FAQs
Q1: What are the benefits of BRAND’S® Red Marine Fish Oil?
BRAND’S® Red Marine Fish Oil provides the following benefits:
- Helps to prevent LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) oxidation, which lowers the risk of fatty deposits build up that can lead to blood vessel blockage (condition termed as atherosclerosis).
- Beneficial for preventing pre-mature ageing of blood vessels and maintain healthy blood circulation.
- Long term consumption is beneficial for maintenance of healthy cardiovascular system.
- May help to lower risk of ‘silent killers’ such as blood vessel blockage (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure, coronary heart diseases and stroke.
Q2: What are the benefits of key ingredients in BRAND’S® RMFO?
The following key ingredients are found in BRAND’S® RMFO:
i. Astaxanthin
- A uniquely powerful antioxidant that is both fat- and water-soluble, which cannot be synthesized in the body, hence needs to be acquired from our diet.
- Astaxanthin in salmon ranges from 5mg/kg to 40mg/kg of flesh. In order to obtain the equivalent of 1mg astaxanthin, one would have to consume about 200g salmon on a daily basis.
- Astaxanthin prevents LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) oxidation that leads to fatty deposits build up and poor blood circulation. If vital blood vessels are blocked, blood supply to important organs like our brain or heart would be cut off and this may lead to stroke or heart attack.
ii. Fish Oil
- Provides Omega 3 essential fatty acids, particularly EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) which are needed to be obtained from the diet.
- EPA helps circulation by reducing formation of blood clot and prevents blood clot from blocking blood flow to heart and brain.
- DHA forms a vital component of human cellular membranes, especially in the brain and retina.
iii. Vitamin E
- An oil-soluble antioxidant that helps to preserve the fish oil and prevent oxidation of the healthy fatty acids and lipids.
- Plays a role in protection against free radicals
Q3: Why is it important to keep blood vessels young and healthy? Why is it important to have good blood circulation?
Blood vessels are required to transport fresh oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body.
Under normal circumstances, our blood vessels are able to detect pressure changes and make adjustment to ensure that our blood pressure is fairly constant, despite our activities and changes in posture.
As we age, our blood vessels get less sensitive to pressure change and that is why older individuals are likely to develop high blood pressure. Also, as we age the blood vessels gets less flexible and sometimes plaque may form inside the blood vessels that obstruct blood circulation. This could lead to atherosclerosis, high blood pressure and other related cardiovascular diseases.
Hence, good blood circulation is important for a healthy cardiovascular system.
Q4: What is LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol? What is the benefit of BRAND’S® Red Marine Fish Oil by reducing LDL oxidation?
LDL cholesterol or Low Density Lipoprotein cholesterol is also known as ‘bad’ cholesterol because LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) molecules carry more lipids and cholesterol which contribute to plaque formation within our blood vessels. When LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) gets oxidized, it triggers a series of anti-inflammatory process that could lead to more plaque formation.
BRAND’S® Red Marine Fish Oil helps to reduce LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) oxidation as it contains astaxanthin that is a powerful antioxidant. Astaxanthin is 6000 times stronger than Vitamin C, 800 times stronger than Coenzyme Q10, 560 times stronger than green tea catechins, 110 times stronger than Vitamin E and 75 times stronger than Alpha Lipoic Acid in terms of anti-oxidative capability.
Q5: What are ‘silent killers’? How does BRAND’S® Red Marine Fish Oil helps to lower my risk?
‘Silent killers’ is an unofficial term used to describe unhealthy conditions that could be developing in the body without very obvious or visible symptoms. For instance, conditions like atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
BRAND’S® Red Marine Fish Oil helps to lower risk of ‘silent killers’ developing by providing nutrients like fish oil (rich in Omega 3), astaxanthin and Vitamin E. In combination, these ingredients help to prevent premature aging of blood vessels and ensure flexible blood vessels for proper blood circulation and maintain healthy cardiovascular system.
Q6: What is the difference between BRAND’S® RMFO and the other fish oil supplements?
BRAND’S® Red Marine Fish Oil contains not only fish oil. It has additional ingredients like Astaxanthin, Vitamin E which are powerful antioxidants that help to reduce LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) oxidation and atherosclerosis and reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases.
BRAND’S® Red Marine Fish Oil uses premium quality fish oil made from sardines and anchovies from Peru, a region known for its pristine waters and premium quality seafood. This fish oil is purified to satisfy stringent requirements of GOED voluntary monograph – an internationally recognized standard for fish oil health supplements.
Q7: What is Astaxanthin? How do we obtain astaxanthin from our diet?
Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant extracted from microalgae (Haematococcus pluvialis). It is a form of carotenoid that gives animal a pinkish/orange hue like salmon, lobster, crab, krill as well as birds like flamingo.
The average astaxanthin concentration in salmon ranges from 5mg/kg to 40mg/kg of flesh. This means to obtain 1mg of astaxanthin we need to consume up to 200g of salmon a day, thus BRAND’S® Red Marine Fish Oil offers a convenient way to ensure daily intake.
Q8: What is the benefit of fish oil? What type of fish oil is used in BRAND’S® Red Marine Fish Oil?
Fish oil is rich in essential Omega 3 fatty acids, namely EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid). Over the years studies have shown that regular consumption of Omega 3 fatty acids are beneficial for reducing risk of cardiovascular diseases. Omega 3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic properties and help to maintain healthy blood lipid levels.
Some key benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids:
- EPA helps prevent hardening of blood vessels and formation of blood clots that result in obstruction of blood flow. If there are blood clots in the vessels, the supply of essential oxygen and nutrients to the other body parts would be cut off.
- DHA forms a vital component of human cellular membranes, especially in the brain and retina.
- EPA and DHA prevent the blood platelets from sticking to each other and are important for maintenance of normal blood flow.
BRAND’S® RMFO uses premium quality fish oil made from sardines and anchovies from Peru, a region known for its pristine waters and premium quality seafood. This fish oil is purified to satisfy stringent requirements of GOED voluntary monograph – an internationally recognized standard for fish oil health supplements. You can be assured of the quality and safety of the supplement you are taking.
Q9: What is Vitamin E? What is the benefit of Vitamin E?
Vitamin E is an oil-soluble antioxidant that helps to preserve the fish oil and prevent oxidation of the healthy fatty acids and lipids. It plays a role in protection against free radicals.
Q10: BRAND’S® RMFO would be beneficial for who?
BRAND’S® RMFO can benefit the following group:
- Individuals who have heart health concern
- Individuals with lifestyle that may increase risk of cardiovascular diseases such as excessive drinking and smoking, high level of stress, high fat and cholesterol diet, lack of exercise, etc
- Individuals who have family history of cardiovascular diseases
- Individuals who would like to maintain healthy blood triglycerides (lipids) level