Question 1

Can anybody find the mg content of the dha/epa, etc list on their bottle? the display shows all sides but this one, pretty stupid. thx

Accepted Answer

Dear Peter,EPA & DHA are long-chain fatty acids that are only found in marine sourced oils such as fish oil. As this is a plant source of omega-3, -6 & -9 there is no EPA or DHA in the product.   What makes Echiomega unique is that it contains a high amount of the omega-3 fatty acid SDA which is the direct precursor to EPA and raises cell levels more efficiently than oils (such as flaxseed oil) that only contain the short chain omega-3 fatty acid ALA.  Echiomega offers a nutrient profile that is superior to other plant oils because it offers many similar health benefits as fish oil.  Thus Echiomega is vegetarian/vegan oil and appropriate for those who cannot, or chose not to consume fish or fish oil products.  Best wishes Dr Nina Bailey

Question 2

What is the ratio of omega 3 to omega 6 in these capsules?

Accepted Answer

Many thanks for your query.  Echiomega is a natural oil with a natural omega-3 to omega-6 ratio of 1:1.8.  To give you details of the composition of the oil, each gram of Echiomega (2 capsules) provides 496mg omega-3 (of which 325mg is ALA and 144mg SDA), 259mg omega-6 (of which 146mg is LA and 112mg is GLA), and 149mg omega-9 (as oleic acid). 
This unique combination of omega-3, -6 & 9 makes Echiomega a great oil for everyday supplementation.
Best wishes
Dr. Nina Bailey

Question 3

Is echium seed oil available as a liquid? (I do not want the capsule, because of the ingredients.)

Accepted Answer

Many thanks for your query.  We are currently the only UK source of echium seed oil supplements and (as with all our products) we encapsulate the oil and use protective blister packaging to protect it against oxidation.  If we did not encapsulate the oil, our Echiomega product would need to be refrigerated after opening and, because the oil starts to degrade upon exposure to air, would need to be consumed within a few weeks.  
Best wishes Dr. Nina Bailey

Question 4

Is the product PA-free?

Accepted Answer

Many thanks for your question.  I would firstly l would like to assure you that our Echium seed oil is free of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs). While these naturally occurring substances are present in the seeds of certain species of plants cultivated for their omega-6/omega-3 oil (e.g. Echium and borage), they are extracted during the refining process and so will not be present in the final oil.

Best wishes,

Nina Bailey BSc Hons, MSc, PhD, RNutr
Nutrition Scientist
Registered Nutritionist (UKVRN 6624)

ASIN	B003Y3XE9E
ASIN	B003Y3XE9E
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#184,837 in Health ( See Top 100 in Health ) #82 in Omega 3-6-9 Nutritional Supplements
Brand Name	Igennus
Color	red
Container Type	Box
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (181)
Customer reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (181)
Diet Type	Vegan
Dosage Form	Capsule
Flavor	Vegetarian
Global Trade Identification Number	00784922652423
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Dimensions	50 x 80 x 104 millimeters
Item Form	Capsule
Item Weight	500 Milligrams
Item model number	51
Manufacturer	Igennus
Manufacturer	Igennus
Manufacturer Part Number	51
Material Features	Kosher Certified, Plant Based, Vegan, Vegetarian
Material Type Free	en_AE
Model Name	Igennus Healthcare Nutrition Echiomega vegetarian & vegan omega-3-6-9 capsules
Model Number	51
Number of Items	1
Primary Supplement Type	Echium Seed Oil
Product Benefits	Brain Health Support
Product Dimensions	5 x 8 x 10.4 cm; 0.5 g
Special Ingredients	Fish Oil
Specific Uses For Product	Laboratory
UPC	784922652423
Unit Count	60 Count

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