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TunaCap
Our high quality tuna oil capsules are produced from tuna obtained from the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Our Tuna cap contains Omega 3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA). They are available in 500mg and 1000mg strength. The recommended daily dose is 2000mg per day. The omega 3’s are used to help maintain a healthy heart and circulation, to maintain flexible joints and for general wellbeing.
Joints - Helps prevent the pain of arthritis
Tuna oil, which contains Omega-3 fatty acids can be very helpful and beneficial in arthritic diseases. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to slow down or remove the activities of the enzymes that degrade cartilage in arthritis, and as well, can keep inflammation down to a lower level. Not only does tuna oil help reduce pain and inflammation in the joints of people with osteoarthritis but research on Omega-3’s have been found to turn off the enzymes responsible for destroying cartilage. Our TunaCap is now used by many people who have found it of great benefit to them.
Omega 3 fatty acids have the ability to suppress the production of inflammatory eicosanoids and cartilage degradative enzymes.
Our bodies feel pain and create inflammation by producing chemicals called Eicosanoids from a compound called Arachidonic acid. Modifying this pathway by replacing arachidoinic acid with Omega 3 fatty acids means that the eicosanoids produced are either less inflammatory or do not produce any inflammation (they are neutral). Therefore if Eicosanoids are produced from Omega 3’s the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis may be greatly reduced (see case study to follow).
Studies have also shown that Omega 3 fatty acids can reduce the pain and morning stiffness associated with arthritis; and they can also reduce the need for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication
Omega 3 fatty acids can alter the factors that cause degeneration and inflammation in cartilage destruction. The incorporation of omega 3 fatty acids into cartilage chondrocytes membranes can result in reduction of the aggrecan and collagen degrading enzymes which are capable of cartilage destruction
Painful joints often have the following characteristics:
- Poor lubrication due to low hyaluronic acid levels.
- Painful movements due to an increased level of inflammatory prostaglandins.
- Reduced cartilage depth on joint load bearing surfaces
Heart
Fish oils containing EPA and DHA appear to have a role in the management and prevention of Coronary heart disease and stroke. They help in the management of heart disease by altering the composition of fats within the blood. They help to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, both known factors for heart disease. Fish oils can also help in the management of atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries or plaque formation. They help to reduce the lipids known to attach to your arteries causing them to narrow. This reduces the blood flow to the heart which, may lead to myocardial infarction (heart attack). Fish oils also help to reduce the stickiness of platelets, thus making them less likely to produce a thrombus (clot).
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Glucosamine & Chondroitin
Our TunaCap would combine well with Garlic capsules which are also used to help reduce blood cholesterol levels, and help maintain a healthy heart
Our TunaCap would combine well with Glucosamine tablets to further improve joint function and reduce the pain associated with arthritis.
Customer case studies:
Two of our customers, Mr Philip Morgan and Mrs Hilda Garfield,
tell us how TunaCap has helped their arthritis.
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How TunaCap works
Arthritis is a common chronic systemic inflammatory disease that results in progressive disability. Early disease is characterised primarily by inflammation of the synovium (the inner membrane of the capsule of the synovial joints) as the disease progresses the patient suffers destruction of cartilage and bone. Since there is no cure, management is aimed at relieving pain and improving or maintaining joint function.
Fish oils containing n-3 fatty acids (omega 3 fatty acids) have been reported to decrease pain and stiffness in arthritis. The n-3 fatty acids found in fish oil namely Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have the ability to suppress the production of inflammatory eicosanoids and cytokines; and suppress the production of cartilage degradative enzymes.
Most other capsules on the market contain Cod liver oil, however these also contain vitamin A as they are extracted from the fish livers. It is well documented that vitamin A can cause toxicity problems. Consequently the consumer may take in excessive quantities of vitamin A which may cause potential health issues. The tuna oil is extracted from the body of the fish and consequently the level of vitamin A in the tuna oil is negligible.