NOW® Omega 3-6-9 is part of the NOW® Foods product line. This product is advertised to help support cardiovascular health, and while the formula is said to be a source for several types of Omega Fatty Acids, it is particularly rich in Omega-3s. Currently, there are many, many Omega-3 supplements on the market that are advertised to provide regular users with a number of health benefits. We do agree that Omega-3 supplementation can lead to noticeable health improvements, but we also feel it takes a quality formula in order to generate such results.
For this reason, we will take a closer look at this product to determine if it appears capable of living up to its advertised claims and promises.
Ingredients at a Glance
According to the company website, this product contains the following ingredients: Flax Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Canola Oil, Black Currant Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Water and Carob.
In addition, it’s noted online that this formula is free of the following: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Ingredients in Focus
As mentioned, Omega-3 supplements are becoming increasingly popular. This popularity seems to be due to the many studies that indicate that Omega-3 supplementation is linked to a number of health improvements. Not only are these fatty acids a needed part of the daily diet, but they have also been shown to help protect the health of the heart by warding off diseases and improving strength and function. In addition, Omega-3s have also been shown to help and prevent the following conditions: high blood pressure, coronary disease, arthritis, allergies, asthma, anxiety, depression, varicose veins and many other ailments.
The contained Flaxseed Oil provides a vegetarian source of Omega-3s, but, unfortunately, there is a drawback to this ingredient. Supplements that contain a Fish Oil source will also provide consumers access to DHA and EPA Omega-3s, which are only found in seafood—they are not found in Flaxseed Oil. These two fatty acids are both described as healthy nutrients for the brain and heart, and they are thought to be the two most powerful Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Thus, there is thought that Omega-3s derived from a fish source are more powerful than fatty acids taken from Flax Seed and other botanicals and herbs, because they offer such a rich source of both DHA and EPA.
Website
There is no individual product website for this supplement, but it can be found for sale at various online stores. The company website does provide consumers with a detailed product description. However, we do feel this description would be much more informative if the company had taken the time to add consumer reviews and cited research. These two features would indicate to consumers that this formula has been both tested and reviewed to ensure safety and effectiveness. We would also like to note that the company website does not have a checkout function, which does mean that consumers interested in this product will always have to purchase from a third-party retailer.
Positives
• Product can be found at a reduced price
• Product information is posted on company website
Negatives
• Does not contain EPA or DHA
• Consumers cannot purchase supplement directly from company
• Testimonials are not posted on the company site
• Does not appear to come with a money-back guarantee
Final Thoughts
Ultimately, this Omega product may be an attractive option to people who cannot use Fish Oil supplements due to dietary restrictions, such as vegetarians. However, we feel that people who are free to use either type of product should look into products that use Fish Oil sources. This way consumers can get the most out of their supplement and receive the many benefits that are linked to both DHA and EPA. Again, this supplement can be found for sale at various online stores. A singe bottle currently costs just under $30, but there are some online stores that are selling this product at a reduced price.
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