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NEW Certified for Sport™ Salmon Oil + Vitamin D3
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Omega-3s and Vitamin D support the special physical and mental demands placed on serious amateur and professional athletes.
So that they can benefit from both nutrients worry-free, we sought the prized Certified for Sport™ seal of approval from NSF, which assures athletes that our NEW Certified for Sport™ Sockeye Salmon Oil + Vitamin D3 is free of contaminants and all substances banned by sports federations worldwide.
• Fish-gelatin softgels
• Potency & purity certified by NSF
• 1000 IU of Vitamin D3 per softgel
• 200mg total Omega-3s per softgel
• No artificial additives, colors, or preservatives
• No dairy, starch, wheat, yeast, sugar, or soy
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Utterly Unique ... Vitamin D in Salmon Oil
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We are pleased to introduce a high-quality, higher-potency vitamin D supplement … one with unique attractions!
D3 is the preferred, natural form of this amazing vitamin, and ours is certified pure and potent by NSF  .
Better yet, our D3 comes in a base of whole, unrefined, certified-pure, sockeye salmon oil, certified sustainable by the MSC .jpg?i=030110233523) .
Each Vitamin D3 softgel contains 45mg of omega-3s, but health authorities recommend 500mg of omega-3s per day, so it doesn't replace fish oil.
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World's Finest Fish Oil
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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, our naturally pure Sockeye Salmon Oil does not need to be chemically refined: a process that can damage omega-3s. Instead, our oil's 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 fatty acids natural to whole Sockeye Salmon.
The rich orange 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 Salmon 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. 
We encapsulate our Salmon Oil in pure fish gelatin, and offer special varieties for special needs:
• Smaller Softgels (500 mg)
• Liquid Salmon Oil for children and folks who may have trouble swallowing our 1,000 mg softgels
• Lemon-Flavored Salmon Oil for folks who experience bounce-back.
Vital Choice Salmon Oil (top left) vs. two standard fish oils
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Middle-Aged Brain Boost Linked to Omega-3s
Findings add weight to calls for more clinical trials to test the brain-health effects of omega-3 fatty acids in people of all ages
by Craig Weatherby
Books, articles, and TV shows about brain aging have been sprouting up lately … and most mention the growing evidence that omega-3s boost adults’ brain health.
This perception was affirmed by the University of Pittsburgh team behind the study we report today:
“Existing evidence links greater dietary intake of fish and omega-3s to better early brain development and lowered risk of cognitive disorders in late life.” (Muldoon MF et al. 2010)
The results of their unusually compelling new study strengthen the suspected link between omega-3s and brain health … while shedding light on the oft-overlooked brain effects of omega-3s in people’s mid-adulthood years (35 to 54).
This investigation is more meaningful than most epidemiological studies because it was based on omega-3 blood tests, not estimates of omega-3 intake based on diet surveys.
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Key points
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Study in people aged 35 to 54 links higher blood levels of omega-3 DHA to better performance on cognition tests.
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Findings add to small body of evidence that omega-3s can do more than deter, delay, or diminish dementia in people over 65.
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Results need to be confirmed in clinical trials and should encourage funding for them.
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Analyses based on blood tests still can’t prove a cause-and-effect relationship between omega-3s and brain health. But they’re far better than basing a statistical analysis on people’s iffy answers to diet questionnaires.
And unlike most epidemiological studies on omega-3s and brain health, it involved people in mid-adulthood, aged 35 to 54 … so the evidence it provides is especially interesting.
Relatively few studies have examined the effects of omega-3s in this “young middle age” bracket, with mixed but generally favorable results (Kalmijn S et al. 2004; Fontani G et al. 2005; Eskelinen MH et al. 2008; Devore EE et al. 2009).
We’ve also reported on other evidence that omega-3s may enhance brain health and performance in people from 20 to 50:
Let’s take a look at the new findings, which add force to the increasing calls for clinical trials.
Blood analysis links omega-3 DHA to better brain function in middle age
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh analyzed health records and blood tests from 280 people aged 35 to 54 (Muldoon MF et al. 2010).
The participants were mentally and physically healthy, and were not taking fish oil or omega-3 supplements. Thus, the omega-3s in their blood came from ...
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Antioxidant-Rich Diets Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk
Greek study links diets higher in antioxidants to lower blood sugar levels
by Craig Weatherby
The large ATTICA study in Greece has produced a number of important findings over the years.
Four years ago, researchers from the University of Athens linked closer adherence to the ideal Mediterranean diet to lower blood sugar levels in ATTICA study volunteers (Panagiotakos DB et al. 2007).
(The ideal Mediterranean diet is low in processed fare but high in fish, olive oil, fruits, nuts, whole grains, and green vegetables.)
Now, a new analysis of diet and health data from people participating in the ATTICA study indicates that antioxidant-rich plant foods – a major part of the ideal Mediterranean diet – may help deter diabetes (Psaltopoulou T et al. 2010).
What the study found
The Greek team analyzed diet and health data from a random sample of 551 men and 467 women who’d participated in the ATTICA study.
Their dietary habits were estimated using a questionnaire, with participants reporting their daily or weekly average intake of fruits, vegetables, beans, non-alcoholic beverages, chocolate, honey, jam, nuts, rice, pastas and grains and other foods.
The antioxidant capacity of the volunteers’ diets was estimated by based on the known antioxidant capacities of Mediterranean foods.
The participants were divided into three groups:
People’s average blood sugar levels predict their future risk of developing diabetes – with high levels being riskier – so the participants’ blood sugar levels were compared with their self-reported diets.
After controlling for age, gender, body mass index, physical activity, smoking habits and calorie intake, the results linked higher antioxidant intake from foods with lower average blood sugar levels in all three groups (healthy, pre-diabetic, and diabetic).
The scientists noted that the association of higher antioxidant intake with reduced diabetes risk was independent of ...
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Omega-3s Boost Boys’ Brains in MRI Scans
For the first time, brain scans link omega-3 supplements to higher activity in brain areas associated with memory, vision, and motor control
by Craig Weatherby
However, the extent to which children over two can gain an edge by consuming more omega-3s than the average American child needs to be quantified and confirmed in clinical trials.
We’ve related the results of several intriguing studies over the past few years, including these:
Now, a first-ever clinical trial that used “functional” MRI scans found that boys who took omega-3 DHA supplements had more activity in parts of the brain associated with memory, vision, and motor control.
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Omega-3s’ developmental benefits gain European support
That article contains useful links, including a link to our coverage of the landmark ALSPAC clinical trial, which affirmed the widely presumed rewards of above-average fish intake in young children … and found no fish-related risks (Hibbeln JR et al. 2007).
The U.S. FDA approved addition of omega-3 DHA to infant formula several years ago, and more recently, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded that DHA benefits brain and eye development, before and after birth.
The EFSA now recommends that infants aged seven to 24 months consume at least 100mg of DHA per day and suggests that pregnant and lactating women get at least 200mg per day.
However, this is only about half of what some leading researchers recommend for pregnant and lactating women.
Their view is based on the substantial evidence of benefit when pregnant/nursing mothers and children consume fish and omega-3s in abundance … and the lack of evidence of harm in the absence of high mercury levels (Oken E et al. 2008).
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DHA is one of the two omega-3s considered essential to human health, the other being EPA.
Of the two fish-borne omega-3s, DHA is the one considered essential for child brain and vision development, and to eye and brain function throughout life.
In fact, 60 percent of the fat in the human brain is DHA, which is found in and critical to the function of brain cell (neuron) membranes.
Let’s take a closer look at the study and what it might mean.
Cincinnati MRI study links omega-3 DHA to brain activation in boys
While a growing body of evidence links DHA to optimal brain function, it hasn’t been clear whether or how dietary DHA affects activity in the cortex or “grey matter” of the human brain.
(The cerebral cortex plays a key role in memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.)
To bridge this knowledge gap, scientists from the University of Cincinnati recruited 33 health boys aged between eight and 10 for a clinical trial in which they used functional MRI (fMRI) scans to view changes in brain activity.
Functional MRI (fMRI) scans show changes in blood flow in the brain, which occur when brain cells (neurons) become more or less active. Thanks to its safety and its unique capacity to reveal these dynamic changes, fMRI imaging now dominates the science of brain mapping.
The boys were randomly assigned to receive either of two doses of DHA (400 or 1200 mg per day), or placebo capsules, for eight weeks.
The Cincinnati group then scanned the boys’ brains as they played ...
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Vital Recipes
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Wild Salmon Tacos or Burritos
Having a few cans of Wild Alaskan canned salmon in your cupboard ensures that a healthy, hearty, easy meal like this one is just moments away.
Some may prefer to use our skinless-boneless Wild Red™ Sockeye, because Traditional Wild Red™ contains edible skin and soft bones that some may not want in the taco context.
Our Traditional Wild Red™ has about one-fifth more omega-3s, and the bones are so soft they can be easily blended into the salmon with a fork, adding calcium to the mix.
Wild Salmon Tacos or Burritos
This recipe is ready in 10-15 minutes. You can use the same salmon mixture as a filling for burritos or wraps. In that case, place tortillas or wraps in the oven, top with the bean-cheese mixture, and follow the directions from there.
Makes 12 Tacos/6 servings.
2 large cans Wild Red™ canned salmon (7.5 Traditional or 6.35 oz Skinless-Boneless)
1/2 cup fresh salsa (pre-made from the store)
12 taco shells OR 12 small tortillas or wraps
3/4 cup black or refried beans
1/4 cup Cheddar or Pepper Jack cheese
2 cups cabbage or lettuce, shredded
3/4 cup fresh tomato, finely chopped
Cilantro, to taste
Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Mix salmon with salsa and set aside.
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Fill the tacos with beans and cheese and place on one or two sheet pans. Place in oven until warm and cheese is melted (5-8 minutes).
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Remove from oven and divide salmon mixture evenly among the tacos. Add cabbage or lettuce and diced tomatoes. Serve with extra salsa and chopped cilantro, if desired.
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