Historical Perspective

The Discovery of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)

Because EFA are essential for life and health, it is almost certain that the essential fatty acids (EFA) such as Omega-3, were here before mankind appeared on the planet. However, the discovery of essential fatty acids was delayed until the twentieth century, because there was no simple way to measure them. Extensive study of EFA did not occur until thin-layer chromatography was first applied to lipids at the University of Minnesota in the 1970s.*

A New Interest

In addition to the early pioneering research on essential fatty acids, increased interest in Omega-3 was generated by a study of the reasons why the Inuit people of Greenland were able to maintain healthy hearts and cardiovascular systems despite a diet that was rich in fat. The study revealed that although the Inuits’ diet was rich in fat from fish and sea mammals, it was also rich in marine Omega-3 fatty acids. Worldwide interest in Omega-3 grew with important research conducted by Sune K. Bergstrom, Bengti Samuelsson and Sir John R. Vane which earned them the 1982 Nobel Prize for their discoveries concerning prostaglandins and related biologically active substances. From this point the interest in Omega-3 has continued to grow with numerous studies on wide-ranging areas of health.*

Omega-3: The Lost Nutrient.

Today researchers estimate that around 80% of the sources of Omega-3 have disappeared from the food sources that make up our western diet. This means that unlike our Paleolithic ancestors whose diet was comprised of both the essential Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, in the right amounts, Omega-3 has rapidly become "the lost nutrient" in our diet. What was once a healthy balance of Omega-6 to Omega-3 in the human diet has become woefully out of balance. Although Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fresh cold-water fish such as mackerel, salmon and sardines, much of our foods have become laden with unhealthful "trans fats" by hydrogenation. To add to the problem, during the last ten to fifteen years, America decided to go "fat free"-- in spite of the fact that thousands of studies suggest the importance of essential fatty acids in the diet. Coromega has been developed to support our Western diet, which is increasingly becoming stripped of essential Omega-3 fatty acids. It is a great way for our minds and bodies to get back the lost nutrient.

Coromega Delivers The Omega-3.

Coromega is an advanced Omega-3 essential fatty acids formula that delivers 650 mg of Omega-3, (similar to one small serving of salmon) including 350 mg of EPA and 230 mg of DHA, as well as Vitamins C & E in each daily dose squeeze-pak. In addition to being a pleasure to take, Coromega’s delivery system ensures nutrient absorption.