BIOMEGA III PLUS™
Now comes with a daily boost of
vitamin D and natural lemon oil
to reduce the fishy aftertaste!

BIOMEGA III PLUS™
• Offers purity—virtually free of harmful contaminants
• Contains natural lemon oil that reduces fishy aftertaste
W HY BIOMEGA III PLUS™?
In spite of clear benefits, health authorities have
warned us to limit our intake of certain species of fish
due to concern about potential contaminants. USANA’s
BiOmega III Plus™ is virtually free of contaminants,
which are eliminated through a double-molecular
distillation process that ensures purity. Through this
process, heavy metals, PCBs, pesticides, and organic
residues are effectively eliminated. Also free of transfatty
acids, each capsule contains 2 mg of mixed
natural tocopherols to minimise oxidation of the
omega-3 fatty acids and maintain product quality
during storage. In short, BiOmega III Plus™ is one of
the purest, highest quality products available on the
market today. Supplementation with BiOmega III Plus™
is an excellent way to ensure that your diet includes a
concentrated balance of safe, healthful EPA and DHA
in two convenient capsules per day. And with added
natural lemon oil, it reduces fishy aftertaste.
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6. Bischoff-Ferrari HA, et al. JAMA 2005;293(18):2257–64.
USANA’s BiOmega III Plus™ is produced from cold-water,
deep-sea fish oil and contains a balanced, daily dose
of two important omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentanoic
acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA) in two
convenient capsules per day.
HEALTHY FATS
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are the biosynthetic precursors
of a family of compounds called eicosanoids (prostaglandins,
thromboxins, and leucotriens). These compounds are hormone-like
substances that help retain normal health processes in our bodies.
It is important to maintain an appropriate balance of omega-3 and
omega-6 in the diet as these two substances work together to
promote health.1 Yet despite the clear health benefits associated
with omega-3 fatty acids, dietary surveys indicate that most of
us do not obtain enough omega-3 fatty acids from our diets.2*
In 2002, the American Heart Association issued new guidance
on fish and fish oil consumption,3 because results of large-scale
epidemiological studies and randomised controlled studies showed
that omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil support cardiovascular health.

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
It is important that women of childbearing age who are pregnant
or may become pregnant get proper nutrition to ensure the best
possible development for their baby, including getting sufficient
amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. DHA is one of the dominant
fats in the nerve cells of fetal and infant brains, and research is
beginning to suggest that omega-3 fatty acids are critical to the
development of the brain before birth and during early childhood.4
Most commercially prepared infant formulas are now fortified with
DHA to support health and nervous system development.5*
VITAMIN D
Experts now widely believe that a majority of people are not
getting enough vitamin D, which has been shown to have many
health benefits, such as supporting bone health6.

Frequently
Asked Questions

QHow is the new BIOMEGA different?
A BIOMEGA now contains 100 IU of vitamin D per
capsule. It also contains lemon oil to help reduce
the fishy aftertaste that some people may find
objectionable.

QWhy was vitamin D added to BIOMEGA?
A Vitamin D is found in certain foods and can be made in
the body from exposure to sunlight. Varying amounts of sun
exposure, the regular use of sun block, and dietary choices
all influence vitamin D levels. Experts now widely believe
that most people are not getting enough vitamin D, which
has been shown to have many health benefits. In addition,
it is not found naturally in significant amounts in fish oil or
fish oil products. Both omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D are
essential to the diet and fish oil is an ideal delivery medium
for vitamin D, because the latter is fat soluble.

QIS BIOMEGA free from heavy metals and other
contaminants?
A BIOMEGA provides essential fats from ultra purified fish oil.
This purification process, called high vacuum molecular distillation,
removes heavy metals, organic contaminants, and pesticides. And
it is distilled twice for even greater purity. BIOMEGA is also free of
trans-fatty acids.

QWhat is the source of fish in the BIOMEGA?
A USANA’s BIOMEGA is made from deep-sea cold water
fish that could include salmon, tuna, herring, mackerel and/
or anchovies.

QCan children take BIOMEGA?
A Like most of USANA’s Optimisers, BIOMEGA is generally not
recommended for children under the age of 18. It is important
to realise that children have different nutritional needs than
adults. And while these products may be useful for children
under certain circumstances, the recommendation for use
should come from a physician or other healthcare provider. In
addition, the BIOMEGA gel caps are quite large making them
difficult for many children to swallow.

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QCan I take BIOMEGA during pregnancy?
A Research has shown that essential fatty acids are
important for the developing baby, and many women simply
don’t get enough. During pregnancy, including omega-3
fatty acids in your diet is important for your baby’s normal
brain, eye and vision development, especially during the last
trimester. Therefore, it may be beneficial to supplement with
BIOMEGA during pregnancy.

QWhat are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
A Our bodies can produce most fatty acids
from the food that we eat. However, there are
two fatty acids, called essential fatty acids that
we cannot produce and must be obtained from
dietary sources. These two acids are Linoleic
Acid (LA) an omega-6 fatty acid, and alphalinolenic
acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid.
ALA, EPA and DHA are the main members of
the omega-3 family of fatty acids. ALA is the
starting material for the biosynthesis of EPA and
DHA, two important polyunsaturated fatty acids
found in fish. These fats are also converted in
our bodies into compounds and hormone-like
substances that influence a large number of
metabolic processes.
DHA is an important fat in the nerve cells
of fetal and infant brains. DHA is also an
important structural component of the retina
and is therefore essential for eye development
and growth. Some health authorities have even
recommended fortifying commercially prepared
infant formulas with DHA to support health and
nervous system development.

QCan I take BIOMEGA if I have an allergy to fish?
A If you have an allergy to fatty fish such as salmon, it would
be best to avoid the BIOMEGA. However, if your allergy is
specifically to shellfish (shrimp, crab or lobster), the BIOMEGA
should not be a problem since it does not contain shellfish.

QDoes BIOMEGA contain trans-fat?
A No. BIOMEGA is free from trans-fatty acids. Moreover,
each capsule contains 2 mg of mixed natural tocopherols to
minimise the oxidation of the omega-3 fatty acids and
maintain product quality during storage.

QDoes BIOMEGA contain vitamin A?
A No, BIOMEGA does not contain vitamin A. Unless it is
added by the manufacturer, only fish oil supplements made
from the liver of the fish, such as cod liver oil, contain
vitamin A.

QHow do I eliminate the fishy aftertaste
associated with fish oil supplements?
A The vast majority of individuals who take BIOMEGA do
not have negative experiences with it. However, BIOMEGA
now contains lemon oil to help reduce the fishy aftertaste
that some people may find objectionable. We also
recommend that you take BIOMEGA with a meal.

QDoes the new BIOMEGA still contain the high
concentration of DHA and EPA as before?
A Yes, each capsule of BIOMEGA typically contains twice the
amount of DHA and EPA, when compared to the previous
formula of Biomega.

QWhy was Vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols)
removed from the new BIOMEGA?
A A small amount of mixed tocopherols is generally used
as a processing aid to stabilise the fish oil, and continues
to be used in the new BIOMEGA. However, as this amount
is insignificant in giving any health benefit, and USANA
cannot guarantee the exact potency in every capsule,
we have decided to remove it from the Active Ingredient
listing.

QWhy does BIOMEGA contain lemon oil?
A Many people do not like the “fishy” after-taste that
is often associated with fish oil supplements – and are
particularly embarrassed by “burp back’s”. Natural lemon
oil practically eliminates this “fishy” problem, and may help
encourage more people to take BIOMEGA, and increases
the compliance rate of those who are on the supplement.