RICH IN OMEGA 3, 6 AND 9

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ESSENTIALLY FATTY
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ax EFA is a synergistic actually an essential fatty acid, but a
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID COMPLEX and proprietary formula special type of linoleic acid that is de-
comprised of the following rived from safflower oil. There have been
oils containing essential numerous published studies suggesting
fatty acids (EFAs): flaxseed oil, wheat that CLA may increase metabolism, pro-
germ oil, evening primrose oil, borage mote fat loss (especially abdominal fat),
oil and conjugated linoleic acid. Max and help reduce the risk of certain types
EFA is rich in the omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty of cancers.
acids and delivers the beneficial doses Max EFA provides two excellent
needed daily. sources of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
EFAs are considered “essential” be- including, borage seed oil and evening
cause they cannot be synthesized by primrose oil. Gamma-linolenic acid is an-
the human body and required daily for other omega-6 fatty acid. Borage seed
optimal health. The two essential fatty oil has the highest GLA content of any
acids are alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA (an plant source. Evening primrose oil also
omega-3 fatty acid), and linoleic acid (an provides a rich source of gamma-lino-
omega-6 fatty acid). It has been estimat- lenic acid. Used for centuries, both bor-
ed that as many as 80 age seed oil and evening
percent of Americans primrose oil provides a
are deficient in EFAs, wide range of benefits
and supplementation including cardiovascu-
is the only effective lar health, premenstrual
way to achieve healthy comfort for women and
EFA levels. Therefore, skin health.
everyone should be Max EFA is one of the
taking a quality EFA key products of the Max
supplement. The spe- Muscle Core 4 Program
cially formulated Max and complements with
EFA is designed to pro- one of our premier pro-
vide daily EFAs and to teins like MaxPro or High
help maintain healthy 5, Max Glutamine, and
hormone levels, sup- vitamin/mineral supple-
port healthy immune ments like Max Com-
function, promote car- By Phil Harvey, PhD, RD, FACN plete or Max Vit-Acell
diovascular health and Anti-Oxidant. We also
promote healthy metabolic function. offer several additional essential oil and
Flaxseed oil is considered to be the EPA/DHA options in the Max Nutraceuti-
world’s richest source of the two very cal omega family of products including,
important essential fatty acids alpha- Omega 3 Plus or Fish Oil High Grade.
linolenic acid (ALA) and linoleic acids. Any omega-3 fatty acid supplement,
ALA can be converted into eicosap- including ALA, should not be taken by
entaenoic acid (EPA) in the body, thus people who are on blood thinners (i.e.
supporting healthy prostaglandin (hor- aspirin or warfarin), other anticoagulants,
mone-like substances derived from fat- or facing surgery and should inform their
ty acids) production and cardiovascular physician. If pregnant or lactating, con-
health. Flaxseed oil also contains oleic sult your healthcare practitioner before
acid, an omega-9 fatty acid, which is using this product.† MS&F
non-essential. Wheat germ oil is a rich
source of linoleic acid and also contains
oleic acid and linolenic acid. In addition, Who is Dr. Harvey? Phillip W. Harvey, PhD, RD, FACN, is the
For more information or to find the store nearest you, visit us online at
it is rich in the nutrients octacosanol Chief Scientific Officer for Max Muscle.  A leading expert in
nutritional biochemistry and sports nutrition, he has been involved
maxmuscle.com and Vitamin E.
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is not in education, research and the nutritional industry for more than 24
years. To ask him a question, please visit www.maxmuscle.com.

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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