Abstract: The invention relates to highly concentrated DHA and EPA formulations in a soft gel capsule. A capsule may contain at least 80% omega-3 fatty acids, salts or derivatives thereof, where EPA and DHA are present in relative amounts of greater than or equal to 3:1 or less than or equal to 1:3, and constitute at least 75% to greater than 95% of the total fatty acids present in the capsule. Capsules of the invention may be provided in a blister package so as to provide clean and protected oils that are easy to travel with. Compliance is improved with one-pill-a-day dosing and the days of the week imprinted on the foil packing. Anitoxidant protection may be provided by rosemary and vitamin C.

Abstract: The invention relates to nutritional compositions and methods of using these compositions for the treatment of renal disease. More particularly, the invention discloses compositions of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and/or proteins in amounts that can be used to supplement the nutritional deficiencies observed in patients afflicted with renal disease, renal insufficiency, or end-stage renal disease. The compositions of the invention can also be used as nutritional supplements for patients undergoing dialysis therapy or for patients on a restricted diet. In addition, the compositions can be used in combination or alone as a method of treating or managing a subject in the various stages of chronic renal disease, or throughout disease progression.