GoldEgg Omega-3 eggs contain 10x more Omega-3 than regular eggs. Omega-3 enriched eggs are laid by hens fed a diet that includes flaxseed, a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.
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Omega-3 polyunsaturates help to improve heart health by slightly lowering blood pressure. They may also help to reduce the risk of irregular heartbeat (or arrhythmia).
These benefits come from Omega-3’s ability to reduce triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood. This, in turn, contributes to the slowing down of plaque build up in the arteries.1
1National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Library of Medicine, https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000767.htm
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Omega-3 polyunsaturates are essential fatty acids that are important to the healthy development of the brain, nerves and eyes.
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Each large GoldEgg Omega-3 egg contains 50% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin E.
Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that helps to protect the body’s cells from aging caused by damage from free radicals. This may help to protect against some cancers.1
*Each 53 g large Omega enriched egg provides 50% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin E, compared to 10% contained in non-enriched 53 g large egg.
1Dieticians of Canada, https://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-A-Z/Vitamins/Food-Sources-of-Vitamin-E.aspx
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Folate and Vitamin B12 are involved in the formation1 and health maintenance of red blood cells2.
Each large GoldEgg Omega-3 egg provides 80% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin B12 and 20% of the recommended daily value of folate.
1Dieticians of Canada, https://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-A-Z/Vitamins/Food-Sources-of-Folate.aspx
2Dieticians of Canada, https://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-A-Z/Vitamins/Food-Sources-of-Vitamin-B12.aspx -
All packaging for GoldEgg eggs – pulp and plastic – are made from 100% post consumer recycled materials. Empty cartons are 100% recyclable (where available).
Free Run Omega-3 Large Eggs
1Canadian Association of Optometrists, https://opto.ca/health-library/national-nutrition-month-eye-food-info
2American Optometric Association, https://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/caring-for-your-vision/diet-and-nutrition/lutein
Omega-3 Large White Eggs
1Canadian Association of Optometrists, https://opto.ca/health-library/national-nutrition-month-eye-food-info
2American Optometric Association, https://www.aoa.org/patients-and-public/caring-for-your-vision/diet-and-nutrition/lutein