Our whole, unrefined, certified-pure Omega-3 Salmon Oil is extracted from wild Alaskan sockeye within hours of harvest.

The brilliant orange color of our Salmon Oil comes from astaxanthin: a potent antioxidant pigment that wild sockeye acquire by eating krill and other zooplankton.

Its whole-food attributes make Vital Choice Sockeye Salmon Oil a rare and powerfully health-promoting omega-3 supplement!

Our whole, unrefined salmon oil vs. standard, refined fish oils

Standard, mass-market fish oils come from diverse fish of widely variable purity and fat composition, and must undergo chemical processes (deodorization and molecular distillation) to produce palatable, standardized products.

During refinement, fish oils are heated to temperatures in excess of 450 degrees F, which can degrade the structural integrity of their omega-3 molecules. Chemical refining of fish oils also alters their natural fatty acid and nutrient profiles, with unknown impacts on their health-supporting potential.

In contrast, Vital Choice Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Oil does not need to undergo chemical refining, because wild salmon are among the purest of all ocean fish. The U.S. EPA and FDA recommend wild Alaskan Salmon without reservation, and NSF International certifies the purity and potency of our Salmon Oil.

Because it is not chemically refined, our Salmon Oil closely reflects the nutritional profile of its source fish, making it a true “whole food” supplement.

Omega-3 health benefits

According to the U.S. FDA, “Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.”

The long-chain omega-3s found in seafood and their oils are essential to human life and support optimal health in key organs, systems, and life stages:

Key nutrients per serving

Each 3/4 tsp (3,000 mg) serving provides these naturally occurring nutrients†:

 

Vital Choice Salmon Oil (upper left) versus two major brands. The orange color comes from astaxanthin -- its natural antioxidant pigment

Certified purity and potency

NSF International certifies that our Sockeye Salmon Oil provides the omega-3 levels stated on the label and meets strict U.S. and international safety standards. Wild Alaskan sockeye salmon are among the purest of all ocean fish, according to the EPA, FDA, and independent scientists.

Refrigerate after opening. The Salmon Oil will remain fresh for 90 days after opening the bottle IF the bottle is immediately recapped and refrigerated after each use.

Pumps arrive in a “locked” position within the white collar that screws onto the bottle.

To release it fully for pumping, follow these steps:

NOTE: Our Salmon Oil will become cloudy when refrigerated or frozen, but this is no cause for concern. (For more, see "Cloudy Fish Oil Myth", below.)

The recommended dosage for healthy adults is 3/4 teaspoon daily or as recommended by a health care professional.

This advice is based on intake recommendations from authoritative scientific bodies.

It is best to take Salmon Oil with a meal. If you experience excessive occurrences of fishy burps, try our lemon-flavored Salmon Oil.

CAUTIONS:

Salmon oil should be taken at the recommended dose. Consult with your physician before taking substantially higher doses, or taking this product if you are pregnant, diabetic, allergic to fish or iodine, using blood thinners, have a diagnosed cardiac condition or immune disorder, or anticipate surgery.

Omega-3s for Mothers, Infants, and Children

Here is what widely respected pediatrician William Sears, M.D. told us in respose to our question on this subject:

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"... experts attending

a 2005 workshop recommended at least 300 mg a day for pregnant and nursing mothers (most mothers get only 20-25% of this amount, unless they take omega-3 fish oil supplements). In our medical practice we have mothers take at least 500 mg of DHA per day during pregnancy and lactation."

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"The recommendation for infants is at least 200mg of DHA per day, which is the dosage added to infant formulas."

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Practically speaking, infants under one year old receive their omega-3s through mother's milk or fortified formula, but it is perfectly safe and perhaps even beneficial for infants to be given extra Vital Choice fish oil at a dose of around 300 mg a day of DHA. I stress DHA rather than EPA because DHA is the main brain growth omega 3."

NOTE: There are as yet no official omega-3 intake recommendations for children over two years of age, so please consult your pediatrician. A dose of 300 mg of DHA would be provided by 1 teaspoon of our Liquid Salmon Oil, 8 of our 500 mg Salmon Oil capsules, 4 of our 1000 mg capsules.

CAUTION: If your child has never had fish or fish oil, please check for seafood allergies (which are uncommon) by rubbing some Salmon Oil on his or her skin, in a less sensitive area such as the lower leg.

Our Salmon Oil will become cloudy if refrigerated or frozen, and this is no cause for concern. Makers of some highly refined, distilled fish oils assert, disingenuously, that if a fish oil becomes cloudy when cold this means it is not as pure or efficiacious as an oil that remains clear when cold. But if a fish oil becomes cloudy when cold this simply means that it retains some of the shorter chain fatty acids -- including small amounts of saturated fatty acids -- that occur naturally in fish.

In fact, most of what we know about the myriad health benefits of omega-3 fish oils comes from studies involving consumption of whole fish, which, like our Salmon Oil, contain small amounts of saturated fatty acids, which, in any case, are perfectly heart-healthful, according to the current scientific consensus.

The omega-3s in fish oil possess properties associated with “blood thinning”, but according to research by American Heart Association (AHA) consultant William Harris, Ph.D., they do not appear to pose any risk to persons taking blood-thinning drugs (e.g., Coumadin).

The U.S. FDA has not evaluated these statements. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Consult with your physician before taking doses substantially higher than recommended, or taking this product if you are pregnant, diabetic, allergic to fish or iodine, have a diagnosed cardiac condition or immune disorder.

Now you can make a vital choice for your four-legged friends too!

Our Wild Salmon Pet Jerky Squares contain only wild Alaskan sockeye salmon and all-natural, certified-organic ingredients. 

Each re-sealable bag contains more than a dozen moist, chewy pieces of wild sockeye salmon “jerky”.

 

Vets tell us that dogs need omega-3s to support heart health and help prevent or reduce joint inflammation, arthritis, and allergies – with symptoms like dry skin and ear infections – and a variety of other ailments.

Yet, many commercial dog foods are high in omega-6 fatty acids – which generally sustain inflammation – and low in omega-3s. So adding omega-3s to your dog’s diet is a very good idea.

*NOTE: Members of the allium family (e.g., garlic and onions) -- especially onions -- can be harmful to the minority of genetically susceptible dogs and cats, if consumed in significant quantities. Our Treats contain garlic and onion powder in tiny amounts that veterinarians consider very safe for virtually all dogs and cats.

Wild Alaskan Salmon, Brown Sugar* (Organic), Autolyzed Yeast Extract** (Organic), Soy Sauce*** (Organic), Molasses (Organic), Pineapple Juice (Organic), Sea Salt, Ginger Powder (Organic), Garlic Powder**** (Organic), Onion Powder**** (Organic), Black Pepper (Organic) 

*The amount of added sugar is so small that US regulations require that our nutritional analysis show the amount per 2 oz serving as zero grams.

**Substantial amounts of natural glutamate and MSG result when yeast dies and its own enzymes break down its own proteins into amino acids such as glutamate, in a process call autolyzation. (Glutamate and MSG also occur in naturally in some whole, unprocessed foods.)

***May contain wheat and gluten; May contain glutamate and MSG produced when the traditional, natural fermentation process used to make our organic soy sauce breaks down soybean proteins.

****Members of the allium family (garlic and onions) -- especially onions -- can be harmful to the minority of genetically susceptible dogs and cats, if consumed in significant quantities. Our Treats contain garlic and onion powder in tiny amounts that veterinarians consider very safe for virtually all dogs and cats.

Keep your pup healthy and happy with our Wild Salmon Skin Pet Chews. Dogs need omega-3s, too!

 

Our bone-shaped chews are made entirely of naturally dried wild salmon skin. Nothing else is added – no byproducts, no fillers, no rendered materials.

 

Each resealable bag contains three individually wrapped chews. Store sealed at room temperature. No freezing or refrigeration required.

 

*Note: Our chews are best enjoyed by pets outdoors or on washable surfaces, as they may shed scale particles. They can also impart a fishy smell and traces of oily residue to textured surfaces such as carpets or sheets.

 

Omega-3s can support pets' health
Vets tell us that dogs need omega-3s to support heart health and help prevent or reduce joint inflammation, arthritis, and allergies – with symptoms like dry skin and ear infections – and a variety of other ailments.

Yet, many commercial dog foods are high in omega-6 fatty acids – which generally sustain inflammation – and low in omega-3s. So adding omega-3s to your dog’s diet is a very good idea.

Spoil your pup with these healthy wild salmon treats ... they’re taste-tested by Vital Choice pets and guaranteed to please your four-footed friend!

 

Our bite-sized treats are made entirely of naturally dried wild salmon meat and skin. Nothing else is added – no byproducts, no fillers, no rendered materials.

 

Each resealable bag contains about 17 treats that resemble sushi rolls. Store sealed at room temperature ... no refrigeration required.

 

*Note: Our chews are best enjoyed by pets outdoors or on washable surfaces, as they may shed scale particles. They can also impart a fishy smell and traces of oily residue to textured surfaces such as carpets or sheets.

 

Vets tell us that dogs need omega-3s to support heart health and help prevent or reduce joint inflammation, arthritis, and allergies – with symptoms like dry skin and ear infections – and a variety of other ailments.

 

Yet, many commercial dog foods are high in omega-6 fatty acids – which generally sustain inflammation – and low in omega-3s. So adding omega-3s to your dog’s diet is a very good idea.

100% Dried Wild Pacific Salmon.  

 

Our all-natural Wild Salmon Sprinkles add the rich flavor and bountiful nutritional benefits of Wild Pacific Salmon to your pet’s regular food.

 

Just sprinkle some Wild Salmon Sprinkles over their pet food, and watch your canine or feline friend enjoy it as never before, even as they receive extra protein and omega-3s!

 

Vets tell us that dogs need omega-3s to support heart health and help prevent or reduce joint inflammation, arthritis, and allergies – with symptoms like dry skin and ear infections – and a variety of other ailments.   Yet, many commercial dog foods are high in omega-6 fatty acids – which generally sustain inflammation – and low in omega-3s. So adding omega-3s to your dog’s diet is a very good idea.

Did you know?
Salmon is a huge staple of a sled dog's diet in many parts of Alaska. 

 

“Dog mushers rely on a healthy catch of salmon to feed themselves and their teams all winter.”
- Jon Little, Alaska Sled Dog Racer 

 

Nurture your pup’s inner sled dog!