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EicoPro has the maximum amount of gamma linolenic acid (GLA) of any Zone Labs product to generate higher levels DGLA (dihomo-gamma linolenic acid) than EicoRx. GLA converts to DGLA (dihomo-gamma linolenic acid) which is the building block of "good" anti-inflammatory eicosanoid hormones. However, it is also the building block of Arachadonic Acid which converts to "bad" pro-inflammatory eicosanoids. The elite athlete can tolerate higher levels of GLA in EicoPro because their high intensity workouts will burn off any excess GLA before it can be converted to AA.
For most athletes, taking EicoPro on a daily basis during periods of intense training is perfect. However, some of our athletes subjectively optimize the use of the OmegaRx (no GLA added) and EicoPro (GLA added). Here's an explanation:
GLA converts to DGLA (dihomo-gamma linolenic acid) which is the building block of "good" anti-inflammatory eicosanoid hormones. However, it is also the building block of Arachadonic Acid which converts to "bad" pro-inflammatory eicosanoids. The key to getting the most our of your fish oil Is find the right balance of GLA to maximize the production of anti-Inflammatory eicosanoids before there is "spillover" and your body begins to also produce excess Arachadonic Acid. Getting the optimal balance of AA and DGLA has been at the core of Dr. Sears’ research to optimize the balance of “good” and “bad” eicosanoids. Dr. Sears was aware of this more than 25 years ago. The simple solution was to add more of the omega-6 fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA) to the fish oil, which in turn would generate more DGLA. It turns out this was a lot more complicated than it first appeared because not everyone is genetically the same. Depending on your genetics, even trace amounts of GLA could be rapidly metabolized into AA. Eventually Dr. Sears found the answer in toasted sesame oil concentrates that contain a specific inhibitor that prevents added GLA from increasing AA levels. This is the key to all of our patented EPA/DHA concentrates. Using the right levels of GLA combined with EPA/DHA concentrates containing toasted sesame oil concentrates, the ability to optimally regulate “good” and “bad” eicosanoids is finally available.
Everyone is different, and that's why some of our athletes have found their own personal ratio of daily consumption of OmegaRx (no GLA added) and EicoRx (moderate GLA) during periods when they are not training hard. You could consider using the Eicosanoid Status Report found on DrSears.com to discover your own ratio of daily consumption of OmegaRx and EicoPro if you are looking to subjectively fine tune your use of Zone Labs' fish oil. |
Supplement Facts
Oil Info
Four Reasons To Believe
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
Servings Per Container: 45 |
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Amount
Per Serving |
% Daily
Value* |
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Total Calories |
40 |
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Calories From Fat |
40 |
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Total Fat |
4.5 |
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7% |
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Fish Oil Concentrate |
5 |
ml |
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EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) |
1800 |
mg |
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DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) |
900 |
mg |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
** Percent Daily Value not established |
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| Ingredients: EPA/DHA fish oil concentrate, GLA concentrate, toasted sesame oil concentrate, lime flavor, proprietary antioxidant blend (rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate, citric acid). |
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Allergy Alert: This product conatains fish ingredients (anchovies, sardines) and soybean oil. This product is processed in a facility which also processes soy, dairy, milk/whey, egg, wheat, and peanut/tree nut products or ingredients |
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Dr. Barry Sears, creator of the Zone Diet and founder of Zone Labs, coined the term "pharmaceutical grade fish oil" in his book The OmegaRx Zone. Over the last 25 years, he has been researching omega-3 long chain fatty acids and found them to be unsurpassed in the controlling chronic low-level inflammation. Studies suggest this inflammatory condition, brought on by an overabundance of Arachadonic Acid in the cells, could lead to heart, brain, cell and immune disorders. The high concentrations of EPA and DHA in Dr. Sears' OmegaRx®, EicoRx® and EicoPro® make them among the most powerful* fish oil concentrates available today.
* as tested by International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS)
Zone Labs’ Ultra-Refined omega-3 EPA/DHA fish oil concentrates are superior |
1. Purity is Our Focus – IFOS Approved
The International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS) program (www.ifosprogram.com) is the strictest global system available. The quality standards for a product to receive a 5-star rating from IFOS are very difficult to achieve as shown by the following table that compares it to other standards.
| Peroxide |
< 3.75 meg/kg |
5 meg/kg |
10 meg/kg |
10 meg/kg |
| Totox Levels |
< 20 meg/kg |
26 meg/kg |
NA |
NA |
| Lead |
< 10 ppb |
10 ppb |
100 ppb |
100 ppb |
| Mercury |
< 10 ppb |
10 ppb |
100 ppb |
100 ppb |
| Dioxans and Furans |
< 1 ppt |
2 ppt |
2 ppt |
2 ppt |
| PCBs |
< 45 ppb |
90 ppb |
NA |
NA | |
Almost every one of our competitors conforms to a standard other than IFOS. Zone Labs tests every batch to confirm a five star IFOS rating, something for which we work very hard to achieve.
Click here to see the actual IFOS test results for every batch we are currently selling. |
2. Clinically Valid Potency
Zone Labs offers +60% omega-3 EPA and DHA in all products. You can’t buy a more potent omega-3 supplement at retail. Most fish oil supplements have 30% EPA and DHA, the rest is just filler. When you take a 1000mg fish oil capsule, be aware of the fact that the concentration of the active ingredients is in question. Most have 30% potency with the rest of the material being just “fish filler” with no benefits. |
3. Advanced Anti-Inflammatory Patent
Zone Labs offers the only patented, ultra-pure omega-3 EPA/DHA concentrate with natural agents from sesame concentrates that help inhibit the production of Arachadonic Acid as well as adding anti-oxidant capacity to protect the EPA and DHA from oxidation. |
4. Value
Zone Labs fish oils are premium products. Why pay $40 to $100 for a bottle of Zone Labs ultra-pure EPA/DHA fish oil concentrates? The value is found in the price per gram of the active ingredients EPA and DHA, and this is what demonstrates Zone Labs honest value. When you combine our value on a gram for gram basis with other fish oils and then add in the fact that we are IFOS approved, potent and patented, it is easy to understand why we believe Zone Labs EPA/DHA products are the best.
But don’t just take our word for it. See a price comparison chart with other competitive products | |
Supplement Facts
Oil Info
Four Reasons To Believe
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 4 capsules
Servings Per Container: 30 |
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Amount
Per Serving |
% Daily
Value* |
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Total Calories |
35 |
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Calories From Fat |
35 |
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Total Fat |
4 |
g |
6% |
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Fish Oil Concentrate |
4000 |
mg |
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EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) |
1600 |
mg |
** |
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DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) |
800 |
mg |
** |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
** Percent Daily Value not established |
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| Ingredients: EPA/DHA fish oil concentrate, gelatin (bovine), glycerin, purified water, GLA concentrate, toasted sesame oil concentrate, proprietary antioxidant blend (soybean oil, natural flavor, tocopherols, canola oil, citric acid), caramel. |
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Allergy Alert: This product conatains fish ingredients (anchovies, sardines) and soybean oil. This product is processed in a facility which also processes soy, dairy, milk/whey, egg, wheat, and peanut/tree nut products or ingredients |
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Dr. Barry Sears, creator of the Zone Diet and founder of Zone Labs, coined the term "pharmaceutical grade fish oil" in his book The OmegaRx Zone. Over the last 25 years, he has been researching omega-3 long chain fatty acids and found them to be unsurpassed in the controlling chronic low-level inflammation. Studies suggest this inflammatory condition, brought on by an overabundance of Arachadonic Acid in the cells, could lead to heart, brain, cell and immune disorders. The high concentrations of EPA and DHA in Dr. Sears' OmegaRx®, EicoRx® and EicoPro® make them among the most powerful* fish oil concentrates available today.
* as tested by International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS)
Zone Labs’ Ultra-Refined omega-3 EPA/DHA fish oil concentrates are superior |
1. Purity is Our Focus – IFOS Approved
The International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS) program (www.ifosprogram.com) is the strictest global system available. The quality standards for a product to receive a 5-star rating from IFOS are very difficult to achieve as shown by the following table that compares it to other standards.
| Peroxide |
< 3.75 meg/kg |
5 meg/kg |
10 meg/kg |
10 meg/kg |
| Totox Levels |
< 20 meg/kg |
26 meg/kg |
NA |
NA |
| Lead |
< 10 ppb |
10 ppb |
100 ppb |
100 ppb |
| Mercury |
< 10 ppb |
10 ppb |
100 ppb |
100 ppb |
| Dioxans and Furans |
< 1 ppt |
2 ppt |
2 ppt |
2 ppt |
| PCBs |
< 45 ppb |
90 ppb |
NA |
NA | |
Almost every one of our competitors conforms to a standard other than IFOS. Zone Labs tests every batch to confirm a five star IFOS rating, something for which we work very hard to achieve.
Click here to see the actual IFOS test results for every batch we are currently selling. |
2. Clinically Valid Potency
Zone Labs offers +60% omega-3 EPA and DHA in all products. You can’t buy a more potent omega-3 supplement at retail. Most fish oil supplements have 30% EPA and DHA, the rest is just filler. When you take a 1000mg fish oil capsule, be aware of the fact that the concentration of the active ingredients is in question. Most have 30% potency with the rest of the material being just “fish filler” with no benefits. |
3. Advanced Anti-Inflammatory Patent
Zone Labs offers the only patented, ultra-pure omega-3 EPA/DHA concentrate with natural agents from sesame concentrates that help inhibit the production of Arachadonic Acid as well as adding anti-oxidant capacity to protect the EPA and DHA from oxidation. |
4. Value
Zone Labs fish oils are premium products. Why pay $40 to $100 for a bottle of Zone Labs ultra-pure EPA/DHA fish oil concentrates? The value is found in the price per gram of the active ingredients EPA and DHA, and this is what demonstrates Zone Labs honest value. When you combine our value on a gram for gram basis with other fish oils and then add in the fact that we are IFOS approved, potent and patented, it is easy to understand why we believe Zone Labs EPA/DHA products are the best.
But don’t just take our word for it. See a price comparison chart with other competitive products | |
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