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Focus Vitamins

Focus Relief Plus® (2 pack)

Focus Relief Plus® (2 pack)

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  • Helps Support Healthy Tears 
  • 1620mg RTG Fish Oil per Serving
  • 75mg Added GLA
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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

rTG Omgega-3 Fish Oil Capsules

EYE VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT FOR DRY EYES

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

Amount DV%*

PER DAY

Amount DV%*

Calories (energy)

30

Total Fat

1.5 g 3%*

Cholesterol

10 mg 3%

Protein

<1 g

Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids

1620 mg †

EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)

1080 mg

DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)

420 mg

Other Omega-3 Fatty Acids

120 mg

GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid)

75 mg †

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).

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FAQs

How long does the bottle last and how many do I take per day?

1 bottle contains 90 softgels, lasting 30 days when taken 3 times per day. Patients should always consult their physicians on instructions.

Who should take Focus Relief Plus®?

Those suffering from occasional dry eye symptoms, sourcing from a number of environmental, genetic, and post-operative factors. Focus Relief Plus contains fish oil concentrates. These fish oils are in rTG (re-esterified triglyceride) form, containing 1080mg of EPA and 420mg of DHA per day—levels shown to play a critical role in helping produce healthier tears. (Bhargava, 2013) (Macsai, 2008) (Kangari H, 2013)

Additionally, NEI has commented and supported the conclusions on a large-scale study that shows benefit to those type 2 diabetic patients who may be at risk of diabetic retinotopy (Chew, 2017). This study showed:

“In middle-aged and older individuals with type 2 diabetes, intake of at least 500 mg/d of dietary LCω3PUFA, easily achievable with 2 weekly servings of oily fish, is associated with a decreased risk of sight-threatening DR. Our results concur with findings from experimental models and the current model of DR pathogenesis.” (Sala-Vila A 2016)

Bhargava, K. K. (2013). A randomized controlled trial of Omega-3 fatty acids in dry eye syndrome. Santosh Medical College and Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology. Ghaziabad: Int J Ophthalmol.

Macsai, M. (2008). The role of Omega-3 dietary supplementation in blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction (an AOS thesis). Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. Chicago: Tans Am Opthalmol Soc.

Kangari H, E. M.-B. (2013). Short-term consumption of oral Omega-3 and dry eye syndrome. Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Department of Optometry. Tehran: Ophthalology. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2013.04.006

Chew (2017). Dietary Intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids From Fish and Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy

Sala-Vila A, Díaz-López A, Valls-Pedret C, et al. Dietary Marine ω-3 Fatty Acids and Incident Sight-Threatening Retinopathy in Middle-Aged and Older Individuals With Type 2 DiabetesProspective Investigation From the PREDIMED Trial. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2016;134(10):1142–1149. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2016.2906

Are Focus Vitamins safe for my patients?

Every product is exclusively produced in NSF certified and FDA audited facilities for cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance. Numerous consumer advocate and public health organizations, including the Council for Responsible Nutrition and Consumer Reports, recommend patients seek NSF or similar third-party certification prior to purchase. (Interlandi, 2016)

We go beyond industry requirements by conducting and approving a certification of analysis (COA) prior to distribution for every active ingredient, on every lot, every time. Lots are also tested by third party labs to ensure our manufacturing claims are correct, but also validate stability and expiration dating. Expiration dating for the new Focus Relief Plus® will be 2 years from date of manufacture and will be printed on the bottle.

Why 3 times per day?

Focus Relief Plus® was designed for three doses per day to allow patients to conveniently take the supplement with meals, preferably high in healthy fats. Clinical studies have shown that absorption improve three-fold when taken with high-fat meals. (Lawson LD H. B., 1988)