The Claim
Fish oil supplements sold in Bahrain frequently exceed recommended peroxide value thresholds, with 57.1% (8 out of 14) of tested samples showing oxidative degradation beyond safety guidelines, indicating potential loss of bioactivity and increased risk of exposure to harmful oxidation byproducts.
What the research says
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A study found that more than half of fish oil supplements sold in Bahrain had signs of spoilage beyond safe limits, which may reduce their health benefits and increase exposure to potentially harmful chemicals formed during oxidation.
See the scientific wording
Fish oil supplements in Bahrain frequently exceed recommended peroxide value thresholds, with 57.1% (8 out of 14) showing oxidative degradation beyond safety guidelines, indicating potential loss of bioactivity and increased risk of consuming harmful oxidation byproducts.
What the research says
1 studyScientists tested fish oil pills sold in Bahrain and found that more than half had gone bad due to oxidation, meaning they might not work as well and could even be harmful. This matches exactly what the claim says.
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