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Recently Good Morning America reported there are PCB’s in fish oil supplements, or omega-3 fatty acid supplements, and some suppliers of these supplements are being sued.

On March 2nd, 2010 the makers and sellers of fish oil supplements were sued by the Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation in California for not telling consumers that their products contained toxic levels of PCBs.

Why is that important?  It’s important because PCB’s were outlawed decades ago.  Why? PCB’s can cause cancer.

The defendants include the world’s largest producer of omega-3 fish oil and some of the most well known and biggest sellers of fish oil supplements.

The “experts” on the show recommended you buy a fish oil with the least amount of PCB’s! No kidding.

Do you really want any PCB’s in your fish oil supplements?

Why not choose one with NO PCB’s?
 
Many of these fish-oil products also contain mercury as well.  

Get a little mercury poisoning as well.  No thank you!

It can be tempting to buy those low priced supplements seen on the shelves of your favorite drug or discount store.  Wow, the same stuff you’ve been paying more money for from your favorite supplement distributor. Why not save some money?

Do you really know what you are getting?

Your favorite supplement distributor  is a company that is trusted…a company that does clinical studies on their products and performs rigorous quality controls.

You know their products are pure, safe and effective…

BUT…

 ”After all, how bad can the lower priced supplement be?”

The answer is – pretty bad!

Many of the labels said the omega-3 supplement was treated to reduce or remove PCBs. As a consumer you were lead to believe they were safe!

The manufacturer probably didn’t test for PCBs and neither did the companies selling their omega-3 supplements to the consumer

Could it be they tested the products, knew they were contaminated with PCBs and sold them to the public anyway?  That would be even worse.

 So what can you do as a consumer? Here are my recommendations:

Get your supplements from an established company with a reputation for quality and integrity.  One that runs rigorous quality controls on their products and doesn’t trust the supplier to do the testing.

The company would also require pharmaceutical grade quality controls on their products. They would conduct clinical studies on their products and publish these studies in peer-reviewed medical journals.

What company would that be?  Shaklee Corporation. The product, the only one I know and trust, OmegaGuard® from Shaklee Corporation.

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PLEASANTON, Calif., March 5, 2010 – Shaklee Corporation, the leading natural nutrition company in the U.S., would like to congratulate the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding for taking home an astounding 21 medals, including six Gold medals at the Games in Vancouver.  Since 1980, Shaklee has been the exclusive nutritional sponsor of the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding to help these world-class athletes achieve peak performance through optimal nutrition.

Comprised of 14 different men’s and women’s national teams, the U.S. Ski Team, which includes leading athletes across Alpine, Cross Country, Disabled, Freestyle and Jumping/Nordic Combined categories, and U.S. Snowboarding have long trusted Shaklee Nutrition. This 30 year partnership is a natural fit because both the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding are aligned with Shaklee’s dedication to scientific research, quality control and science-based products.

“What makes our partnership so successful is our unwavering commitment to nutritional standards and product safety” says Roger Barnett, Chairman and CEO of Shaklee Corporation. “By conducting over 80,000 quality tests each year, we guarantee the purity and effectiveness of each and every product our athletes and consumers use.”

Working to optimize the athletes’ health and performance, the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding Sport Science Director, Troy Flanagan, works closely with Shaklee to create a nutritional regimen that helps to give them an edge over the competition. “Shaklee products are invaluable to our U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding,” says Troy Flanagan, USSA Sport Science Director. “By working with the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S., we’re confident that we’re providing our athletes with the best, cutting-edge products to help ensure optimal body conditioning.*” 

To help maintain health and wellness, the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding nutrition teams recommend that their athletes take several Shaklee nutritional products to boost their immune systems, whether they’re pushing through jet lag, harsh temperatures, tough training or the stress of competition. As the skiers and snowboarders travel four to five months straight each year, the Shaklee nutrient, energy and hydration products help them to perform at the highest level despite rigorous conditions.*

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About Shaklee Corporation

Founded more than 50 years ago, Shaklee has been a leading provider of premium-quality natural nutrition products, personal care products, and environmentally friendly home care products. In 2000, Shaklee became the first company in the world to be Climate Neutral^tm certified to totally offset its CO2 emissions, resulting in a net-zero impact on the environment. With a robust product portfolio, including more than 50 patents and patents pending worldwide, Shaklee has more than 1.25 million Members and Distributors around the globe and operates in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, and China.

For information about Shaklee, visit our web site 

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