Fortified Omega 3

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Natroceutics delivers an Omega 3 for those who do not wish to compromise on quality and expect the best in purity and efficacy from their Omega 3 supplementation.

It is produced from sustainable, wild caught Alaskan pollock. Each batch is tested for absolute purity and is free from heavy metals and contaminants with a market leading TOTOX score of no more than 5 at encapsulation.

Our Fortified version of our Omega 3 has the addition of Lutemax 2020™ which is a researched and globally recognized Lutein + Zeaxanthin combination supported by scientific evidence. Over and above this, each capsule also contains Vitamin K2 as K2Vital®. This produces the ultimate combination to enhance the cardiovascular, cognitive and eye health benefits of our Omega 3.

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are important omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil and are available to consumers in two forms: triglyceride (TG) or ethyl ester (EE) form.

These oils, fresh from the source, the way nature intended are in the TG form. The main difference between these forms comes during the distillation process in fish oil production whereby contaminants are removed and omega 3 molecules, EPA and DHA are concentrated. This process requires the conversion of TGs to EEs for concentration to occur.

However, once this distillation process is complete, there is the option to leave the fatty acids attached to an ethyl alcohol (EE) or reattach to glycerol backbone (TG) as an additional step in the process.

EE forms of omega 3 supplements are prevalent in the marketplace because of cost. Bulk EE concentrates typically cost 30-40% less than TG concentrates. They are cheaper to produce than TG forms and are also considered easier to commercially distribute.

The problem arises in the efficacy between EE and TG forms. Studies have shown that EE forms are the least bioavailable form of these fatty acids when compared to TG/ whole fish and have a higher likelihood of oxidation.

Evidence has shown that TG fish oils result in up to 50% higher plasma EPA and DHA when compared with EE forms.

TG forms also have 30 – 50% improved absorption efficiency than EE forms. TG forms are more stable when consumed compared with EE forms that oxidise readily.

During the metabolism process, TG forms are able to break from the glycerol backbone and reattach once absorbed. This is important as fats are stored and transported in the body in TG form.

EE forms are processed in the liver where the EE form is split into fatty acid and ethyl alcohol. The fatty acid must then be re-synthesised into a TG form for distribution in the body. In order to do this, the fatty acid must take a triglyceride backbone from an existing molecule. This donor molecule will then have to find another backbone and this can cause a ripple effect. This is far less efficient than the natural TG form. Subsequently, the release of ethyl alcohol may produce oxidative stress in the body in addition to the release of ethanol.

EE forms have been a part of the human diet for approximately 20 years, whereas TG forms have been provided by nature for an estimated 500 million years.

To summarise:

TG Form:

  • Natural form found in fish and naturally integrated into the human body.

  • Triglyceride backbone allows greater bioavailability and efficient absorption.

  • More stable form due to intact glycerol backbone when consuming.

EE Form:

  • Processed form that fish oil is converted into when distilled.

  • Lower production cost results in decreased bioavailability and additional processing by the body.

  • Reduced stability and greater tendency towards oxidation.