Ultra Pure DHA/EPA 500 mg, 60 softgel capsules
- 85 mg EPA and 415 mg DHA per capsule
- very fresh fish oil in the triglyceride form, which is easily absorbed
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Ultra Pure EPA/DHA 500 mg by Vitals
For pregnant and breastfeeding women and adults over 50 years
Because the human body can only synthesise DHA from the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) to a limited extent, an adequate dietary intake of DHA is important for the normal development of the eyes and brain in foetuses and infants, and for the maintenance of normal vision and healthy brain function in adults. The supply of DHA to the foetus during pregnancy depends on the mother’s intake. The infant receives DHA through breastfeeding (so it depends on the mother’s consumption) or via infant formula, to which DHA must now be added by regulation. From the age of 50 many people feel the need to pay particular attention to preserving their normal brain function and vision. It is also important at this stage of life to ensure an adequate daily DHA intake through regular fish consumption and, if necessary, to supplement with a fish oil or algal oil preparation high in DHA.
It is no coincidence that the consumption of fatty fish species, which naturally have a high DHA (and EPA) content, has long been included in official dietary recommendations for all age groups as part of a healthy diet. In practice, however, most people do not consume enough (fatty) fish to reach the recommended daily intake of DHA and EPA. There are various reasons why such people do not reach the recommended daily intake. This can be problematic because fish remains our main source of EPA and DHA. In 2010 EFSA (the European Food Safety Authority) issued an additional recommendation for pregnant and breastfeeding women aiming for a daily intake of 450 mg of DHA and EPA (of which at least 200 mg should be DHA). A pregnant or breastfeeding woman who structurally eats fish twice a week (including at least one serving of fatty fish) will reach about this amount. However, many women who are pregnant or breastfeeding do not reach this amount. Moreover, current research suggests that the optimal DHA and EPA dose during pregnancy (and breastfeeding) may be higher. Pregnant women should nevertheless not consume fish more than twice a week because fish can contain pollutants due to environmental contamination (in particular dioxins, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and heavy metals such as methylmercury).
Because some fish species have higher contaminant concentrations than others, expectant mothers have only a limited choice. With high-quality, purified fish oil preparations that contain little or none of these contaminants, this is not a problem. For pregnant and breastfeeding women who do not regularly eat fish twice a week or who wish to further increase their DHA intake, it may be advisable to supplement their diet daily with a fish oil preparation.
Fish oil from Golden Omega
is an ingredient of Ultra Pure EPA/DHA 700 mg. The company is located in the far north of Chile in a state-of-the-art factory. The facility is strategically situated right next to the waters where the fish for the fish oil production are caught. A major advantage of this is that the fish can be processed quickly after being caught and therefore remain very fresh. To minimise environmental impact, Golden Omega works exclusively with certified fishers.
Golden Omega focuses on purity and quality in the production of its fish oil. By applying a patented purification process to remove contaminants from the fish as well as a patented concentration process, Golden Omega ensures it offers a product of the highest quality. This is evident not only in the bright, light colour of the fish oils but above all in the extremely low TOTOX values of their oils (whose average value is below 5). The TOTOX value (“TOTal OXidation value” – total oxidation value) serves as an indicator of the freshness or rancidity of an oil. Fish oil is particularly prone to oxidation because it contains many sensitive unsaturated fatty acids. Fatty acids undergo oxidative damage when they come into contact with oxygen; this can be exacerbated by heating (such as when frying fish). As rancid oils are considered unhealthy, a low TOTOX value is important. Besides purity, it also serves as an excellent indicator of the quality of a fish oil preparation. In addition, a low TOTOX value reduces the likelihood of fishy aftertaste and burps — which is a major advantage for many people.
Golden Omega holds several quality and sustainability certificates that attest to the high standard of their fish oils. These include IFOS (seal of quality for the quality, freshness, purity and stability of fish oil), Friend of the Sea (seal for sustainable fishing and protection of the natural ecosystem), Dolphin Safe (seal for sustainable fishing and dolphin protection) and Green-e (seal for green energy).
The difference between fish oil as triglyceride and ethyl ester
There are different types of fish oil preparations on the market. There are supplements with omega-3 fatty acids in the natural triglyceride form (such as liquid fish oil, e.g. Liquid EPA/DHA 1200 mg) and in the re-esterified triglyceride form. Products are also available that contain EPA and DHA in the ethyl ester form.
In foods and in fish oil fats are present as triglycerides. They consist of three fatty acid molecules bound to a single glycerol molecule (see figure 1). Unprocessed fish oil contains, alongside EPA or DHA, two other fatty acids. In this way the natural EPA/DHA proportion in fish oil is at most around 30%. Because the space in a softgel capsule is limited, higher concentrations of up to 80–90% are desirable for fish oil supplements in such capsules. During the manufacturing process the fatty acid chains are separated from the glycerol and the EPA/DHA fatty acids are isolated by extraction. Because these free fatty acids are very unstable, they are then separately bound to an ethanol molecule. These compounds are called ethyl esters. This method is used for many fish oil supplements. In the production of the fish oil for Golden Omega Ultra Pure EPA/DHA 1000 mg the EPA/DHA fatty acids are re-attached to a glycerol chain (re-esterified). This produces a triglyceride (also called rTG, which means “re-esterified triglyceride”). In this way it resembles the structure of natural fatty acids, but with three EPA/DHA side chains instead of only one.
EPA/DHA as triglycerides — which are easier to absorb compared with ethyl esters In the body fats (triglycerides) are broken down into monoglycerides and free fatty acids so that they can be taken up by the intestinal cells. They are then recombined into triglycerides. Fatty acids are absorbed as triglycerides via the lymphatic system and enter the bloodstream. Ethyl esters have the disadvantage that they require an additional enzyme to be broken down into free fatty acids. For the fat-splitting enzymes to work properly they also need triglycerides from the diet. Several studies have shown that the absorption of omega-3 fatty acids in the form of triglycerides is more favourable. If the omega-3 supplement is consumed with a low-fat meal (such as an average breakfast or lunch), this difference is even more pronounced. The absorption of omega-3 fatty acids in triglyceride form is also more effective with a high-fat meal than with a low-fat meal or on an empty stomach.
Permitted health claims:
- DHA, at a daily intake of 250 mg DHA, contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision.
- DHA, at a daily intake of 250 mg DHA, is an important structural component of the brain.
- DHA, at a daily intake of 250 mg DHA, contributes to the normal function of the retina.
- DHA contributes to the normal development of the eyes and brain of breast-fed infants when the mother takes 200 mg of DHA per day in addition to the recommended daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA.
- EPA and DHA, at a combined daily intake of 250 mg EPA and DHA, contribute to the normal function of the heart.
Nutritionally significant ingredients
| Active ingredients* | per daily serving (1 capsule) |
| Fish oil concentrate (as triglycerides) | 835 mg |
| – of which EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) | 85 mg |
| – of which DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) | 415 mg |
* No reference intake established under the LMIV
Ingredients
Fish oil triglyceride concentrate, fish gelatine (softgel capsule), humectant (glycerol), purified water, antioxidant (extracts high in tocopherols).
Recommended intake
Take 1–2 softgels daily with a fatty meal and water. For pregnant women 1 or 2 softgels per day, depending on diet and omega-3 status. Breastfeeding women and adults aged 50 and over: 2 softgels per day.
Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light (do not refrigerate).
Legal notes
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children.
| Application: | Eyes, Brain, Heart & Blood Vessels |
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| Dosage form: | In gelatine capsules. |
| Quality: | Free from magnesium stearate, Gluten-free, Lactose-free |
| Allergens: | Fish |
| Product type: | Dietary supplements |
| Name of the foodstuff: | Food supplements with fish oil |
Vitals, our new brand from 2025
We are constantly on the lookout for brands that represent our ideals: highest quality, the consistent omission of unnecessary additives such as titanium dioxide or porcine gelatin, excellent value for money and absolute reliability in delivery to us and thus to our customers.
This is very difficult because such companies are extremely rare among the mass of dietary supplement manufacturers now on the market. But we have once again managed to find one with Vitals from the Netherlands!
Address of the manufacturer: Vitals Voedingssupplementen BV, Pieter Lieftinckweg 29, 1505 HX Zaandam, Netherlands. E-mail: kundendienst@vitals.eu.
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