Essential Omega-3 For Optimal Health

The concentration of EPA and DHA in fish oils can vary from between 8 and 80%. This depends on the source of the omega-3s, how the oil is processed, and the amounts of other ingredients included in the supplement. However, it’s not simply the higher the concentration the better. Our fish oil is a blend of highly concentrated fish oil (from Tuna) and natural fish oil (from Hoki). The concentrated tuna oil is extracted using a combination of molecular distillation and enzymatic action. This avoids the extreme heat and retains the important components of the oil for health. We blend the highly concentrated omega-3 oil (in natural triglyceride form) with our natural hoki oil (also in natural triglyceride form), so you get the most DHA and EPA, as well as other natural fish oil nutrients for health. And this has contributed to a positive impact on the oil’s anti-inflammatory properties.

DHA and EPA are both essential omega-3 fatty acids, and they have their own distinct benefits and roles in the body. However, research suggests that DHA might be more efficiently absorbed and incorporated into tissues compared to EPA. Because DHA is structurally significant for cell membranes, brain and retina and critical organ development, DHA tends to be prioritized in terms of its incorporation into tissues. In addition, converting DHA to EPA is generally considered to be relatively more efficient compared to the conversion of EPA to DHA.

Flaxseed oil contains alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is also part of the omega-3 family. Although ALA plays some role in managing inflammation, its effects are minimal compared to EPA and DHA.ALA can be partially converted to EPA and DHA, but that conversion is very limited and can be inhibited by lifestyle and health factors. Hence, while flaxseed and flaxseed oil can provide valuable health benefits, they do not contribute to the increase of active forms of omega-3s, which is DHA and EPA.