CanPrev Omega-Pro Balance 1:1 (200 mL)

CanPrev Omega-Pro Balance 1:1 is a 200 mL liquid fish oil with close to equal amounts of EPA and DHA: 1300 mg of EPA and 1250 mg of DHA in each 5 mL teaspoon, from 4400 mg of fish oil. It has a goji and lemon flavour and gives 40 adult servings per bottle. Source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health.

What Omega-Pro Balance 1:1 is licensed for

It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80093864. The licence also lists:

• Source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for the maintenance of good health.
• Helps support cognitive health and brain function.
• Helps support healthy development of brain, eyes and nerves in children up to 12 years of age.

What is in it

Each teaspoon (5 mL) contains 4400 mg of fish oil from anchovies, sardines and mackerels, giving 2820 mg of omega-3 fatty acids. Of that, 1300 mg is EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and 1250 mg is DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), for 2550 mg of EPA plus DHA. The oil is in native triglyceride form, the form in which the fats occur in the fish. CanPrev states that the oil comes from small, wild-caught deep-sea fish and that it is IFOS certified.

The oil is kept fresh with ascorbyl palmitate (a fat-soluble form of vitamin C), mixed tocopherols, green tea extract and rosemary leaf extract. The taste comes from natural goji fruit and lemonade flavour, with monk fruit extract as the sweetener. It belongs to the CanPrev Pro Essentials line.

How it compares

CanPrev makes its Omega-Pro liquid in more than one ratio. Omega-Pro High DHA 1:5 leans heavily toward DHA, while Balance 1:1 keeps EPA and DHA nearly even, which makes it the all-round choice of the two. For people who would rather swallow a capsule, CanPrev also makes Omega-Pro softgels. The liquid puts 2550 mg of EPA plus DHA into one flavoured teaspoon.

How to take it

Adults take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) a day. Children and adolescents aged 1 to 18 take 1/2 teaspoon a day. Refrigerate the bottle after opening; the label notes it keeps its peak freshness for thirty days once open. As with any natural health product, consult a healthcare practitioner on its use. Do not use if the seal is broken, and keep it out of reach of children. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.

Who it suits

It suits adults who want EPA and DHA in similar amounts from one daily spoonful, and families who share a bottle, since children from age 1 take half a teaspoon. It is a good fit for anyone who finds softgels hard to swallow. It is made from anchovies, sardines and mackerels, so it is not for people who avoid fish.

CanPrev Omega-Pro Balance 1:1 FAQ

What does 1:1 mean?

EPA and DHA come in near-equal amounts: 1300 mg of EPA and 1250 mg of DHA per teaspoon.

What does it taste like?

It is flavoured with natural goji fruit and lemonade flavour and sweetened with monk fruit extract.

How long does a bottle last?

At 1 teaspoon a day, the 200 mL bottle gives 40 adult servings. At the children's half teaspoon it gives 80.

Can children take it?

Yes. Children and adolescents aged 1 to 18 take 1/2 teaspoon a day.

Does it need to go in the fridge?

Yes, once opened. The label says it keeps its peak freshness for thirty days after opening.

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