HEALTH SOLUTIONS:： RECOMMENDED USE：Helps support a positive mood balance. DOSAGE FORM：Softgels RECOMMENDATIONS：Adults take 4 softgels daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Use for a minimum of seven weeks. DESCRIPTION: Each easy-to-swallow softgel of Quest Omega-Mood™ contains 1,000 mg of triple fi sh oil (sardine, salmon, and anchovy), yielding 510 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and 90 mg of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). This product contains no artifi cial preservatives, colours, fl avours, or corn, dairy, egg, gluten or sulfi tes. This product has been tested and meets international standards for levels of arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, pesticides and solvent residues. Recommended Daily Allowance: Dosage varies, depending on age. Food Sources: Fatty cold-water fish such as sardines, mackerel, and anchovies Causes of Defi ciency: Diet deficient in omega-3 fatty acids and an excess of omega-6 fatty acids. Symptoms of Defi ciency: Mood disorders, depression, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease. Complementary Nutrients: A healthy diet. HOW IT WORKS: The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are essential fatty acids; that is, they must be obtained from the diet because they are not manufactured in the body. Omega-3 fatty acids are an integral part of the body’s cell membranes, including those in the brain and nervous system. When there is an imbalance in the types of fats that form these cell membranes, because of a lack of omega-3 fatty acids and an excess of omega-6 fatty acids and trans fats from a diet high in processed foods, the cell membranes lose their fluidity, flexibility, and permeability, causing a slowdown in neurotransmission. EPA and DHA ensure the efficient transmission of hormones and other compounds that help regulate mood and support emotional well-being. DID YOU KNOW… It has been estimated that the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in the diet of early humans was 1:1, but the ratio in the typical Western diet is now almost 10:1 because of increased use of vegetable oils rich in omega-6 fatty acids and declining fi sh consumption. RESEARCH: Scientific studies across different countries suggest an inverse association between seafood consumption and national rates of major depression and bipolar disorder. Several studies have found omega-3 fatty acid concentrations to be lower in the plasma and adipose tissue (fat) of individuals suffering from depression compared with controls. One randomized controlled trial that assessed the effects of EPA and DHA in patients with bipolar disorder found that those supplemented with EPA and DHA had a significantly longer period of remission than those on an olive oil placebo over a 4-month period. Patients who took the EPA and DHA supplements also experienced less depression than those who took the placebo. SIDE EFFECTS: No side effects expected at recommended dosage. High doses of fish oil may cause belching, flatulence, nausea, bloating, and diarrhea. INTERACTIONS AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you have uncontrolled hypertension, a bleeding disorder, or if you are taking any anticoagulant mediations (including aspirin). Individuals with diabetes should use this product with caution. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children.