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Whole Earth & Sea Natural Factors - Whole Earth & Sea Herring Gold 1000mg, 60 sgel

Name: Whole Earth & Sea Natural Factors - Whole Earth & Sea Herring Gold 1000mg, 60 sgel
Brand: Whole Earth & Sea
SKU: natural-factors-whole-earth-sea-herring-gold-1000-mg
Price: 50.48 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Natural Factors Whole Earth & Sea Herring Gold - 1000 mg - A pure food omega-3 that contains fast-absorption phospholipids, DHA, EPA, choline, and astaxanthin that come exclusively from spring-spawning Norwegian herring roe that is sustainably harvested to conserve the marine habitat. Omega-3 fatty acids, including DHA and EPA, support cognitive health and brain function, as well as cardiovascular health. And, phospholipid-bound omega-3 fatty acids seem to have select advantages in how they are absorbed and utilized by the human body. Herring roe oil is richer in DHA and EPA phospholipids than krill oil. And, omega-3s in phospholipid form are more easily absorbed. The softgels are small and easy to swallow and the product has no fish repeat. Sustainably sourced and non-GMO.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $50.48 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Meaningful EPA and DHA: Real doses of the fats most diets fall short on, not a token amount.
Purified for freshness: Distilled to remove heavy metals and keep it fresh, with no fishy aftertaste.
Heart, brain and joints: The essential fats behind how you think, move and recover.

Best suited to: someone who burps up fish oil all morning, a light daily top up alongside eating fish, someone who wants choline with their omega-3.

What the research supports

One softgel gives 230 mg of phospholipid-bound EPA and DHA from herring roe, plus natural choline. The bottle is a two-month supply.

Studies use 1000 to 2000 mg of combined EPA and DHA a day.

Brain and eye (evidence: strong, from randomized controlled trial, observational cohort): DHA is a structural fat built into neural and retinal membranes, and the body needs a steady dietary supply to maintain them. This softgel's 130 mg is a maintenance amount, not a research dose.
Cardiovascular (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial, meta-analysis): Omega-3s help keep blood vessels and heart rhythm steady, the effect trials measure at higher intakes. Benefit shows up at 1000 mg or more of combined EPA and DHA a day, several times what one softgel provides.

Read the literature: Brain and eye on PubMed, Cardiovascular on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

someone who burps up fish oil all morning: Roe phospholipids disperse in the water phase of the stomach instead of floating as an oil layer, which is what causes the repeat.
a light daily top up alongside eating fish: 290 mg of total omega-3 in one small softgel suits someone who already eats fish weekly and wants a floor under it.
someone who wants choline with their omega-3: 40 mg of natural choline rides along because phosphatidylcholine is the carrier molecule itself, not an added ingredient.

Look elsewhere if

anyone aiming for 1 to 2 g of omega-3 a day: a concentrated triglyceride form fish oil giving 600 to 1000 mg of EPA plus DHA per softgel, at a small fraction of the cost per milligram.
vegans and anyone allergic to fish or seafood: an algal oil DHA, which is where the fish get their omega-3 in the first place.

What to expect

Nothing you can feel. Red blood cell omega-3 levels shift over 3 to 4 months of daily use, and at 230 mg a day they shift slowly.

How it compares

Compared with a standard 1000 mg fish oil softgel: Delivers its omega-3 as phospholipids with choline and astaxanthin attached, absorbs without needing a fatty meal, and does not repeat on you. The tradeoff: A plain softgel the same size carries about 300 mg of EPA plus DHA for pennies, so you are paying a steep premium per milligram of omega-3.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: ROMEGA® 30 (herring roe extract) (Clupea harengus), Total omega-3 fatty acids, Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 5 more
Ingredient form: sgel
Strength: 1000 mg
Servings per container: 60
Suggested use: 1 softgel daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISURA
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: Whole Earth & Sea

How to take it

1 softgel daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each softgel contains

ROMEGA® 30 (herring roe extract) (Clupea harengus): 1000 mg
Total omega-3 fatty acids: 290 mg
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): 130 mg
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA): 100 mg
Total phospholipids: 280 mg
DHA phospholipids: 79 mg
EPA phospholipids: 30 mg
Choline (natural): 40 mg
Astaxanthin (natural) (Haematococcus pluvialis) (whole): 560 mcg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Softgel (gelatin, glycerin, purified water), fish oil (anchovy, sardine, and/or mackerel), natural mixed tocopherols.

Free from

Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, corn, egg, shellfish, tree nuts, or GMOs.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May add to the effect of blood-thinning medication. Review with your practitioner if you take anticoagulants.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about Natural Factors - Whole Earth & Sea Herring Gold 1000mg

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.