Fish Oil Purity
The Purity of Fish Oil is CriticalWhy is fish oil purity important?
We have no one but ourselves to blame for the toxic contaminants
found in fish oil. These toxins include mercury (fr om the
burning of coal), PCBs (used in electrical insulation), and
dioxins (the active ingredient in defoliants used in the Vietnam
War). Although production of PCBs and dioxins has long
been banned, they rarely break down and thus accumulate in the
marine food chain that ends with fish and affects the purity of
fish oil.
These toxins affecting fish oil purity are known carcinogens and neurotoxins. In fact, the levels in the Eskimo population, who consume large amounts
of fatty fish rich in EPA and EPA, are well above the safety
standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO), and recent
studies indicate that they are approaching the upper limits of
safety in the Japanese population.
Here lies the problem - how can we remove these toxins to ensure the
purity of fish oil to obtain all
the tremendous health benefits of EPA and DHA? The solution was
the development of a new manufacturing process for producing
ultra refined EPA/DHA concentrates. Sealogix ultra-refined and
ultra pure fish oil is a solution to this problem.
Why Quality and Fish Oil Purity Matter
At Trilogy, we set a higher standard for fish
oil purity for all
of our Sealogix products. We source our Omega-3's from fish
located in some of the cleanest waters in the world from
fisheries that are renewable and fully-sustainable. The fish oil
is then molecularly distilled to concentrate and purify the oil,
removing the contaminants. The ensures the purity of fish oil.
Manufacturers of fish oil are required to test each batch they
produce; however, in many cases, this testing is handled by the
manufacturers themselves. Often testing is conducted prior to
adding flavors and bottling, so the fish oil that is tested
in-house may not necessarily be the same quality of fish oil
delivered to the marketplace.
In addition to the standard manufacturer testing for every
batch, we have enlisted the help of IFOS (International Fish Oil
Standards), a non-affiliated third party and the
internationally-respected source for fish oil analysis. IFOS
scientifically tests and analyzes Sealogix. This validation
testing ensures that you are getting a safe and effective fish
oil supplement that you can feel confident about the purity of
fish oil that you are giving to your
family.
IFOS Testing
There are three internationally-accepted standards for te sting
purity of fish oil and quality:
1. CRN (Council for Responsible
Nutrition)
2. WHO (World Health Organization)
3. IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards)
The IFOS standards includes all the tests required by the CRN
and WHO; however, IFOS imposes more stringent requirements for
passing some of these tests. Furthermore, the IFOS standards
also include additional tests not required by the CRN and WHO.
We believe this makes the IFOS standard the most comprehensive
measurement in the fish oil industry for quality and purity of
fish oil. The
highest rating that can be attained from IFOS is a 5-Star
Rating. We are proud to announce that Sealogix has been awarded
an IFOS 5-Star Rating for quality, concentration and purity.
Click here to see a Sealogix IFOS report.
Each IFOS Star represents a separate
benchmark in quality. Receiving 5 stars is the highest total
rating.
IFOS
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The individual measures upon which fish
oil is rated are as follows: |
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Product Passes All CRN/WHO Testing Categories
The Council for Responsible Nutrition
and the World Health Organization have devised standards
to minimize levels of contaminants, like PCB's, dioxins,
furans, mercury, etc. These purity guidelines ensure
consumer safety and set the standards for the
international fish oil industry. |
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Product Tests Show Minimum 60% EPA
plus DHA Combined Concentration
A highly concentrated fish oil is a mark of superior
quality. Fish oil concentration is important because it
ensures that you are getting adequate levels of EPA and
DHA in every serving. This test is also guarantees that
each serving has the amounts of EPA and DHA that are
listed on the label. |
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Oxidation
Level Less Than 75% of CRN Standard
The oxidation test is a measurement of
the fish oil freshness. Oxidation is the interaction
between oxygen molecules and other substances (for
example, notice that the color of a freshly-cut apple
turns brown after exposure to oxygen). Oxidation tests
peroxide levels and total oxidation to assess the
product’s stability and freshness. |
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PCB Levels
Less Than 50% of CRN Standard
PCB's are a group of manufactured organic chemicals,
which have been used widely as coolants and for other
electrical equipment. Because PCB's build up in the
environment and cause harmful health effects, the
manufacture of PCB's stopped in the U.S. in 1977. Since
PCB's do not break down easily, they are now found
throughout our environment. As a consequence, PCB's can
be highly concentrated in the fish found in waters
contaminated with even low levels of these carcinogens. |
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Dioxin and
Furan Levels Less Than 50% of WHO Standard
Dioxin and furans are environmental contaminants that
are formed as a result of the combustion process, like
waste incineration and from burning fossil fuels. These
chemicals are released into the atmosphere, and as a
result they can be found in the plants, animals and fish
that we eat. Dioxin is the most toxic man-made chemical,
and furans are about a tenth as toxic. These
contaminants are human carcinogens, which can also cause
non-cancer health effects. |
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