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No, Ultra Cod Liver Oil is not suitable for vegetarians as it contains fish oil in a pharmaceutical grade gelatin-capsule. Adults can obtain DHA and EPA indirectly through the conversion of the essential fatty acid Alpha-Linolenic acid (ALA), present in vegetable oils such as linseed, but this process is very inefficient. Ultra Cod Liver Oil capsules contains fish oil as it provides a much more reliable, direct source of DHA and EPA.

Ultra Fish Oils is a range of fish oils designed to meet the highest quality standards required by Vitabiotic customers. These high-grade oils provide rich sources of the essential fatty acids, DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) to help maintain all round wellbeing. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision† and brain function. DHA & EPA contribute to the normal function of the heart‡.†A beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of DHA. ‡A beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of DHA and EPA.

Omega-3 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) are essential polyunsaturated fatty acids because they cannot be made by the body efficiently and therefore must be obtained from the diet. These beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish. Eating a diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids or by taking a supplement such as Vitabiotics' Ultra Cod Liver Oil, may help to safeguard the body’s requirement for Omega-3 fatty acids.

Including oily fish in your diet, at least two portions a week is an important part of a well-balanced diet, and recommended by Government health officials. However concerns have been raised over the level of contaminants in some fish resulting from environmental pollution including heavy metals e.g. mercury as well as dioxins and PCB's (polychlorinated biphenyls).

The fish used to produce Ultra Fish Oils only come from sustainable fisheries in highly regulated clean sea environments where contaminants in fish are at their lowest. Each batch of fish oil used in Ultra Fish Oils goes through the Opti-Pure purification process to ensure the oil is carefully refined and filtered.

Each and every batch is rigorously tested and purity certified before it is allowed for sale to ensure our customers receive only the highest quality oil.

Ultra Fish Oils are recommended for men, women and children as a nutritional safeguard. A general decline in oily fish consumption among the population means that most individuals would be advised to take a fish oil supplement to help support their health. The Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins in Ultra Fish Oils are particularly helpful for individuals with concerns about their heart, brain and vision.

Ultra Fish Oils contain vitamin A (retinol), an excess of which may be harmful for pregnant women. During pregnancy, we recommend supplements specially formulated for this time, such as Vitabiotics’ Pregnacare® Plus - the original formula Pregnacare® tablets containing a careful combination of 19 vitamins and minerals, along with a specially formulated Omega-3 capsule for pregnancy (with 300mg DHA), designed for use from before conception, throughout pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding.

Ultra Cod Liver Oil contains 60 capsules per pack. Two capsules are recommended per day.

Ultra Cod Liver Oil capsules: Two capsules per day are recommended with a meal and a cold drink such as milk or orange juice to optimise absorption. To help prevent any aftertaste, Ultra Cod Liver Oil capsules incorporate an orange flavoured Odourmask™ shell. Do not exceed the recommended intake.

Ultra Cod Liver Oil capsules:
The capsules are best stored at or below 25°C, protected from sunlight and direct heat. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Results vary amongst individuals, but in most cases we would expect the beneficial effects of Ultra Cod Liver Oil to build over several weeks. There is no maximum length of time over which Ultra Fish Oils may be taken. A regular intake is recommended.

Difficulty in swallowing capsules is quite a common experience. Vitabiotics have researched this extensively and recommend after chewing some food (e.g. banana), just before you swallow, pop the capsule into your mouth and swallow it together with the chewed food, followed by some liquid. The throat opens up wider to swallow the chewed food and so the tablet should go down with greater ease. Alternatively, the tablets may be swallowed with thicker liquids such as yoghurts or smoothies.

Certain vitamins are very safe at levels tens or even hundreds of times the NRV, whereas for others the safety level is much closer to the NRV. For this reason every vitamin and mineral needs to be considered on an individual basis in terms of its upper safe level. 

The Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) is the amount of a vitamin or mineral which has been calculated to help prevent basic deficiency states in the general population. However, certain vitamins and minerals at optimal levels, above the NRV, have consistently been shown to have positive benefits in specific areas of health. This is why some Vitabiotics formulas have certain nutrient levels greater than 100% NRV. 

All Vitabiotics products have been developed using the latest research and contain effective levels of vitamins and minerals, while avoiding any excessive amounts, in accordance with official upper safe limits for vitamins and minerals. 

Vitabiotics avoids 'mega dose’ levels of isolated nutrients and instead we have always stressed the importance of safe, moderate and sensible levels of vitamins and minerals, carefully balanced to maximise their combined effect; an approach which has been supported by many experts and researchers over the years.