Omega Power

Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid that the modern diet tends to lack. It provides key building blocks for your brain and cell membranes, especially in your nervous system. When omega-3 is in the right balance with omega-6, it promotes a balanced inflammatory response. 

In our practice, we’ve found that correcting low omega-3 to omega-6 ratios tends to help with brain and mental health, heart health, inflammation, joint health, and more.

Throughout nearly 2 decades of practice, we’ve consistently observed that whole food supplements provide better long-term results than isolated nutrients. Similarly, studies have found that while fish consumption is associated with lower cardiovascular risk, there is no evidence that pure omega-3 supplements prevent heart attacks or stroke. This is why we formulate a Dr. Eric Snow Omega 3 Power to be a whole-food-based fish oil supplement. 

Studies show that correcting low omega-3 helps with:

• Brain health and cognitive function
• Mood and mental health
• Cardiovascular health
• Eye health
• Promoting a balanced inflammatory response
• Supporting joint and bone health
• Circulation
• Overall wellbeing 

About

Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid that’s crucial for many aspects of health. Yet, the modern diet tends to be extremely high in omega-6 and insufficient in omega-3 fats. The imbalanced fatty acid intake drives many modern chronic ailments, such as poor brain health, eye problems, mood issues, cardiovascular risk, joint problems, metabolic issues, and more.

Our fish oil is cold purified and clay filtered at cold temperature to protect the fragile omega-3 fats. 

As doctors who routinely use supplements as first-line therapy for very sick patients, we have very high standards for purity, effectiveness, and potency. This is why we never use any solvents. Every batch is tested by a third party lab to ensure that it’s free of harmful contaminants and heavy metals. We also use a bottle that protects the fish oil from UV damage.

Why whole fish oil rather than purified?

Although it’s important to correct an omega-3 deficiency, supplementation of purified fish oil doesn’t seem to deliver heart health benefits. Interestingly, people who eat fish at least twice a week have a lower risk of death from heart disease. This suggests that our bodies can better assimilate and benefit from omega-3 fats from whole food sources. 

In our clinical experience, we’ve also observed better long-term results from whole food supplements than from isolated nutrients. So, we formulate Dr. Eric Snow Omega 3 Power as a whole fish oil rather than purified omega-3 oil for heart, brain, and joint health. 

Benefits

Omega-3 fatty acids are important building blocks for your cell membranes, especially in the brain. They also help balance the body’s inflammatory responses. Given that many people nowadays are not getting enough omega-3 fatty acids from food, consuming more or supplementing with omega-3 has the following benefits.

Supports brain health and improves cognitive function

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for cognitive functions in many different ways.

First, DHA forms an important part of the membranes of your brain cells. Your brain cells (neurons) rely heavily on their membranes for the nerve signals to move along and between them. Also, omega-3 fatty acids in your mitochondria support healthy energy production in your brain.

Healthy omega-3 fat intake also preserves blood flow to the brain, promotes a balanced inflammatory response, and protects the brain from oxidative stress. It improves a protein that enhances nerve growth called brain-derived neurotrophic factor. 

These are all the different ways omega-3 fats can improve cognitive function. This explains why many people find that omega-3 fish oil helps with their cognition, focus, and mood during the first few weeks of introducing the supplement. 

Helps improve mood

Omega-3 fatty acids may improve mood by:

• Improving the efficiency of communications between neurons

• Supporting healthy neurotransmitter balance, especially of dopamine and serotonin, the motivation and happiness neurotransmitters, respectively.
• Promoting a balanced inflammatory response
• Enhancing BDNF levels
• Preserving healthy brain blood flow
• Supporting healthy energy production in the brain
• Improving the overall composition of the gut flora, which influences mood through the gut-brain axis

Supports eye health

DHA is a building block of the retina, the patch of cells in the back of your eyeballs that detect light and convert it into nerve signals to your brain. This process allows you to see. Like other neurons, the retinal rod and cone cells rely on healthy cell membranes to transmit nerve signals. Therefore, a DHA deficiency can contribute to vision problems. 

The eyes are also sensitive to poor circulation and oxidative stress, which explains why eye health tends to decline with age. Omega-3 fatty acids support healthy circulation and protect the eyes from oxidative stress. 

Taking omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) supplements may reduce the risk of developing age-related vision problems. 

Supports heart health

Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for both heart and blood vessel health by:

• Promoting healthy blood triglyceride levels 
• Promoting healthy blood pressure 
• Promoting healthy levels of HDL (good) cholesterol 
• Thinning the blood and reducing blood clotting
• Supporting a balanced inflammatory response 

There is no evidence that fish oil protects against heart attacks, stroke, or deaths from cardiovascular conditions, however. In our office, we typically recommend comprehensive treatment plans that involve nutrition therapy, exercise, and other lifestyle modifications in addition to fish oil.

Supports joint and bone health

Omega-3 supplements may help support a balanced inflammatory response, especially in the aging population. They also seem to protect cartilage and ease joint discomfort. Therefore, supporting healthy omega-3 levels can support joint and bone health.

Assists muscle growth and athletic performance

Omega-3 fatty acids are important components of cell membranes in muscles and nerves that control muscle contractions. Your muscle mitochondria also need enough EPA and DHA to efficiently produce energy. Healthy omega-3 intake seems to boost muscle protein synthesis and reduce muscle breakdown, especially in older adults. It also reduces post-exercise muscle soreness. This makes it helpful for bodybuilding and other athletic goals. 

Among the elderly, over 2 grams of omega-3 fatty acid intake may help preserve muscle mass and physical functions.

FAQ

Who is Dr. Eric Snow Omega 3 Power for?

Dr. Eric Snow Omega 3 Power is a whole-food-based omega-3 fish oil supplement. It’s generally safe for the majority of people, including both adults and children who can swallow soft gel capsules. Be sure to consult your doctors before introducing any supplements, especially if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medications, or preparing for surgery.

Dr. Eric Snow Omega-3 Power health benefits may include:

• Improving metabolic and cardiovascular health
• Boosting mood and brain functions
• Improving blood flow and circulation
• Supporting a healthy gut flora
• Balancing inflammatory response
• Supporting eye health
• Supporting muscle growth and maintenance
• Supporting healthy aging and mobility

How much omega-3 fatty acids should I take?

The recommended dosage for Dr. Eric Snow Omega 3 Power is 3 grams per day or three capsules. Some people may experience greater benefits by taking a higher dose to correct a deficiency initially before stepping down to a maintenance dose. 

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) advises that the omega-3 daily dosage (EPA and DHA) should not exceed 5 g/day. This includes omega-3 from foods and dietary supplements. The omega-3 side effects are usually mild and include:

• Bad breath
• Nausea
• Heartburn
• Smelly sweat
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Stomach discomfort
• An unpleasant taste in your mouth
• Bruising or bleeding easily

When and how should I take Dr. Eric Snow Omega-3 Power?

Omega 3 Power can be taken any time of the day. You can take 3 capsules daily in the morning or at night with food, ideally with a meal that contains other fats. 

Can omega-3 fatty acids interact with other dietary supplements or medicines?

Omega-3 fatty acids supplements may interact with some medications. These include:

• Anticoagulants such as heparin and warfarin
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen
• Blood pressure medications, herbs, and supplements
• Contraceptive medications
• Medications that inhibit fat absorption such as Orlistat

Therefore, you should consult a doctor if you are taking medications or receiving any medical treatments. Your doctor may advise you to stop taking fish oil before a surgery.

What are the contraindications for Dr. Eric Snow Omega-3 Power?

You may want to avoid taking Omega-3 Power if you:

• Are taking a medication or supplements that contraindicate with omega-3 fish oil
• Are allergic to fish or any other ingredients
• Are easily bruised 
• Have a bleeding disorder