Omega-3 forte - Information

The essential fatty acids – EPA and DHA

There are many different omega-3 fatty acids, but two of them (EPA and DHA) are usually in focus as they are essential for us and must be supplied through the diet, the body cannot manufacture them itself. Or, to some extent, it actually can. If there is a good supply of the vegetable short omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the body can convert this to some extent into the long fatty acids EPA and DHA. However, conversion is not efficient and therefore we need to make sure to get the long fats through food and/or dietary supplements. Omega-3 forte gives you 630 mg of omega-3 per capsule and is protected with the natural help of rosemary extract. Rosemary contains strong antioxidants that protect the oil against oxidation.

Sources in the diet

To cover the daily requirement of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, we are recommended to eat fish 2-3 times a week, preferably oily fish such as salmon, mackerel or herring. Many of us do not eat fish that often, so it is a good idea to review how much omega-3 we actually get. The question is also whether it would be environmentally sustainable if everyone ate fish 2-3 times a week. But you can also make sure to get extra vegetable omega-3 in the form of ALA to increase the body's ability to convert it into EPA and DHA. ALA is found in walnuts, flaxseeds, green leafy vegetables, algae and seaweed, for example.

Omega-3 for health

The first published study that could show the benefits of fatty fish was published in 1937. The researchers had studied the Eskimos at the time and were able to conclude that their diet with a lot of fatty fish, seals and whales meant that they avoided many of the welfare diseases of the Western world. In fact, this research was continued until the 1990s, when they switched to focusing mostly on EPA and DHA. Omega-3 fats have many functions in the body, but the ones we talk about most are their effects on the heart, the brain and also our eyes, i.e. our vision.

• EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart (when taken in a total of at least 250 mg per day = 1 capsule)
• DHA contributes to maintaining normal brain function (with an intake of at least 250 mg DHA per day = 2 capsules)
• DHA contributes to maintaining normal vision (with an intake of at least 250 mg DHA per day = 2 capsules)

How much omega-3 should you eat?

To get the above health benefits of omega-3, you need to eat 1-2 capsules of Omega-3 forte per day. If you look at how much omega-3 fatty acids we need to eat every day in total (i.e. several different types of omega-3 fatty acids) to cover the total daily requirement, it amounts to about 3 grams. This includes all forms of omega-3, not just EPA and DHA.

What fish does the oil come from?

The oil in Omega-3 forte comes from so-called "anchoveta". It is a collective name for anchovies, herring and mackerel. These species live in cold waters, which means that the fish build up extra large stores of omega-3-rich fish oil, as this protects the fish against cold and frostbite.

Sustainable fishing

Both fishing and oil refining are carried out with a strong focus on sustainable fishing, the environment and local jobs. Our supplier is affiliated with, among others, the Friends of the Sea organization, which ensures sustainable fishing and social responsibility.

The oil is refined in Norway, where the manufacturer operates with the strictest tolerance levels regarding possible environmental toxins, heavy metals, pesticides, etc. At the same time, it is ensured that the oil is not destroyed by oxygen oxidation. Therefore, the process takes place in the shortest possible time, significantly faster than most other refineries.