Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for maintaining overall health, supporting brain function, heart health, and reducing inflammation. To provide the highest quality product, our Omega-3 supplements are in pure triglyceride form.
What is Triglyceride Form?
Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in two primary forms in dietary supplements: triglyceride and ethyl ester. The triglyceride form is the natural form found in fish and other marine sources, where three fatty acids are attached to a glycerol backbone. This form is the same as what is found in whole foods, making it a more natural and familiar structure for the body to process.
Benefits of Triglyceride Form Omega-3
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Superior Absorption:
- Bioavailability: Research indicates that Omega-3 fatty acids in triglyceride form are more readily absorbed by the body compared to the ethyl ester form. This means that a higher percentage of the Omega-3s you consume are actually utilized by your body, enhancing their effectiveness.
- Digestive Efficiency: The triglyceride form is more efficiently broken down and absorbed in the intestines, ensuring that you get the maximum benefit from each dose.
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Enhanced Stability:
- Oxidation Resistance: Omega-3 fatty acids in triglyceride form are less prone to oxidation compared to the ethyl ester form. Oxidation can degrade the quality and efficacy of Omega-3 supplements. The triglyceride form helps maintain the integrity and potency of the fatty acids.
- Longer Shelf Life: Due to their stability, triglyceride form Omega-3 supplements typically have a longer shelf life, ensuring that the product remains effective for a longer period.
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Better Taste and Fewer Side Effects:
- Improved Palatability: Omega-3 supplements in triglyceride form are generally better tolerated by the digestive system and have a milder taste, reducing the likelihood of fishy aftertaste or burps.
- Reduced Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Users often report fewer digestive issues, such as nausea or discomfort, when taking Omega-3 in triglyceride form compared to other forms.
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Natural and Safe:
- Mimics Natural Dietary Sources: Since triglyceride form Omega-3s mimic the natural structure found in whole fish, they are more easily recognized and processed by the body.
- Safety Profile: Being in a more natural state, triglyceride form Omega-3s are considered safe for a wide range of consumers, including those with sensitive stomachs or specific dietary restrictions.
Our commitment to quality means providing Omega-3 supplements in their most natural and effective form. By choosing Omega-3 in triglyceride form, you benefit from superior absorption, enhanced stability, better taste, and a safer, more natural supplement. This ensures you get the maximum health benefits, supporting your brain, heart, and overall wellness effectively. If you have any further questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our support team HERE
Sources:
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Superior Absorption:
- Dyerberg, J., Madsen, P., Møller, J. M., Aardestrup, I., & Schmidt, E. B. (2010). Bioavailability of marine n-3 fatty acid formulations. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, 83(3), 137-141.
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Enhanced Stability:
- Albert, B. B., Derraik, J. G. B., Cameron-Smith, D., Hofman, P. L., & Cutfield, W. S. (2013). Fish oil supplements in New Zealand are highly oxidised and do not meet label content of n-3 PUFA. Scientific Reports, 5, 7928.
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Better Taste and Fewer Side Effects:
- Krokan, H. E., Bjerve, K. S., & Mørk, E. (1993). The biotransformation and bioavailability of n-3 fatty acids in the ethyl ester form compared with the triglyceride form. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Lipids and Lipid Metabolism, 1168(1), 59-67.