SEAL OIL HAS DPA

As seals are mammals like us, they use their metabolic and digestive systems to filter out the many natural impurities found in fish. The "bio-filtering" provides an essential component not found in most fish oils and naturally enriches the omega 3 content and adds an essential element not found in most fish oils: DPA. Seal oils therefore supply a naturally purified and high quality source of omega 3.

DPA is found naturally in the human body at birth. We know that DPA is found in substantial quantities in mother's milk. DPA is considered essential for proper growth and development of the newly born. A recent Japanese study also indicates that one of DPA's major functions is to help the body keep the veins and arteries soft and supple, thus helping to prevent the circulatory problems that often lead to the diseases of the heart, stroke, and the pain of diabetes.

Dr. Fereidoon Shahidi of Memorial University of Newfoundland, a world renowned scientist on seal product development, provides the following explanation:

"In comparing seal oil with fish oils, assimilation of seal oil into the body is more efficient than fish oils. EPA, DHA and DPA in seal oil are located primarily in the terminal positions of the triglyceride molecules (as in humans) while they are preferentially present in the middle position of triglycerides in fish oils. The difference in the location of the omega 3 PUFA is a major reason for the superior effect of seal oils compared to fish oils in disease prevention and potential health benefits."