Efalex Brain Formula Liquid

brain health

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Formulated for:

brain health: DHA

normal vision: DHA

oxidative stress: vitamin E

Size/Format

£10.49 Inc VAT

OUR FISH

High-quality, sustainably sourced food-grade fish body oil. The whole fish is used. Body oil is naturally lower in enviromental toxins than liver oils.

GENTLE EXTRACTION

Our unique oil extraction process concentrates and purifies the oil over a minimum of three molecular distillation steps to maintain its natural integrity.

TRIGLYCERIDE FORM

We only use the triglyceride form in all our fish oil, this is the natural structure of Omega 3 oils found in fish and so is the form the body recognises and digests efficiently.

EFFECTIVE

Our fish oil is tested to ensure it is free from environmental contaminants and contains the DHA & EPA stated at expiry date.

Description

Why take Efalex?

A researched and expertly formulated blend of Fish Oil and Efamol Evening Primrose Oil.
High in Omega-3 fatty acids Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA).
Provides Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
Over 25 years of market-leading research into the development of Essential Fatty Acid supplements have gone into the formulation of Efalex Brain Formula.

The Science.

Brain Nutrients

Efalex Brain Formula is high in DHA, which is a major component of the brain, making up about 90% of the omega-3 fatty acids in the brain and up to 25% of it's total fat content.

GLA can be converted to DGLA in the body. This fatty acid is involved anti-inflammatory processes in the body.

Cell Protection

Brain cells are susceptible to damage from free radicals, unstable molecules produced during normal cell metabolism. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals and protecting brain cells from oxidative stress.

Research Driven

Efalex Brain Formula demonstrated the importance of Essential Fatty Acid supplementation in children's brain health. The formulation has been used in numerous studies over the last 30 years.

What makes Efalex Brain Formula different?

Quality & Purity

Efamol’s unique Essential Fatty Acid food supplement formulas contain oils carefully extracted from their natural sources. The gentle extraction ensures the oils remain true to their natural form, maintaining their efficacy in supporting health and wellbeing. All our oils are thoroughly tested to ensure they are free from harmful pollutants.

Unique Evening Primrose Oil

Efalex contains Efamol Rigel Evening Primrose oil, unique to Efamol. The Rigel Evening Primrose seed contains up to 33% more GLA per ml than other standard Evening Primrose Oil available.

Bioactive Ingredient

We only use the triglyceride form in our fish oil supplement. This is the natural structure of Omega 3 oils found in fish and is the form that our body recognises and digests most efficiently.

Responsible Product

We aim to source our fish oil in a responsible way, working with suppliers to monitor their sustainability credentials. You can recycle your glass bottles and cardboard outers.

Summary of Benefits

The Omega 3 fatty acid DHA is the most abundant Omega 3 fat in your brain and eyes. DHA is the Omega 3 fat needed to help keep brains functioning optimally†.
DHA supports normal brain function and normal vision.†
DHA & EPA contribute to the normal function of the heart.‡
Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

†The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of DHA.

‡The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of DHA and EPA.

Additional Information.

Family formula suitable from 3+.
Over 40 years of published research.
Made in the UK to the highest standards.
Free from dairy, lactose, yeast, sugar and artificial preservatives and colours.

Product Information

Nutritional Information

	Per Adult Daily Intake (10ml)	%NRV*
Efamol Pure Fish Oil	1280mg	**
of which: Omega 3	395mg	**
of which: DHA	280mg	**
EPA	70mg	**
Pure Evening Primrose Oil	426mg	**
of which: Omega 6	330mg	**
of which: GLA	50mg	**
AA+	22mg	**
Vitamin E (a-TE)	20mg	167
Thyme Oil	1mg	**

*Nutrient Reference Value formerly known as RDA
**No NRV Established GLA – Gamma Linolenic Acid

Ingredients

Sunflower oil, DHA-rich fish oil, Pure Evening Primrose Oil, flavouring: lemon oil; Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate), flavouring: lime; antioxidants: dl-alpha tocopherol, tocopherol rich extract; Thyme Oil.
Allergens: see ingredients in Bold.

Essential Fatty Acids in Efalex

DHA supports normal brain function and normal vision. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of DHA

Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

DHA – Docosahexaenoic Acid
EPA – Eicosapentaenoic Acid
AA – Arachidonic Acid
GLA – Gamma Linolenic Acid

Recommended Intake

Adults and children aged 3 years and over: two teaspoons (10ml) per day.

For adult use only: Efamol advises optimising the body's natural store of these important nutrients by doubling the recommended intake for the first twelve weeks. Shake bottle before use

Additional Information

Do not exceed the recommended intake. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, breast feeding, taking any medication or have an existing medical condition including epilepsy consult your doctor before using this product. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Store in a cool, dry place out of the sight and reach of young children. Do not use if seal is broken.

Made in the UK for Efamol.

Efamol and Efalex are registered trademarks owned by Wassen International.

Our Research

Efalex Brain Formula liquid was a trail blazer in terms of demonstrating the importance of Essential Fatty Acid supplementation in keeping the brain health of children healthy and normal. Efalex Brain Formula has been used in numerous studies over the last 30 years. We have collated some of the latest and most relevant research section.

FAQs

What shall I do if I'm not sure which product is best for me?

Your pharmacist or health food store will be able to recommend products that are suitable for you, and the product information on this website should help, but if you have any further questions you can call the Efamol customer service team on 0800 0291978 (local call rate) from within the UK or from elsewhere in the world +44 1904 202336 from 09:00 to 20:00 hrs GMT Monday to Friday and from 0900 to 17:00 hrs GMT during the weekend.

How long is it between the fish being caught and processing?

The fish is placed on ice as soon as it’s caught and is processed as soon as possible to maintain freshness. Note that some of the meat is used in sushi so the product must obviously be maintained in excellent condition.

What parts of the fish are used to make the oil?

For all Efamol fish oils, the raw material is high-quality food-grade fish body oil. The whole fish is used. Body oil is naturally lower in environmental toxins than liver oils.

Liver oils contain high levels of Vitamin A and Vitamin D. It is possible to exceed the recommended daily allowance for Vitamin A in particular when trying to achieve the required dosage of Omega-3 fatty acids from liver oils - particularly when taken in combination with other vitamin supplements.

Women who are pregnant must take care taking any supplements containing Vitamin A and not exceed the recommended daily intake, this would include from your diet and supplement programme. Cod liver oil is rich in this nutrient and extra care should be taken.

Is the fish oil included in Efamol products tested for mercury levels?

Yes, every batch must contain less than 0.01 parts per million (ppm) of mercury. The fish oil is also tested for approximately 50 other potential environmental contaminants (heavy metals, PCBs, pesticides, etc).

What makes the Efamol fish oil molecular distillation process unique, resulting in pure oil?

The oil refining technology used is carried out in state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. This particular process concentrates and purifies the oil over a minimum of three molecular distillation steps using ultra high vacuum and short residence times in order to maintain the integrity of the oil. Every batch is quality tested against defined specifications using pharmacopoeial standards and methods.

Why are thyme oil and vitamin E added to Efalex Capsules and Efalex Liquid?

Thyme oil and vitamin E are included due to their antioxidant properties: these ingredients help protect the fatty acids in Efalex from damaging oxidation.

Why you might supplement your diet with Omega-3 rich fish oil.

Some Omega 3-nutrients can be made in the body. In the case of the two Omega-3 nutrients in Efamol Fish Oil docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), these can be made from ALA, Alpha-lipoic acid. ALA is present in your food for example in seeds including flaxseeds, walnuts, tofu and spinach. However, factors such as age, poor dietary choices including an excess of saturated fats and more can reduce the body’s efficiency in this process. With today’s busy lifestyles we don’t always get enough of what is good for us. Following a varied and balanced diet including oily fish, seeds and dark green leafy vegetables can ensure that you can get an adequate dietary intake of these important nutrients.

How long will it take before I feel the benefit of using an Efamol fatty acid supplements?

It may take up to 12 weeks as fatty acid supplementation provides nutrients that have been depleted from the body and correcting this takes time to achieve maximum benefit. Therefore, allow at least three months before evaluating whether the treatment is effective.

Can I take any Efamol fatty acid supplements with other medications or supplements?

Anyone under medical supervision or taking medication should consult their health care provider seek medical advice before taking any supplement, including those in the Efamol range. There are no known contraindications with other supplements so there should not be a problem taking Efamol products at the same time as other vitamin and mineral supplements.

Care should be taken when combining a range of products into a supplement programme to unsure that the upper safety limits of nutrients are not exceeded.

Why does Efamol use DHA-rich oil rather than an EPA-rich fish oil for cognitive products? What’s the best balance of these Omega-3 fatty acids?

The most abundant Omega-3 fatty acid in the brain is DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).
The most abundant Omega-6 fatty acids in the brain are AA and adrenic acid, which is made from AA.
There is hardly any EPA in the brain and in nerve cells.
EPA is converted in the body to DHA.

Are the fatty acids in Efamol products 'standardised'? How does Efamol ensure a constant concentration of Omega-3s in their fish oils?

Every batch of raw material oil and finished product capsules is tested by gas chromatography to ensure that the relevant fatty acids are present within a certain range. That range is specified in the product specification. Only if the oil composition agrees with the specification is it released for sale by the Efamol Quality Assurance Manager.