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Herring Caviar Oil Phospholipids

• Fresh from the cold, deep arctic waters of Norway, Romega™ is a DHA-

rich omega-3 oil purified from choice, Golden Norwegian herring caviar.

• Romega™ is a combination of Omega-3 triglycerides and the highly

sought after Omega-3 phospholipids (PL), widely considered to be the most bioavailable form (30% and 50% PL grades available).

• This marine product is a cost-effective next generation Omega-3

ingredient for nutraceutical, functional food, and cosmeceutical applications.

What is Romega™

Herring are fished1

• ff the coast of

Norway Herring caught for filets Herring caviar (roe) collected Phospholipids gently extracted + Omega-3 triglycerides2 added = ROMEGA™!

1 MSC certified fishery 2 Friends-of-the-sea certified fish oil

Origins of Romega™

Romega™ PotentNutrition: Omega-3s

• You probably know that adding Omega-3s to your diet is good for your brain,

your vision, and your skin tone.

• You may have heard that infant nutrition requires three parts DHA (the longer

Omega-3) to one part EPA (the shorter Omega-3). This is the ratio that Romega™ products provide!

• You may also know that the anti-inflammatory properties of Omega-3s have

been associated with joint and cardiovascular health.

• But did you know that not all Omega-3s are the same?

• Omega-3s can be present in several forms, including triglycerides (TG) and

phospholipids (PL).

• Our bodies use triglycerides as energy and store the excess as fatty tissue.
• Phospholipids and their constituent fatty acids are bioaccreted and used in key

structures and functions through the body including metabolism, nerve signaling, and cell integrity.

• Phospholipids can contain choline, which the body needs for proper liver function,

lipid metabolism, and synthesis of the learning-associated neurotransmitter,

• acetylcholine. There is evidence suggesting that choline supplementation is

associated with preservation of memory function in aging adults.

Romega™ products are full of phospholipids!

Romega™ PotentNutrition: Phospholipids

• Romega™ is DHA-dominant: The DHA:EPA in Romega™ is nearly a 3:1 ratio –

similar to the ideal ratio for infant nutrition.

• Romega™ has the highest level of phospholipid-bound DHA in the market.
• Romega™ is the most potent Omega-3 phospholipid product available today.

Romega™ PotentNutrition: Review!

It’s obvious that we love our healthy Romega™ products, and we also have the science to support our love.

• Romega™ products are full of very digestible, very bioavailable DHA.

Bioavailability of EPA and DHA from Two Dietary Supplements ref. NCT01908374 ClinicalTrials.gov

• Romega™ products have demonstrated that they dramatically reduce incidents of

fishy repeats (burping).

Herring roe phospholipids improved plasma lipids and glycemic control in healthy, young subjects, B Bjørndal et al, 27th Nordic Lipidforum Symposium, Helsinki Finland, 6//2013

• Romega™ has been demonstrated to have a positive effect on the skin of individuals

suffering from psoriasis.

Oral Supplements of Omega-3 as an adjuct in the treatment of psoriasis CR Sgarbi, R Villa, and MBL Franco, J. Investigative Dermatology, 9/2012 and clinical studies are underway on human bioavailability (Bioavailability of EPA and DHA from Two Dietary Supplements ref. NCT01908374 ClinicalTrials.gov)

Romega’s™ Potent Nutrition Studies

• Because phospholipids are miscible in both oil and water, they pass through

the stomach and into the small intestine intact. This delivers the nutrition to where the body can utilize it, as well as escaping a case of the fish burps.

• Romega™ is a natural emulsifier, easily soluble in oil and dispersible in water,

and suitable for a wide variety of applications including gel capsules, beverages, powders, and creams.

• Romega™ is naturally stable (low FFA) and naturally resistant to oxidation.

Romega™ is Stomach Stable

• Norwegian herring roe shows minimal variability in lipid composition
• All of our roe comes from a MSC-certified, wild-catch fishery in Norway
• Our raw material is sourced sustainably from the existing, well-managed

Norwegian herring fishery.

• We will work with you to create customized blends with a Friends-of-the-Sea

fish oil to achieve the desired balance of viscosity and total phospholipids for your formulation.

• Kosher and Halal certification possible

Romega™ is Sustainable

• Amber viscous oil
• Oil soluble and water dispersible
• Natural emulsifier
• Romega™-50 powder in development

Romega™ Specifications

Superior Technical Profile (mg/g product)

Romega™- 30 Natural Romega™- 30 Premium Romega™- 50 Total Omega-3

290 430 320

EPA

100 90 70

DHA

130 300 220

Total Phospholipid

280 300 500

DHA-PL

79 85 142

EPA-PL

30 32 53

Choline*

40 42 62

% Phospholipids

28 30 50

*All measurements except choline in TG equivalent form.

Romega™ Specifications