Source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) for the maintenance of good health
Source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for the maintenance of good health
Helps support/maintain eye health/function
Helps support/maintain visual health/function
Source of docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) for the maintenance of good health
Source of gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) for the maintenance of good health
The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g. Helps reduce triglycerides and maintain cardiovascular health)
The terms ‘Helps’ or ‘Helps to’ can be used interchangeably on the label
The following potency information is considered as additional information and can be included on the label: XX% or mg total omega-3 (or omega-6) fatty acids
A use or purpose statement is only acceptable if at least one medicinal ingredient/potency constituent associated with that statement is present at a dose at or above the minimum daily dose listed in Tables 2 and 3
Medicinal ingredients which do not meet the minimum daily dose for a use or purpose statement will be considered as acceptable complementary medicinal ingredients in product formulations
All medicinal ingredients included in this monograph may be combined with the following restrictions: The combined maximum daily dose of oils in a product must not exceed 15.0 g per day . Maximum daily doses for individual medicinal ingredient as per Table 2 apply. The combined maximum daily dose of EPA+DHA in a single product must not exceed 5,000 mg for 18 years and older per day
The combined maximum daily dose of oils in a product must not exceed 15.0 g per day . Maximum daily doses for individual medicinal ingredient as per Table 2 apply
The combined maximum daily dose of EPA+DHA in a single product must not exceed 5,000 mg for 18 years and older per day
Cautions & Contraindications
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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have psychological disorders such as anxiety or depression.
contraindicationNo statements required.
adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs (HC 2017).