Nordic Naturals'® Ultimate Omega Sport™ Packs Pure Fitness Into One Powerful Product Available Exclusively at GNC™

WATSONVILLE, Calif., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Naturals, the industry leader in omega-3 fish oil, has created the ultimate fitness solution for sports enthusiasts with Ultimate Omega Sport™ -- concentrated fish oil for high intensity support. Available exclusively at GNC for one year, Ultimate Omega Sport is offered at over 4800 GNC retail locations and online at www.gnc.com. Used in clinical trials with professional athletes and proven to be free of athletic-banned substances, Ultimate Omega Sport is the first omega-3 fish oil worldwide to be included in the NSF Certified for Sports Program, also known as the Athletic Banned Substances Program, which provides certified products with an approved symbol on the packaging. The Certification Program's rigorous testing and certification process ensures that the product fully complies with current NSF standards and that athletes can enjoy Nordic Naturals' Ultimate Omega Sport fish oil without unknowingly consuming banned or prohibited substances or their metabolites. To learn more about the NSF Certification, visit www.NNProSports.com.

According to neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Maroon, "Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega Sport provides the best source of omega-3s for athletes in training. As a neurosurgeon I have seen the benefits of this powerful omega-3 fish oil in my practice and as an endurance athlete myself."

Ultimate Omega Sport provides highly concentrated omega-3s, packing 1,650 mg of EPA+DHA per serving and delivers these important benefits:

• Promotes heart health
• Supports the body's natural anti-inflammatory response
• Supports respiration and circulation
• Promotes mental performance and focus
• Supports healthy metabolism

"My clinical research with patients and with professional football players clearly indicates the importance of fish oil for athletes and sports participants. Key results include joint support as well as improved heart health. We chose Nordic Naturals for this research because of its superior reputation," adds Dr. Maroon.

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. Nordic Naturals products are regularly chosen by independent research institutions and universities with 13 published scientific studies already completed. Distributing to over 20 countries on 6 continents, Nordic Naturals offers over 150 products in a variety of flavors, concentrations, and delivery forms. For information, call 800.662.2544 or visit www.nordicnaturals.com.

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