guarantees the highest criteria of purity and quality when obtaining specialties aimed at human consumption; through the use of a unique supercritical CO2 extraction and purification fluid technology. It also guarantees Omega 3, both EPA and DHA, in very high purity and concentration. The high concentration of EPA and DHA means greater absorption and incorporation by our body.

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid with anti-inflammatory properties and an important role in brain and vision development. Omega 3 is essential for the body and is obtained through food. They are mostly found in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring and sardines. Also in nuts and seeds (such as flaxseed, chia seeds and black walnuts).

Specifically, DHA is important for maintaining membrane fluidity, an essential property to enable the activity of excitable cells such as neurons. In the retina, DHA accumulates mainly in the membrane and this fatty acid actively participates in the process of transformation of the light stimulus. But the greatest importance of DHA has been studied particularly in the brain.
The brain is an organ composed of 60% phospholipids, of which more than half of that percentage is DHA. It is suggested that it positively influences the functioning of the nervous system and brain.

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) contributes:

• to maintain the normal functioningof the brain.
• to the maintenance of vision under normal conditions.

The beneficial effect is obtained with an intake of 250 mg of DHA.

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) contribute:

• to the normal functioning of the heart.

Vitamin B3, also called niacin, is one of eight water-soluble B vitamins. The term niacin refers to ‘nicotinic acid’ and ‘nicotinamide’ (also called niacinamide). Both are used to form coenzymes.

Yeast, liver, poultry and lean meat, nuts, and legumes are the main sources of niacin obtained through food.

Among the functions, niacin contributes:

• to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
• to normal psychological function.
• to normal energy metabolism.
• to the maintenance of mucous membranes under normal conditions.
• to the maintenance of the skin in normal conditions.
• Helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue.

Vitamin B2, also called riboflavin, is one of the most widespread water-soluble vitamins.

The most important and common dietary sources are milk and dairy products, lean meat, eggs, and leafy greens. Yeast and liver have the highest concentrations, but they don’t have much relevance in today’s nutrition.

Among its functions, vitamin B2 contributes:

• to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
• to normal energy metabolism.
• to the maintenance of mucous membranes under normal conditions.
• to the maintenance of red blood cells under normal conditions.
• to the maintenance of the skin in normal conditions.
• to the maintenance of vision under normal conditions.
• to normal iron metabolism.
• to the protection of cells against oxidative damage.
• Helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue.

Vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, belongs to the group of water-soluble B vitamins.

The richest sources of vitamin B5 are yeast and organ meats (liver, kidneys, heart, brain), but they also contain eggs, milk, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains are other common sources.

Among its functions, vitamin B5 contributes:

• to reduce tiredness and fatigue.
• to normal intellectual performance.
• to the normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D, and some neurotransmitters.
• to normal energy metabolism

Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin. There are three natural forms of vitamin B6: pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, and pyridoxal, and all are normally present in food, however, pyridoxine is the most well-known form.

Sources of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) are chicken, beef, especially liver, and pork.
Good sources include fish (salmon, tuna, sardines, grouper, and herring), nuts (walnuts, peanuts), bread, corn, and whole grains. Vegetables and fruit are generally poor sources of vitamin B6.

Among its functions, vitamin B6 contributes:

• to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
• to normal psychological function.
• to the normal synthesis of cysteine.
• to normal energy metabolism.
• to normal homocysteine metabolism.
• to normal protein and glycogen metabolism.
• to the normal formation of red blood cells.
• to the normal functioning of the immune system.
• Helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue.
• to regulate hormonal activity.

Vitamin B12 is the largest and most complex of the vitamins. Vitamin B12 comprises the only cobalt-containing molecules (called cobalamins) with biological activity in humans.

Vitamin B12 is produced exclusively by microbial synthesis in the digestive tract of animals. Therefore, people who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet have to provide this vitamin through food supplements.

It is obtained from products with animal proteins, especially organ meats. Other good sources include fish, eggs, and dairy products.

Among its functions, vitamin B12 contributes:

• to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
• to normal psychological function.
• Helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue.
• to normal energy metabolism.
• to normal homocysteine metabolism.
• to the normal formation of red blood cells.
• to the normal functioning of the immune system.
• to the process of cell division.

Vitamin B9, also called folate, is one of the water-soluble B vitamins. Its name comes from the word “folia” which means leaf in Latin, due to its natural presence in green leafy vegetables. Also in beans, wheat germ and yeast. Other sources include egg yolk, milk and dairy, beetroot, orange juice, and wholemeal bread.

Vitamin B9 is given in different forms: the natural one which is folate and folic acid, which is a synthetic folate compound used in vitamin supplements and fortified foods because it is more stable.

Folic acid contributes:

• to normal psychological function.
• Helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue.
• to the growth of maternal tissues during pregnancy.
• to normal amino acid synthesis.
• to the normal formation of blood cells.
• to normal homocysteine metabolism.
• to the normal functioning of the immune system.
• to the process of cell division.

Tiredness and fatigue associated with stress can be a causative factor in hair loss.

In food supplements, folate is usually found in the form of folic acid, but different salts such as 5-MTHF (methylfolate) can also be used. Quatrefolic® glucosamine salt (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF).

The source of folic that is selected is very important. Dietary supplements containing 5-MTHF may be better than folic acid for some people who have a gene mutation called MTHFR C677T because their bodies can use this form more easily. This is because the body cannot transform the synthetic folic or folic present in fruits and vegetables into its methylated active form. That is why our formulas contain Quatrefolic® (5-MTHF).

Quatrefolic® is a fourth-generation folate. It is a registered trademark of Vitamin B9, (also known as Folate). It is the glucosamine salt of (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) and is structurally identical to the reduced, active form of folate found in our bodies.

It is an innovative dietary ingredient that provides greater stability, improved bioavailability, higher water solubility, and flexibility for multi-ingredient formulations compared to a third-generation 5-MTHF calcium salt.

In recent years, more and more evidence has been found of the advantages of reduced folate over folic acid. The use of reduced folate (particularly reduced and methylated as Quatrefolic®) is the solution since a large part of the world’s population cannot assimilate and metabolize folic acid from foods or food supplements.

Quatrefolic® is manufactured under controlled conditions according to cGMP and since glucosamine does not come from animals or shellfish, Quatrefolic ® is a great choice for vegetarians. In addition, Quatrefolic® is considered safe and is recognized as GRAS.