Omega-3 fatty acid intake has been shown to play a critical role in helping support healthy tears and is recommended as part of an effective treatment plan for occasional dry eye.
Focus Relief Plus® provides 1620mg of re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) Omega-3 fatty acids per day with over 90% EPA and DHA, a significantly higher concentration than other leading supplements. It also contains 75mg of GLA, which when combined with EPA/DHA, can play an important role in reducing inflammation.
3 Softgels per Day
What is rTG Fish Oil and Why?
Fish oil naturally contains lower concentrations of Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). In a process called re-esterification (rTG), ethyl esters (EE) and re-esterified triglycerides (rTG) are molecularly distilled to create higher concentrations of EPA and DHA than unmodified fish oil. rTG converts the synthetic EE form of omega-3 and transforms it back to a natural triglyceride (TG) form.
Focus Relief Plus utilizes the same ratios rTG fish oil as clinically tested in the Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM©) Study. Many leading ophthalmologists rTG fish oil over unprocessed fish oil because it is thought to have better bioavailability.
Asbell PA, Maguire MG, Peskin E, Bunya VY, Kuklinski EJ; Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM©) Study Research Group. Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM©) Study: Study design and baseline characteristics. Contemp Clin Trials. 2018 Aug;71:70-79. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2018.06.002. Epub 2018 Jun 6.
What is GLA?
GLA (Gamma-Linolenic Acid) is an omega-6 fatty acid found in plant-based oils like evening primrose oil, borage oil, and black currant seed oil. Borage oil is the source of GLA in the Focus Relief Plus® formulation.
GLA can help work as an anti-inflammatory because of a conversion to dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) once ingested in the body. DGLA produces anti-inflammatory substances called prostaglandins of series 1, helping to counterbalance the pro-inflammatory effects of arachidonic acid.
Prostaglandins of Series 1 are a group of lipid compounds derived from dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA), a metabolite of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Unlike the prostaglandins of Series 2, which are primarily pro-inflammatory, Series 1 prostaglandins are generally considered to have anti-inflammatory properties. Series 1 prostaglandins may help counterbalance the inflammatory effects of prostaglandins from Series 2. By promoting anti-inflammatory responses and supporting healthy blood vessel function, prostaglandins of Series 1 play a crucial role in maintaining overall health.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 3 Softgels
Servings Per Container: 30
PER SOFTGEL
PER DAY
Calories (energy)
Total Fat
Cholesterol
Protein
Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids
GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid)
DIRECTIONS
As a dietary supplement, take three (3) softgels daily with a meal, or as recommended by your physician. Read warnings and only use as directed.
INGREDIENTS
Highly Refined and Concentrated Omega-3 Fish Oil (anchovy, sardine, mackerel), Capsule Shell (bovine gelatin, glycerin, purified water, Exberry Shade Bordeaux, Citric Acid), Borage Oil, Natural Lemon Flavor, Proprietary Antioxidant Blend (consisting of natural tocopherols (soy), rosemary extract, and ascorbyl palmitate).