Watsonville, CA (May 4, 2009) Nordic Naturals, the leading manufacturer of omega-3 fish oils in the U.S. marketplace, and RECO Pharmaceuticals are hosting a free educational seminar for doctors and pharmacists of the Dominican Republic entitled “Omega-3 Fish Oil: Applications and Emerging Research” to be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 pm at the Hotel V Centenario International on George Washington Avenue in Santo Domingo. A cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception will follow. The event kicks off Nordic Naturals launch in the Dominican Republic with the company also sharing information about its product portfolio and patented technology. Professionals can learn more about this lecture or RSVP by calling RECO Pharmaceuticals at 809.689.8885.

The lecture will address the many health benefits of omega-3 essential fatty acids as well as the biochemistry behind their efficacy. The lecture will be given by expert Stuart Tomc, a foremost authority on fish oil, omega research and the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids with over 20 years experience in the field of Nutritional Medicine. He is a respected consultant to the World Health Organization and integrative physicians worldwide having traveled the world as an educator and trainer for over 12 years. With an accomplished background in media appearances, Stuart is adept at educating, entertaining, and delivering a powerful message on important health subjects in today’s changing world. Stuart currently serves as National Educator and Spokesperson for Nordic Naturals.

Nordic Naturals has built a strong reputation in the omega fatty acid category by delivering exceptional purity, freshness, taste and demonstrating environmental responsibility. The company uses a patented purification process and a proprietary deodorization procedure that delivers ultra pure oils with virtually no fishy taste or odor. Its unique re-esterification process yields natural triglyceride oils with over 98% triglycerides at all concentration levels. Nordic Naturals products have been used in over 30 clinical studies, of which 10 have been published in peer-reviewed journals. Such quality standards have allowed the company to become the market leader in the United States with nearly 50% market share and strong continued growth.

Distributing products to over 20 countries on all 7 continents, Nordic Naturals has the largest portfolio of Omega-3 products in the world with over 150 different fish oil products, including liquids, soft gels, and children's chewables. In addition, the company is the largest producer of cod liver oil in the world, exclusively utilizing Arctic Cod (Skrei) as raw material. Nordic Naturals was recently named the “Top-Rated Supplement Brand” by the 2008 ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin and Supplement Users, receiving two recognitions, #1 Rated Health Food Store Brand  for Consumer Satisfaction and #1 Rated Overall Brand for Consumer Satisfaction throughout 8 different distribution channels in the United States. For information, call 800.662.2544 or visit www.nordicnaturals.com.

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To learn more about Nordic Naturals and this local event, please contact Guillermo Cochon at 809.689.8885.