Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), one of the omega-3 essential fatty acids is a major structural lipid of retinal photoreceptor outer segment membranes.

Omega-3 is linked to a reduced risk of macular degeneration, one of the world’s leading causes of permanent eye damage and blindness.

A peer reviewed study published in the Journal of Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science showed that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), one of the omega-3 essential fatty acids, prevented age-related vision loss in lab tests.

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The association between chronic inflammation and chronic disease is widely recognised. Chronic inflammation progresses silently. Most people don't realise they have chronic inflammation until the symptoms of an adverse health issue become apparent. 

The good news? There are simple things you can do to lower inflammation in your body and reduce your risk of developing the many diseases and adverse health conditions that accompany it and one of them includes taking a good quality Omega-3 supplement. 

Omega-3 fatty acids play a role in regulating the body's inflammatory process and might help regulate pain from inflammation.

They have been known to have potent anti-inflammatory actions in various inflammatory diseases, including psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis. 

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Dyerberg, J., Bang, H.O., Stoffersen, E., Moncada, S. and Vane, J.R. (1978). EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID AND PREVENTION OF THROMBOSIS AND ATHEROSCLEROSIS? The Lancet, [online] 312(8081), pp.117–119. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(78)91505-2.

Siscovick, D.S., Barringer, T.A., Fretts, A.M., Wu, J.H.Y., Lichtenstein, A.H., Costello, R.B., Kris-Etherton, P.M., Jacobson, T.A., Engler, M.B., Alger, H.M., Appel, L.J. and Mozaffarian, D. (2017). Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Fish Oil) Supplementation and the Prevention of Clinical Cardiovascular Disease. Circulation, 135(15). doi:10.1161/cir.0000000000000482.

Horrobin, D.F. (1987). Low prevalences of coronary heart disease (CHD), psoriasis, asthma and rheumatoid arthritis in Eskimos: Are they caused by high dietary intake of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a genetic variation of essential fatty acid (EFA) metabolism or a combination of both? Medical Hypotheses, 22(4), pp.421–428. doi:10.1016/0306-9877(87)90037-5.

Li, K., Huang, T., Zheng, J., Wu, K. and Li, D. (2014). Effect of marine-derived n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on C-reactive protein, interleukin 6 and tumor necrosis factor α: a meta-analysis. PloS One, [online] 9(2), p.e88103. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0088103.

Just like a high quality multivitamin and mineral support, a top-quality fish oil should also be at the core of everyone’s supplement regime. With over 8500 clinical trials and peer reviewed published articles to back it up, a top quality fish oil is crucial for issues related to inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acids are needed for every single cell in the body to function normally - and they have a particular importance for the skin, brain, heart, blood sugar metabolism and nervous system.

The only way to obtain omega-3 fatty acids is through diet or supplementation because the body doesn't produce them. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are two essential sources of Omega-3 fatty acids that are found in oily fish such as wild salmon, sardines and trout. However, most people do not consume these in the amounts required (4-5x a week) to obtain adequate levels of Omega-3 needed. And sadly, with fish also comes the risk of heavy metals and toxins. 

Therefore, taking a fish oil supplement such as Life & Soul Daily Capsules is an excellent way to ensure a good balance of these important essential fatty acids that support a healthy heart and blood vessels, brain and nerve function, muscles, bone and joint health, mood, and much more.

Not all Omega-3 supplements are made equally and unlike others in the market, Bare Biology is the only company that publishes full test results (certificate of analysis) for every single batch. They are also the only UK company certified by the International Fish Oil Standards programme, an independent laboratory that tests every single batch of the oils. You can therefore rest assured that you will be consuming the world’s highest standards for purity, potency and freshness.