What is OMEGA 3 120 caps? OMEGA 3 is a food supplement that contains polyunsaturated fatty acids , from fish, together with vitamin E. Omega 3 fatty acids include EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), from fish (1). There are also omega 3 fatty acids of vegetable origin, such as ALA (linolenic fatty acid), present in vegetable oils (1). Omega 3 fatty acids have multiple health benefits. In relation to the cardiovascular system, omega 3 fatty acids have antithrombotic and antiarrhythmic effects, prevent atherosclerosis by reducing plasma cholesterol concentrations, and are useful in hypertensive patients, since they contribute to lowering blood pressure and reducing the concentration of plasma triglycerides. Likewise, they decrease total cholesterol and VLDL cholesterol (1). Regarding the nervous system, there are many benefits in the consumption of omega 3 (1). Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for proper development and functioning of the brain and nervous system. Many aspects of learning ability, memory, vision are favored with the consumption of omega 3 fatty acids (1). In addition, they are precursors of hormonal compounds such as prostanoids (prostaglandins and thromboxanes) that facilitate the transmission of messages in the central nervous system and reduce systemic inflammation (1). OMEGA 3 is a very useful supplement in sports diets and in injury recovery. The combination with Vitamin E is key as an antioxidant source since omega-3 fatty acids are highly unsaturated, reducing their peroxidative capacity. BENEFITS OMEGA 3 offers multiple benefits, among which is cardiovascular protection, the contribution to the development and functioning of the brain and the nervous system. In addition, it is a powerful systemic anti-inflammatory, since it is a precursor of prostanoids and helps prevent injuries. Format Jar with 120 pearls Flavors Neutral How to use 2 pearls/day Ingredients Fish Oil (18% EPA, 12% DHA), Glazing Agent (Gelatin), Stabilizer (Glycerin) and Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol). May contain traces of cereals that contain gluten, crustaceans, eggs, peanuts, soybeans, milk, nuts, lupins and derivatives thereof. Nutritional information for 2 pearls Fish oil 2000mg of which EPA 360mg of which DHA 240mg Vitamin E 26.80mg