GOLDEN-PREMIUM EGGS with Omega-3, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Lutein and Choline. What are Rose Acre GOLDEN-PREMIUM eggs? Rose Acre Farms GOLDEN-PREMIUM eggs are from cage-free country hens and contain 35% of the Daily value of Vitamin D and 25% of the Daily Value of Vitamin E and 100 mgs of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (which contain DHA & EPA). GOLDEN-PREMIUM eggs come from chickens that have been fed a special diet of premium grains fortified with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids and Vitamin E. Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids are required for the normal development of the brain, nerve tissues and eyes. There are 7.5 IUs of Vitamin E (an important anti-oxident) in each GOLDEN-PREMIUM egg, which is 7 times the amount of Vitamin E found in ordinary eggs (1 IU). This is 25% of the Recommended Daily Value of 30 IUs of Vitamin E. GOLDEN-PREMIUM eggs contain 35% of the daily value of Vitamin D (130 IU's). What are Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids? Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids are Polyunsaturated Fats, the "Good Fats". These are most often found in cold water ocean fish. Linolenic acid is the starting point of Omega-3s and is the building block for Omega derivatives DHA (Docosahexaenic Acid) and EPA (Eicosapentaaenic Acid). Omega-3s are called Essential Fatty Acids because they are required for the normal development of the brain, nerve tissues and the eyes. The human body cannot produce Essential Fatty Acids such as Omega-3s, therefore they must be consumed in the diet. Other dietary sources of Omega-3s are Red Snapper and Cold Water Ocean Fish. For more information on Omega-3's visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega-3_fatty_acid What is special about our chickens' feed? Rose Acre GOLDEN-PREMIUM eggs come from chickens that are fed a wholesome grain based diet rich in Omega-3s and fortified with Vitamin D, E, Lutein and Choline with absolutely no added growth hormones. We use only premium selected wholesome grains grown by local area farmers, then custom mill these grains ourselves, to make the most wholesome chicken feed possible. Why are Rose Acre GOLDEN-PREMIUM eggs an important part of today's diet? Most dietitians feel it is preferable to get nutrients in a wholesome food source. And since some people do not get enough Vitamin D & E and Omega-3s in their diet, GOLDEN-PREMIUM eggs can help balance that need. GOLDEN-PREMIUM eggs are a good source of nature's most perfect for of protein (10% of the Daily Value in each large egg). GOLDEN-PREMIUM eggs also contain 160 MCGS of Lutein per egg and 300 MGS of Choline. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble prohormones, the two major forms of which are vitamin D2 (or ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (or cholecalciferol). The term vitamin D also refers to metabolites and other analogues of these substances. Vitamin D3 is produced in skin exposed to sunlight, specifically ultraviolet B radiation. Vitamin D plays an important role in the maintenance of organ systems. Vitamin D regulates the calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood by promoting their absorption from food in the intestines, and by promoting re-absorption of calcium in the kidneys. It promotes bone formation and mineralization and is essential in the development of an intact and strong skeleton. It inhibits parathyroid hormone secretion from the parathyroid gland. According to some studies, Vitamin D may affect the immune system by promoting immunosuppression, phagocytosis, and anti-tumor activity. Vitamin D deficiency can result from inadequate intake coupled with inadequate sunlight exposure, disorders that limit its absorption, conditions that impair conversion of vitamin D into active metabolites, such as liver or kidney disorders, or, rarely, by a number of hereditary disorders. Deficiency results in impaired bone mineralization, and leads to bone softening diseases, rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults, and possibly contributes to osteoporosis. Vitamin D deficiency may also be linked to many forms of cancer. Very few foods are naturally rich in vitamin D, and most vitamin D intake is in the form of fortified products including milk. GOLDEN-PREMIUM eggs each contain 35% of the Daily Value of Vitamin D (130 IU's per egg!). For more information on Vitamin D visit:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_D What is Choline? Choline is an organic compound, classified as an essential nutrient and usually grouped within the Vitamin B complex. This natural amine is found in the lipids that make up cell membranes and in the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Adequate intakes for this micronutrient of between 425 to 550 milligrams daily, for adults, have been established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. Each GOLDEN-PREMIUM egg contains 300 MGS per egg! For more information on Choline please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choline What is Lutein & why so important to human vision? Lutein is one of over 600 known naturally occurring carotenoids. Often found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, lutein is employed by organisms as an antioxidant and for blue light absorption. Why is Lutein important to the human eye? Lutein is found in a concentrated area of the macula of the eye, a small area of the retina responsible for central vision. The hypothesis for the natural concentration is that lutein helps protect from oxidative stress and high-energy light. Various research studies have shown that a direct relationship exists between lutein intake and pigmentation in the eye. Several studies also show that an increase in macula pigmentation decreases the risk for eye diseases such as Age-related Macular Degeneration. For more information on Lutein please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutein Each GOLDEN-PREMIUM egg contains 160 MCGS of Lutein per egg! return