CanPrev Omega-Pro Balance 1:1 - Delicious Goji Lemon (150 mL)

CanPrev Omega-Pro Balance 1:1 is a goji lemon fish oil with EPA and DHA in near-equal amounts, sold in a 150 mL bottle of 30 adult servings. Source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health. Each 5 mL teaspoon holds 4,382 mg of fish oil from anchovies, sardines and mackerel.

What CanPrev 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 each teaspoon

One teaspoon delivers 2,804 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids. Of that, 1,293 mg is EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and 1,227 mg is DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), so the pair adds up to 2,520 mg in close to a one-to-one split.

The oil comes from small wild fish in three families: anchovies, sardines and mackerel. CanPrev states the omega-3s stay in their natural triglyceride form and that the oil is IFOS certified.

Goji fruit and lemonade flavours give the taste, with monk fruit extract for sweetness. Ascorbyl palmitate (a fat-soluble form of vitamin C), mixed tocopherols from soy, rosemary leaf extract and green tea extract are added to keep the oil fresh, and sunflower oil makes up the base. CanPrev lists no gluten, dairy, yeast or wheat, and no artificial sugars, colours, flavours or preservatives. It does contain fish and soy.

How it compares with CanPrev's other fish oils

Vitasave carries several CanPrev fish oils. Omega-Pro High DHA 1:5 comes in a 200 mL bottle and, as the name says, is weighted toward DHA. Omega Twist is sold in 225 mL and 450 mL fruit-flavoured bottles. Omega-Pro Balance 1:1 is the liquid to pick for EPA and DHA in roughly equal parts.

How to take it

Adults 19 and over take 1 teaspoon a day. Children and teens from 1 to 18 years take half a teaspoon a day. Refrigerate after opening; CanPrev says the oil stays at peak freshness for 30 days once open.

Allergens: soy, fish. Keep out of reach of children. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.

Who it suits

Adults and families who would rather take a spoonful of oil than several softgels, and who want EPA and DHA side by side in similar amounts. It is not vegan, since the oil comes from fish.

CanPrev Omega-Pro Balance 1:1 FAQ

How much EPA and DHA is in a teaspoon?

1,293 mg of EPA and 1,227 mg of DHA, 2,520 mg combined, out of 2,804 mg of total omega-3s.

What does 1:1 mean?

It is the ratio of EPA to DHA. The two are present in close to equal amounts.

How long does a bottle last?

The 150 mL bottle holds 30 teaspoons. That is 30 days for an adult, or 60 days at the half-teaspoon dose for children.

Which fish is the oil from?

Anchovies, sardines and mackerel, all small wild-caught fish.

Can children take it?

Yes, from age 1. Children and teens up to 18 take half a teaspoon a day.

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