Salmon, sardines, sea bass, tuna, trout, mackerel, and anchovy contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA), the most potent forms of omega-3s. Carvalho minimal mercury albacore tuna and Carvalho wild caught king salmon both provide healthy doses of omega-3 and other critical nutrients.Because omega-3 oils mostly come from cold-water fish and wild game—not often found in most American diets—most people don't get enough of these essential fatty acids (EFAs). In addition, many food processors eliminate natural omega-3 oils, which have a tendency to spoil, to keep their products fresher.Scientific evidence for the benefits of fatty fish and fish oil has been building since the late 1970s when it was discovered that the native Inuits, who ate a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids, had surprisingly low heart attack rates. Since then, thousands of studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids promote cardiovascular health—and can help treat a host of other physiological and neurological disorders.Given the mounting evidence, the American Heart Association released new dietary recommendations in the fall of 2000 advising that everyone eat at least two 3-ounce servings of fatty fish every week. Others suggest three or more servings of fish per week.Health conscious consumers who don't eat cold water fish two to three times a week should consider a high-quality fish oil supplement with at least 18% EPA (180 mg) and 12% DHA (120 mg), according to Jigsaw Health President Patrick Sullivan."We're adding this product because there is a dearth of high quality Omega 3 supplements on the market," said Sullivan.

"Like all of our products, Jigsaw's essential omega 3 is the highest quality on the market and packaged appropriately for accurate dosages. Our fish oil supplements are easy to buy and simple to take, but will make a huge difference in the health of many of our customers." Consumers interested in getting omega-3 fish oil in their diets can also try Jigsaw's Carvalho minimal mercury albacore tuna and Carvalho wild caught king salmon both being sold online at Jigsaw Health. Working with Oregon State University, Carvalho Fisheries was the first to test, classify, and produce a minimal-mercury albacore tuna. Carvalho is a "first receiver" of albacore tuna—meaning that it's purchased at the dock directly from the West Coast fishermen who catch it. Carvalho's plant is HACCP certified to FDA and NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) export standards.

Press Relations:    Lindsay Sullivan Jigsaw Health (480) 212-9000Brian Brodrick Jackson Spalding (404) 724-2513.