How rugby injury and '˜fishy burps' inspired new health drink

Marcus Mollinga in his rugby days.Marcus Mollinga in his rugby days.
Marcus Mollinga in his rugby days.
A torn knee ligament while playing rugby led Marcus Mollinga to create a drink which is taking the health world by storm.

Marcus is the brains behind Omegawater – the first all natural health water which contains Omega 3 and eight essential vitamins.

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The idea for his product came about after Marcus was injured playing rugby in Lancaster.

During his rehab, the former Lancaster Boys’ Grammar School pupil researched and took Omega 3, a fatty acid available in fish oil tablets which can be taken to improve joint health.

Marcus' OmegaWater drinks.Marcus' OmegaWater drinks.
Marcus' OmegaWater drinks.

“I hated taking Omega 3 capsules because they gave me fishy burps!” said Marcus.

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“So I decided to create an all natural tasty water with the added benefits of Omega 3.

“12 months later I have the finished product.”

Marcus’ new drink, which is said to have the highest levels of Vitamin A, D and E and Omega 3 EPA DHA of any health water on the market today, is available in three flavours: pineapple and coconut, pink grapefruit and mixed berry.

Marcus' OmegaWater drinks.Marcus' OmegaWater drinks.
Marcus' OmegaWater drinks.

“Our main aim is to provide generally health conscious individuals with a healthy alternative to unnatural beverages that are high in sugar and additives,” said Marcus.

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“We would also love Omegawater to help consumers with a wide range of health conditions.

“We believe that the high levels of vitamins and Omega 3 could really help athletes with joint injuries and athletes looking to improve immune system, bone, joint, eye, brain and heart health as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle which will in turn help improve many more health conditions.”

Although Omega 3 is usually associated with a fishy taste, special technology called nano encapsulation allowed Marcus and his team to mask the taste and scent while also keeping the drink 100 per cent natural.

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Our sister newspaper the Lancashire Evening Post, reviewing the drink, said it was “definitely worth a try to rehydrate with after exercise or just to keep you going throughout the day”.

Marcus has now returned to rugby and plays for Preston Grasshoppers.

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