{"product_id":"mega-epa-dha-120-softgels","title":"Mega EPA\/DHA 120 Softgels","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe body needs fatty acids to survive and is able to make all but two of them: linoleic acid (LA), in the omega-6 family, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in the omega-3 family. These two fatty acids must be supplied by the diet and are therefore considered essential fatty acids (EFAs).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOmega-3 fatty acids, found in coldwater fish (and fish oil), perilla and flaxseed oils, are essential elements of a healthy diet. Omega-3 oils contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are usually lacking in the typical Western diet, which is filled with foods containing high amounts of omega-6 fats. EPA and DHA can be synthesized in the body from ALA, but EPA and DHA synthesis may be insufficient under certain conditions and for most people that consume Western diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost Americans and citizens of other Western nations consume far too many omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids and not enough omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. In fact, some Western diets consist of 20 parts of omega-6 to only one part of omega-3. For optimum health, the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids should be between 1:1 and 4:1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudies associate the Mediterranean diet - rich in omega-3 fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids such as that found in olive oil, and antioxidant-rich fruits, vegetables, and herbs - with cardiovascular health and increased life span. Other studies support omega-3’s importance in cardiovascular health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMolecularly distilled MEGA EPA\/DHA contains twice as much EPA and DHA as most commercially available fish oil capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Life Extension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37691504165018,"sku":"LX19371","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/8536\/5658\/products\/life-extension-fish-oils-default-title-mega-epa-dha-120-softgels-22662929023130.jpg?v=1778780759","url":"https:\/\/betterhealthinternational.com\/products\/mega-epa-dha-120-softgels","provider":"Better Health International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}