Nutrition Information

Rich in Heart Healthy Omega-3

Kwik'pak's Yukon Salmon is pure and natural. Testing done by Food Products Laboratory in Portland, OR, show no traces of mercury in our salmon. Salmon are rich in essential fatty acids and are high in heart healthy Omega-3 oils. The Yukon kings are especially rich due to their high oil content. The American Heart Association recommends eating fatty fish at least two times per week.

Omega-3 fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk of - or who have - cardiovascular disease. Fish is a good source of protein and doesn't have the high saturated fat that fatty meat products do. Fatty fish such as salmon are high in two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). *Source: American Heart Association

During a seven year study of residents in nursing homes, American researchers' findings suggest that Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish have a protective benefit against Alzheimer's disease.

There are so many terrific benefits of omega 3 fish oils that have been validated by highly regarded published clicnical studies. Here are just some of the main benefits of omega 3 fish oils:

• Omega 3 fish oils have been proven to benefit heart health and are also supported by the American Heart Associations guidelines
• It has been foudn that Omega 3 helps to lower triglycerides
• Fish oils have been found to lower cases of high blood pressure du to cardiovascular disease. It specifically helps to reduce high cholesterol.
• Fish oils with omega 3 help to stimulate your blood circulation and avoid problems like varicose veins and Raynauds disease.
• Cancer prevention - discourages the development and spread of certain types of cancer