BIOMEGA III PLUS™

WHY BIOMEGA III PLUS™?

In spite of clear benefits, health authorities have warned us to limit our intake of certain species of fish due to concern about potential contaminants. USANA’s BiOmega III Plus™ is virtually free of contaminants, which are eliminated through a double-molecular distillation process that ensures purity. Through this process, heavy metals, PCBs, pesticides, and organic residues are effectively eliminated. Also free of transfatty acids, each capsule contains 2 mg of mixed natural tocopherols to minimise oxidation of the omega-3 fatty acids and maintain product quality during storage. In short, BiOmega III Plus™ is one of the purest, highest quality products available on the market today. Supplementation with BiOmega III Plus™ is an excellent way to ensure that your diet includes a concentrated balance of safe, healthful EPA and DHA in two convenient capsules per day. And with added natural lemon oil, it reduces fishy aftertaste.

QDoes BIOMEGA contain trans-fat?

A No. BIOMEGA is free from trans-fatty acids. Moreover, each capsule contains 2 mg of mixed natural tocopherols to minimise the oxidation of the omega-3 fatty acids and maintain product quality during storage.

QDoes BIOMEGA contain vitamin A?
ANo, BIOMEGA does not contain vitamin A. Unless it is added by the manufacturer, only fish oil supplements made from the liver of the fish, such as cod liver oil, contain vitamin A.

QHow do I eliminate the fishy aftertaste associated with fish oil supplements?
AThe vast majority of individuals who take BIOMEGA do not have negative experiences with it. However, BIOMEGA now contains lemon oil to help reduce the fishy aftertaste that some people may find objectionable. We also recommend that you take BIOMEGA with a meal.

QDoes the new BIOMEGA still contain the high concentration of DHA and EPA as before?
A Yes, each capsule of BIOMEGA typically contains twice the amount of DHA and EPA, when compared to the previous formula of Biomega.

QWhy was Vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols) removed from the new BIOMEGA?
A A small amount of mixed tocopherols is generally used as a processing aid to stabilise the fish oil, and continues to be used in the new BIOMEGA. However, as this amount is insignificant in giving any health benefit, and USANA cannot guarantee the exact potency in every capsule, we have decided to remove it from the Active Ingredient listing.

QWhy does BIOMEGA contain lemon oil?
A Many people do not like the “fishy” after-taste that is often associated with fish oil supplements – and are particularly embarrassed by “burp back’s”. Natural lemon oil practically eliminates this “fishy” problem, and may help encourage more people to take BIOMEGA, and increases the compliance rate of those who are on the supplement.

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