Springfield NourSea calanus oil omega 3 wax esters 180 Softgels

Springfield NourSea calanus oil omega 3 wax esters
Springfield NourSea Calanus Oil

Calanus oil is the natural, unrefined oil derived from the 3-5 mm crustacean Calanus finmarchicus, a member of the copepod family. This crustacean is part of the zooplankton and is found in large quantities in the Arctic Ocean. The naturally high content of the carotenoid astaxanthin gives the oil its characteristic deep red color.

Calanus oil has a unique lipid composition and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids (over 20%). What makes Calanus oil unique is that over 86% of its fatty acids are in the form of wax esters, fatty acid esters, and fatty alcohols (fatty acids bound to fatty alcohols). This gives the oil specific, beneficial health properties that are absent or less present in "regular" fish oil or krill oil.

The difference in effectiveness between omega-3 fatty acids from Calanus oil and fish oil is likely due to the fact that wax esters are digested more slowly than ethyl esters and triglycerides from fish oil. When wax esters are digested, the free fatty acids are likely released lower in the intestines, in the distal part of the small intestine and in the large intestine. These intestinal areas are richest in receptors that respond to free fatty acids, the fatty acid sensors FFA4 (also called GPR120).

Compound

Composition per softgel:
Calanus™ oil (Calanus finmarchicus) from crustaceans (zooplankton) 500 mg:

• wax esters 425 mg
• unsaturated fatty acids 145 mg
• omega-3 total 105 mg
• astaxanthin 300 mcg

Ingredients
Calanus™ oil (Calanus finmarchicus) from zooplankton (CRUSTACEANS), Stabilizer (capsule: FISH gelatin, glycerine, water).

Usage
Take 1 to 2 softgels daily with or after a meal. Children up to 14 years of age should take a maximum of 1 softgel daily.

Contains astaxanthin. Not suitable for children under 14 years of age. Do not use in combination with other axtaxanthin-containing products.

Storage instructions
Use with caution if taking antithrombotics and if you are allergic to seafood (shellfish and crustaceans).

The digestion and absorption of NourSea is counteracted by Orlistat.

Manufacturer / Distributor
Bonusan BV, PO Box 7212, 3280 AA Numansdorp

This product is a dietary supplement.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A dietary supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.

Keep out of reach of young children.

Store in a dry, closed container at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.

Consult an expert before using supplements in case of pregnancy, lactation, taking medication or illness.