Now Foods Red Omega (Red Yeast Rice) Softgels, 90-Count

Red Yeast Rice (RYR) is the natural product of the fermentation of rice with Red Yeast (Monascus purpureus). For centuries, RYR has been used as a flavoring and coloring agent in Asian cuisine, and has been valued by traditional Asian herbalists as well. NOW^® Red Omega™ is carefully produced to avoid the presence of citrinin, an unwanted by-product of RYR fermentation process. This product is further enhanced with the addition of CoQ10 and Omega-3 Fish Oil to support healthy cardiovascular function.*

Now Foods Omega-3 is the best fish oil supplement with a reasonable price. Fish oil is the oil extracted from fatty fish such as anchovy, mackerel, herring, tuna, salmon, etc. Fish oil contains 30% of Omega-3 fatty acids and 70% of other fats. Fish oil is more easily converted and utilized by the human body than plant-derived Omega-3 (for example, only 5-15% of ALA in flaxseed oil can be converted into DHA+EPA in the human body). Although fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, the fish themselves cannot produce omega-3s. They are concentrated in the body of the fish through a bio-concentration effect from the plankton in their diet from algae.

Two of the most important nutrients in Omega-3 are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are the most well-documented in fish oil element.

Fish oil is the oil extracted from fatty fish. It is better absorbed when eaten with the fat in food. Therefore, fish oil is recommended to be eaten with or after meals. Food will help increase the absorption of fish oil in the human body. If you are taking drugs, it is recommended to consult your doctor and pharmacist before eating to avoid interaction between fish oil and drugs and affect their absorption.

1. Maintain Heart Health
Fish oil supplements can reduce the risks associated with heart disease. Studies have shown that people who eat a lot of fish have a much lower risk of heart disease than those who eat less fish. Several risk factors, including heart disease, can be reduced by consuming fish or fish oil, including:

1. Regulates Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels: It raises levels of the “good cholesterol” HDL and reduces triglycerides by approximately 15-30%.
2. Regulates blood pressure: Even in small doses, it helps lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure.
3. Plaque Prevention: It prevents the plaques that cause arteriosclerosis, and makes those already present more stable and safer.
4. Fatal Arrhythmia: In at-risk populations, it may reduce fatal arrhythmia events.

2. Treat Mental Illness
Fish oil supplements may improve symptoms of some psychiatric disorders, an effect that may be the result of increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids. Our brain is made up of nearly 60% fat, most of which are omega-3 fatty acids, so omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for normal brain function.

3. Help Lose Weight
Fish oil supplements can help reduce waistline, and when combined with diet or exercise, can help with weight loss. Fish oil supplements may improve body composition and heart disease risk factors in obese patients.

4. Support eye health
Some studies have shown that Omega-3 supplementation is beneficial for the symptoms of dry eye syndrome, and continued supplementation of its supplements can reduce the symptoms of dry eye syndrome, and reduce damage to the eye surface by increasing tear film breakup time and reducing tear osmotic pressure. Another study shows that Omega-3 fatty acids combined with other nutrients show positive effects on age-related macular degeneration.

5. Relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
Fish oil is anti-inflammatory and can help reduce symptoms of inflammatory diseases, especially rheumatoid arthritis. Because fish oil has anti-inflammatory properties, it may help treat chronic inflammation. In stressed and obese patients, fish oil can reduce the production and gene expression of inflammatory molecules called cytokines. In addition, fish oil supplements can significantly reduce joint pain, stiffness, and medication needs in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

6. Maintain skin health
Aging or sun exposure can damage skin. Fish oil supplements may help maintain healthy skin. There are many skin conditions that may benefit from fish oil supplements, including psoriasis and eczema.

7. Helps baby vision and hand-eye coordination
Omega-3 fatty acids are important for early baby growth and development, and the intake of fish oil supplements by the mother or baby can improve hand-eye coordination. The use of fish oil supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding can also improve the baby’s vision development and help reduce the risk of allergies.

8. Reduce liver fat
Liver disease is common in obese individuals, and fish oil supplements may help reduce fat in the liver and symptoms of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Fish oil supplements may improve liver function and inflammation, help reduce symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and the amount of fat in the liver.

9. Improve symptoms of depression
People with severe depression appear to have lower blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids. Studies have shown that fish oil and omega-3 supplements can improve symptoms of depression. Additionally, some studies show that EPA-rich oils are more helpful in reducing depression symptoms than DHA.

10. Improve ADHD in children
Behavioral disorders in children can interfere with learning and development, and fish oil supplements have been shown to help reduce hyperactivity, inattention, and other negative behaviors. Given that omega-3 fatty acids make up a large proportion of the brain, getting enough omega-3 fatty acids is important to prevent behavioral disorders in childhood. Fish oil supplements may improve ADHD, inattention, impulsivity, and aggression in children, which may benefit childhood living and learning.

11.Improve memory in the elderly
People who eat more fish tend to have a slower decline in brain function in old age. Some studies show that fish oil can improve memory in healthy older adults.

12. Improve asthma symptoms and allergy risk
Several studies have shown that fish oil can reduce asthma symptoms. In a review of nearly 100,000 people, maternal intake of omega-3 fatty acids reduced the risk of asthma in children by 24-29%. In addition, fish oil supplementation in pregnant women may reduce the risk of allergy in infants.

13. Improve bone health
While calcium and vitamin D are very important for bone health, some studies have found that omega-3 fatty acids are also good for bones. Better Bone Mineral Density (BMD) with Omega-3 Fatty Acids.

Beware of the following situation

1. Using more than 3 grams of Omega-3 per day may prolong clotting time.
2. People who use drugs that reduce the activity of the immune system (such as organ transplant patients) should use high doses of fish oil only under medical supervision.
3. Side effects from high doses of fish oil include belching, bad breath, heartburn, nausea, loose stools, rashes, and nosebleeds. Taking fish oil supplements with meals can reduce these side effects.
4. Because fish oil also reduces blood sugar, diabetic patients use hypoglycemic drugs and want to use high doses of fish oil, they need to ask their doctor to use it, otherwise it may cause hypoglycemia.
5. Fish oil has the effect of lowering blood pressure, but patients with high blood pressure and those currently using blood pressure lowering drugs need to ask their physicians for use to avoid hypotension.
6. Although fish oil has been refined and logically contains no protein, please use it with caution if you have a history of fish or seafood allergies.