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Seal oil

• Seal Oil
  Common Name(s)
  seal oil
  Scientific Name(s)
  Seal oil
  How is Seal Oil usually used?
  Seal oil can be found from the blubber of any of the following species: bearded seal, gray seal, harbor seal, harp seal, hooded seal, and ringed seal (in its natural triglyceride form). Seal oil is taken orallyorallyto be taken by mouth (swallowed).
• Table 1: Daily doses of EPA+DHA in seal oil according to subpopulation
• What is Seal Oil used for?
  For all seal oil products:
• source of omega-3 fatty acids for the maintenance of good health
  source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), (and/or) docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), (and/or) docosapentaenoic acid (DPA) for the maintenace of good health
  For seal oil products providing 150 mg to 2,500 mg EPA+DHA including at least 150 mg DHA in a daily dose and indicated for children 1 to 18 years of age (maximum doses of EPA+DHA in the table below will apply):
• source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to help support the development of the brain, eyes, and nerves.
  Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
• What else should I be aware of?
  Risk information: There are no known reports on warnings, contraindications, or side effects with the use of seal oil.
• Before taking any new medications, including natural health products, speak to your physician, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Tell your health care provider about any natural health products you may be taking.
• Storage conditions: For non-encapsulated products, refrigerate after opening.