An introduction to Opti3 and the health & benefits of supplementing your diet with omega 3 fatty acids.

1. Opti3 the UK Vegan Society approved EPA & DHA Omega 3 An introduction to Omega 3 nutrition www.opti3omega.com

2. Omega 3-the basics What is Omega 3? Who needs Omega 3? Where does it come from? How much omega 3 should I take? www.opti3omega.com

4. Omega-6’s are a broad group of fatty acids in which the first double bond exists at the sixth carbonwww.opti3omega.com

6. less cognitive decline,

7. lower risk of dementia

9. Increases DHA content of breast milk

10. Supports normal gestation period

13. Increases HDL

14. Improves blood vessel functionwww.opti3omega.com

15. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Are Not The Same www.opti3omega.com

16. Health Benefits of Omega 3’s DHA and EPA: Regulate blood flow Are anti-inflammatory Assist Hormonal Response Reduces triglycerides levels in the blood Is an essential structural component of the eye, brain, heart and spermatazoa Facilitates and regulates electronic signaling including the heart beat Controls cell division (apoptosis) Helps facilitate neurogenesis www.opti3omega.com

17. Where does Omega 3 come from? The most common source of EPA & DHA is fish but did you know fish do not produce EP or DHA? The omega 3 oils actually come from the food fish eat which ultimately is algae. Algae produce omega 3 which is then concentrated in the fish. Unfortunately fish also concentrate other less desirable from the oceans such as heavy metals and pollutants. Wouldn’t it better to choose a sustainable and clean source of omega 3 EPA & DHA? www.opti3omega.com

18. Omega 3- Fish or Algal source? Limited resource Contaminants Variable source Vegetarian Sustainable Algal omega 3Oil Fish oil with omega 3 Fish eat algae (Uncontrolled & Variable) Fermentation Process (Closed & Controlled) Algae make DHA www.opti3omega.com

19. DHA Distribution in the Brain DHA represents 10 to 15% of brain total fatty acids DHArepresents 97% of brain omega-3 fatty acids, DHA supports brain cell growth so is key during pregnancy and child development www.opti3omega.com

20. Omega 3’s for mental healthMeta-Analysis of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Depression Best-case analysis; only 1-g/day doses were included Freeman et al, J, Clin Psych., 67:00, 2006 Correlation and 95% Confidence Interval -1.00 -0.50 0 0.50 1.00 Favours Placebo Favours Omega-3 EFA www.opti3omega.com

21. NDA Dietary Reference Values for Fats EFSA Journal 2010, 8 (3) 1461 An AI (Adequate Intake) is considered as: 250 mg/day of DHA + EPA for prevention of CVD in adults. ( Same dose for children of 2 -18 yrs) For children of 7 – 24 months, the AI for DHA only is 100 mg/day for visual development For women who are pregnant or lactating, an additional 100-200 mg/day of DHA only is recommended www.opti3omega.com

22. Omega 3 fatty acid summary Omega 3 EPA & DHA are key to good health and required throughout life. The best source of EPA & DHA is either fish or algae. Algae sourced EPA & DHA offer a sustainable supply solution and are pure and certified to be contaminant free. For further details about the benefits of algae source omega 3 visit our web site www.opti3omega.com www.opti3omega.com