Description

Natural Factors' Learning Factors delivers essential fatty acid (EFA) rich oils for brain health. It contains dolphin-friendly tuna oil (EPA and DHA), evening primrose oil (GLA), vitamin E and thyme oil. Learning Factors is specially formulated for children and adults who want to enhance mental focus, attention and concentration.

Since the brain is made up of a high concentration of fats, it must have optimum resources of healthy fats (like essential fatty acids) to function properly. Omega 3 essential fatty acids are found in flax seeds, green leafy vegetables, walnuts, and fatty fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines. Omega 3s found in tuna consist of biologically active EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which are a precursor to beneficial prostaglandins (a hormone-like substance).  

Omega 3s have been shown to improve ADHD symptoms and reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers and inflammation. Furthermore, research suggests DHA can support healthy brain development, improve cognitive ability and support visual development.

Evening primrose oil contains the omega 6 essential fatty acid known as GLA (gamma linolenic acid). The body converts GLA to a hormone-like substance called prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). GLA helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels and decrease the production of the inflammatory compound arachidonic acid. Vitamin E and thyme oil are potent antioxidants that preserve the fatty acids and optimize availability.

Pros

Natural Factors' Learning Factors is solvent- and pesticide-free and is regularly tested for heavy metals and peroxides. It does not contain artificial preservatives, color, corn, dairy, gluten, starch, or yeast. Natural Factors is a high quality vitamin line in Canada featuring therapeutic potencies and supported by clinical research.

Learning Factors has the following benefits:

• EFA rich oil blend
• Supports brain health
• Enhances mental focus, attention and concentration

Cons

With high doses of fish oil, certain people may experience abdominal discomfort or diarrhea.

Evening primrose oil may worsen symptoms of temporal lobe epilepsy.

EFAs should not be taken at least 14 days prior to any type of surgery.

Pregnant or lactating women, people with pre-existing medical conditions or those taking medications should consult a physician before taking Learning Factors.

Be aware that some drugs may interact with the nutrients in Learning Factors including but not limited to:

• Amiodarone
• Anthralin
• Aspirin
• AZT
• Benzamycin
• Bile Acid Sequestrants
• Chemotherapy
• Cisplatin
• Colestipol
• Cyclophosphamide
• Cyclosporine
• Dapsone
• Docetaxel
• Doxorubicin
• Fenofibrate
• Fluorouracil
• Gemfibrozil
• Glyburide
• Griseofulvin
• Haloperidol
• HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (statins)
• Insulin
• Isoniazid
• Isotretinoin
• Lindane
• Lovastatin
• Mineral Oil
• Orlistat
• Paclitaxel
• Pentoxyfyline
• Pravastatin
• Risperidone
• Simvastatin
• Sodium fluoride
• Tamoxifen
• Valproic acid
• Warfarin

Is it for you?

If you want EFAs for mental focus and brain health, Learning Factors is for you.

However, pregnant or lactating women, people with pre-existing medical conditions or those taking medications should consult a physician before taking Learning Factors.

Dosage and Directions

Take 1 capsule, 2 to 4 times per day or as directed by a healthy professional.

Children under 5:
Take one capsule in the morning and the evening with food or drink.