QA
Question:
- Is TINE’s oil traceable?
- From which type of fish is the oil sourced?
- Polyunsaturated fat, such as EPA and DHA, are exposed to oxidation (rancidity). Can the substances created by oxidation be harmful to the health?
- From what part of their diet do Norwegians get long-chained Omega-3?
- Is the oil from TINE better than other oils?
- What will happen if I do not consume any EPA and DHA at all? Vegetarians do without, don’t they?
- Who are most likely to have a lower level of the long-chained Omega-3 fatty acids in their diets?
- How do I know whether I consume a satisfactory amount of the long-chained Omega-3 fatty acids through my diet?
- I have heard that harmful environmental toxins can be stored in the fish fat. How can I be certain that I do not consume any of this through the Omega-3-added food products?
- What is the usual dosage of EPA and DHA in the Omega-3-added food products?
- Can those who are allergic to fish eat TINE’s Omega-3-added food products?
- Can Omega-3-added food products replace cod liver oil and a diet containing oily fish?
- Can I consume too much Omega-3, EPA or DHA?
- Does everybody benefit from supplements of the Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA?
- Is there a difference between Omega-3 from plants and Omega-3 from fish?
- Do we need EPA and DHA?
- What functions do EPA and DHA have in the body?
- What sources do EPA and DHA come from?
- How much Omega-3 do I need?
- Why does one talk about “a balance between Omega-3 and Omega-6”?
- How do the marine Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA affect cardiac health?
- What is EPA and DHA (marine Omega-3)?
- What is Omega-3?
Answer:
EPA and DHA have a positive effect, amongst other things by:
- Contributing to increased elasticity in blood veins
- Helping the heart muscle to work the way it should
- Reducing inflammatory reactions which increase the risk of arteriosclerosis
- Helping to normalize high blood pressure
- Contributing to an improved fat composition in the blood (blood lipids)
An intake of at least 500 mg per day is recommended by ISSFAL (the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids) to protect against cardiovascular disease1.
1 Recommendation from ISSFAL – International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (www.issfal.org.uk)
- Applications
- Low oxidation Omega 3
- Omega 3 Emulsion containing healthy Omega 3
- Omega 3 applications are many with the expertise from TINE
- Omega 3 bread – a vehicle for EPA and DHA
- Omega 3 fish
- Omega 3 fruit juice
- Omega 3 fruit preparation
- Omega 3 mayonnaise
- Omega 3 meat
- Omega 3 milk
- Omega 3 pilot bakery
- Omega 3 research at TINE
- Omega 3 smoothie
- Omega 3 yoghurt
- Ready meal with added Omega 3
- Know-how
- EPA and DHA – healthy ingredients from TINE EPADHA
- EPA and DHA – foundation for healthier living
- Productinfo
- EPA and DHA – healthy ingredients from TINE EPADHA
- Marine oils with Omega 3
- Omega 3 ingredient
- Omega 3 competence – the art of nutritional supplements
- EPA and DHA – foundation for healthier living