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October 20, 2010

Nordic Naturals Offers Omega-3 Fish Oil Seminar in Istanbul for Doctors and Pharmacists of Turkey

Watsonville, CA (October 20, 2010) Nordic Naturals, the leading manufacturer of omega-3 fish oils in the United States, and Eksen Life, national distributor of the company’s products in Turkey, are hosting an educational seminar for doctors and pharmacists entitled “The Big Fat Story: Correcting the Omega-3 Deficiency” to be held on Wednesday, November 3rd at 6:00 pm at the Consul General’s residence located at Üçşehitler Sok. No: 2, İstinye, İstanbul. A cocktail and hors d’oeuvre reception will follow. The event kicks off Nordic Naturals launch in Turkey with the company also sharing information about its product portfolio and patented technology. Professionals can learn more about this lecture by calling Eksen Life at +90 212 465 9112. Please RSVP by calling The Consul General of the United States of America at (0212) 335-9062 or emailing rsvpist@state.gov.

The lecture, presented by Chris Mohr, PhD, RD, CSSD, will address the many health benefits of omega-3 essential fatty acids as well as the biochemistry behind their efficacy and the importance of purity. Dr. Mohr, a nutritional expert, author and educator, has an innovative, integrated approach to wellness, weight loss, nutrition, and exercise supported by years of experience in academics, research, and practical fieldwork. He received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Nutrition, from Penn State University and the University of Massachusetts, respectively and his PhD in exercise physiology, with a focus on the treatment and prevention of overweight and obesity, from the University of Pittsburgh. Well known to U.S. media, Dr. Mohr is the Sports Nutrition Advisor to Men’s Fitness Magazine and has written over 500 articles for consumer publications, newspapers, and websites, such as Men’s Health, Weight Watchers Magazine, and Fitness Magazine, to name a few. In addition, he is a registered dietitian and a board certified specialist in sports dietetics.

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 90% triglycerides at all concentration levels. 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.

Since 1995, Nordic Naturals has been the industry leader in fish oil supplementation, setting standards of excellence in the areas of purity, freshness, taste, and sustainability. With a reputation for efficacy and potency, Nordic Naturals fish oils and EFA blends are regularly chosen by independent research institutions and universities with 13 published scientific studies already completed and more than 30 currently underway. Distributing to over 30 countries on 6 continents, Nordic Naturals offers over 150 products in a variety of flavors, concentrations, and delivery forms. Nordic Naturals continues to deliver on its promise of innovation and quality you can trust.

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