Q: What does this product do?
A: Harp seal oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health. It is a source of EPA, DHA, and DPA for the maintenance of good health. These are the Health Canada approved uses (NPN 80024680). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Q: What is the difference between this 1,000mg product and the 500mg harp seal oil?
A: Both products contain the same wild Canadian harp seal oil with the same EPA, DHA, and DPA profile per 2,000mg of oil. The difference is the softgel size and how many you take per day. The 500mg softgel (NPN 80012405) contains 500mg of seal oil per softgel and the suggested dose is 2 to 4 softgels per day. The 1,000mg softgel (this product, NPN 80024680) contains 1,000mg per softgel and the suggested dose is 1 to 2 softgels per day. The 1,000mg version is a good choice for people who prefer to take fewer capsules.
Q: What is DPA and why does it matter?
A: DPA (docosapentaenoic acid n-3) is the third marine omega-3 fatty acid. Most people have heard of EPA and DHA, but DPA is less well known because fish oil contains almost none of it (usually less than 1%). DPA is naturally present in your blood, your heart, your brain, and in human breast milk. Your body can convert DPA into EPA or DHA as needed, so it acts as a natural reserve for both. Harp seal oil is one of the richest natural sources of DPA. This formula provides 48mg of DPA per softgel (96mg per 2 softgels).
Q: What is the difference between harp seal oil and fish oil? A: The main difference is DPA. Fish oil gives you two omega-3s: EPA and DHA. Harp seal oil gives you all three: EPA, DHA, and DPA. The omega-3s in harp seal oil are also in their natural form (triglyceride form), the same form found in whole fish and in your body, which is generally better absorbed than the ethyl ester form used in many concentrated fish oil supplements.
Q: How much EPA, DHA, and DPA does each serving provide?
A: Per 1 softgel: EPA 76mg, DHA 99mg, DPA 48mg, from 1,000mg of harp seal oil. Total EPA + DHA + DPA: 223mg per softgel. Per 2 softgels: EPA 152mg, DHA 198mg, DPA 96mg, from 2,000mg of harp seal oil. Total EPA + DHA + DPA: 446mg per 2 softgels.
Q: How many softgels should I take and when?
A: Adults, adolescents, and children: 1 to 2 softgels, 1 time per day. Consult your healthcare provider to find the right dose for you.
Q: How long will one bottle last?
A: Each bottle contains 300 softgels. At 1 softgel per day: 300 day supply. At 2 softgels per day: 150 day supply.
Q: Is this product suitable for vegans or vegetarians?
A: No. The softgel shell is made from non-GMO bovine gelatin, which is animal-derived. This product is also sourced from wild Canadian harp seal. It is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.
Q: Why is Vitamin E listed as a non-medicinal ingredient?
A: Omega-3 oils can go rancid (spoil) when exposed to air, heat, or light. d-alpha-Tocopherol (a natural form of Vitamin E) is added as a natural antioxidant to protect the oil and keep it fresh. It does not affect the omega-3 content and is not a medicinal ingredient in this product.
Q: Is the Canadian harp seal harvest regulated?
A: Yes. The Canadian harp seal harvest is regulated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) under the Marine Mammal Regulations, with annual catch limits set based on scientific population assessments. The harvest is conducted by Indigenous and coastal communities in Atlantic Canada and Quebec.
Q: Are there any cautions or warnings I should know about?
A: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking blood thinners or other medications, as omega-3 fatty acids have mild antiplatelet activity. Keep out of reach of children. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Verify the complete cautions against your Health Canada NPN 80024680 licence before publishing, as the cautions metafield for this product is not currently fully populated.
