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Wild Seafood
Alaskan Salmon
Smoked Alaskan Salmon
Albacore Tuna (low-mercury, troll-caught)
Alaskan Halibut
Alaskan Scallops
Alaskan Sablefish (Black Cod)
Alaskan Red King Crab
Pacific Spot Prawns
Salmon Sausage & Burgers
Yukon King Salmon "Candy"
Salmon Caviar (Ikura)
Canned Salmon, Tuna, & Sardines
Salmon Dog Treats
Sockeye Salmon Oil
Capsules or Liquid
Organic Foods
Organic Nuts
Organic Dried Fruits
Organic Berries
Organic Chocolate
Artisan Teas
Organic Seasonings
Organic EV Olive and Macadamia Oils
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Dr. Perricone Pack
Dr. Northrup Mom-Baby Pack
Sampler Packs
Special Offers
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Rare, Unrefined Omega-3 Wild Salmon Oil
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Vital Choice Salmon Oil (top left) vs. two standard fish oils
Our "whole food" Omega-3 Salmon Oil supplements contain only unrefined oil from wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon: a fish whose renowned purity is reflected in the pristine contents of our naturally colorful capsules.
Unlike standard fish oils, derived from fish of varying quality, our naturally pure Sockeye Salmon Oil does not need to be chemically refined. (Its purity and potency are certified by NSF.)
As a result, our whole, unrefined Sockeye Salmon Oil retains all of the omega-3s (EPA & DHA), vitamin D, phospholipids, and 30-plus fatty acids natural to whole Sockeye Salmon oil.
And the rich orange-red hue of our Salmon Oil comes from its natural complement of astaxanthin: the super-potent antioxidant pigment that gives Sockeye their distinctive color and protects our Oil's abundant omega-3s from oxidation.
In addition, ours was the first Salmon Oil supplement certified as sustainably sourced by the Marine Stewardship Council (www.msc.org).
Last but not least, we encapsulate our Salmon Oil in fish gelatin (not bovine or porcine), and offer smaller softgels (500 mg)and liquid Salmon Oil for children and folks who may have trouble swallowing our 1,000 mg softgels.
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Alaska Fishermens' Favorite Salmon
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Our wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon offers special appeal to those—like many of us here at Vital Choice—who like their wild salmon firm and flavorful.
These sustainably harvested fish are a super-healthy source of protein, rich in long-chain omega-3 essential fatty acids, and potent natural antioxidants.
And sockeye is a nearly unrivalled food source of bone-saving, cancer-curbing vitamin D, with a whopping 1,100 IU per 6-oz serving, or nearly triple the US RDA.
Our flash-frozen portions come vacuum-sealed for superior quality and convenience. Certified Kosher by EarthK
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The Best Wild & Organic Berries
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Vital Choice fresh-frozen organic blueberries, strawberries and red raspberries are rich in anti-aging antioxidants, and draw customer comments like this:
“OH MY GOODNESS! I cannot believe the flavor ... the taste reminds me of something from my childhood. Thanks for a great product!
Berries are incredibly healthful foods, and it's smart to seek out organic berries, grown without synthetic pesticides.
Our organic berries come in convenient one pound bags, each yielding about 3-1/2 cups. They freeze well, so you can keep plenty on hand!
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Tasty and Pure ...
Troll-Caught Tuna
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Our young, low-weight Pacific Albacore Tuna—fresh or canned—is simply superior!
Smaller means safer: Vital Choice troll-caught tuna weigh just 12 lbs. or less, so they contain less mercury, and more omega-3s, than the larger troll-caught tuna touted by other “minimal mercury” vendors.
No loitering allowed: Our tuna are hauled in fast, bled, and flash-frozen within about two hours. (Standard long-line-caught albacore spend 12 hours in the water.)
Better, fresher flavor, even in the can: Unlike standard canned albacore—which is cooked twice at great cost to flavor and omega-3 content—Vital Choice tuna is cooked only once (in the can) to preserve its healthful oils and fresh flavor.
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Stupendously Tasty Alaskan Scallops
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People seem to swoon over our sweet, succulent, sustainably harvested Alaska weathervane scallops.
Unlike common farmed varieties, Vital Choice scallops grow as nature intended in the cold, clear waters near Kodiak Island, Alaska.
They're individually quick frozen and available in convenient re-sealable bags, so that you can take only the scallops you need and return the rest to the freezer.
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Light, Luscious, Versatile Halibut
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Our Alaskan halibut is light and lean with a wonderful flavor and texture. With longer-lived predatory fish like halibut and tuna, age and purity go hand in hand--the younger and smaller the fish, the purer it will be.
Vital Choice offers you the peace of mind of knowing that you're buying the purest halibut available by procuring only the smallest, sustainably-harvested fish (unlike store or restaurant bought halibut--where it's almost impossible to know what you're getting.)
Save on our Halibut by choosing our vacuum-sealed 2-lb. packages of smaller pieces, frozen together in one solid block. They're an excellent value, and great for quick, healthy stir-fries, fish tacos, sashimi or sushi rolls.
"Absolutely delicious! My kids devoured every morsel of the halibut and have asked me to order more. Thank you for sharing your wonderful secret with us."
-- Michele S. Cook of Lake City, Florida
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How does Salmon Oil Compare with Cod Liver Oil?
In short, they have about the same omega-3 content, but the two oils differ in other ways
Dear Vital Choice,
What are the differences between your salmon oil and cod liver oil?
Mary K.
Chicago, IL
Dear Mary,
We get this question quite a bit, and here’s the answer.
First, Salmon Oil and Cod Liver Oil contain similar levels of omega-3s.
Beyond that, the choice is a matter of personal preference and needs.
Both fish oils are highly beneficial, but each offers distinctive features:
- Only unrefined Salmon Oil like ours contains the powerful, red-hued antioxidant called astaxanthin, which is stripped out of refined Salmon oil supplements.)
- Both oils contain vitamins D and A, with Cod Liver Oil providing considerably more of each. (Whole wild Salmon are extremely rich in vitamin D; a 6-oz serving provides about as much vitamin D as a 1,000 mg capsule of Cod Liver Oil.)
- Both oils contain about 20 percent saturated fat.
- Both oils are low in omega-6 fats (no more than 10 percent).
Here’s how the two oils stack up in terms of omega-3s, vitamin A, and vitamin D. We’ve provided the figures for 1,000 mg capsules, and for one-teaspoon size servings of liquid oil.
Nutrients per 1000 mg (1 gram) capsule (average amounts):
Omega-3s
- Vital Choice Sockeye Salmon Oil – 220 mg total omega-3s. This total includes about 145 mg of the two key omega-3s (80 mg of EPA + 65 mg of DHA), plus other omega-3s (octadecatetraenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid, linolenic acid, and eicosatrienoic acid).
- Cod Liver Oil – 180 mg total omega-3s. This consists almost entirely of the two key omega-3s (70 mg of EPA + 110 mg of DHA).
Vitamin D*
- Vital Choice Sockeye Salmon Oil – 114 IU
- Cod Liver Oil – 100 IU (USDA data: many Cod Liver Oil brands claim 400 to 1,000 IU)
Vitamin A*
- Vital Choice Sockeye Salmon Oil – 687 IU
- Cod Liver Oil – 1,000 IU
Nutrients per teaspoon (average amounts):
Omega-3s
- Vital Choice Sockeye Salmon Oil – 800 mg total omega-3s. This total includes about 620 mg of the two key omega-3s (320 mg of EPA + 300 mg of DHA).
- Cod Liver Oil – 850 mg total omega-3s. This total consists almost entirely of the two key omega-3s (300 mg of EPA + 500 mg of DHA).
Vitamin D*
- Sockeye Salmon Oil – 456 IU
- Cod Liver Oil – 450 IU
Vitamin A*
- Sockeye Salmon Oil – 2,748 IU
- Cod Liver Oil – 4,500 IU
*NOTE: In terms of volume, one teaspoon contains 4 times as much oil as a 1,000 mg capsule. However, USDA figures for the amounts of vitamin A and D in a one teaspoon serving are a bit higher than for times the USDA figures for the amounts of vitamin A and D in a 1,000 mg serving. We cannot explain these anomalies.
Some authorities advise against taking refined Cod Liver Oil, which typically contains synthetic versions of vitamins A and D, added to replace the natural vitamins stripped out during refining. The synthetic form of vitamin A may be less safe than the naturally occurring forms in unrefined Cod Liver Oil.
Sources
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Vital Choice Sockeye Salmon Oil data by Covance Laboratories, Inc. The omega-3 figures are the average of two years’ test results; The vitamin A and D figures come from Covance Laboratories analysis of batch #70403416 reported April 26, 2006: vitamin A = 114 IU per gm (342 IU per 3 gm serving); vitamin D = 687 IU per gm (2,061 IU per 3-gm serving).
One gram of Salmon Oil equals about 1/4 tsp. Thus, one tsp of Salmon Oil contains 4 times as much, or 456 IU of vitamin D and 914 IU of vitamin A.)
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Cod Liver Oil data comes from the USDA Nutrient Database at http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search.
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