Barlean Omega-3 EPA/DHA contains the following ingredients: purified pharmaceutical-grade fish oil.

Eight out of ten Americans do not get enough Omega-3 Fatty Acids from their daily diet. The health related ramifications of this reality is extensive because Omega-3 Fatty Acids play a vital role in promoting and maintaining health. In fact, more and more research is confirming that common health conditions are acerbated by the lack of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in our diets. Fortunately, the converse is also true, and so, re-introducing these Fatty Acids into our diets may help address and perhaps prevent these issues, including: heart and blood vessel disease; macular degeneration; deficit disorder; autoimmune disorders; joint issues and diabetes.

In fact, according to our research, those who use Omega-3 Fatty Acids report that they feel and look better than ever before, which is no doubt due to the fact that these oils act on a wide range of systems in the human body. However, it is really important to check the sources of your Omega-3 Fatty Acids. For example, recent research suggests that fish oils derived from deepwater oceanic fish harvested from the Norwegian, Baltic and North Seas are optimal because they contain the highest amounts and grades of EPA and DHA oils. While Barlean Omega-3 EPA/DHA contains purified pharmaceutical-grade fish oil, we would have liked to see a bit more information posted about where and how they obtained their raw materials.

With the plethora of articles and research about the capabilities of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, a wide range of supplements have appeared on the market. Many may think they are all the same, but the truth is they aren’t—as noted above, high quality source material could make the difference between a pedestrian formula and a high quality one. However, there is another issue at play: filtration.

This is an issue many people don’t think about, but it is integral to the quality and safety of these kinds of supplements. As many people know, fish can be full of mercury and other chemicals, so it is important to know exactly what process a developer uses to remove these impurities. However, during the course of our research, we have noticed that some developers, including this one, fail to properly address this vital issue.

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• Does not discuss where source materials are derived from
• Does not discuss filtration process
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Barlean Omega-3 EPA/DHA is found on many retailer websites, and the fact that they use purified pharmaceutical grade fish oil in their formula is a draw for many consumers. However, we would have liked to see them provide their retailers and consumers with a bit more information regarding this process and regarding their source materials, simply to ease any fears regarding quality or safety. In fact, we actually called their customer service number to get more information on these issues( during normal business hours), but we couldn’t get through. Good quality and accessible customer care is a vital feature when ordering online, and we believe this is especially true when it comes to holistic supplements.

In the end, our research suggests that mercury-free Omega-3 supplements that are derived from cod, salmon, anchovy and tuna, are the most effective. We also suggest looking for developers and retailers that offer a 60-day money-back guarantees, as well as providing quick and easy returns, for a hassle-free online shopping experience.