Omega-3 fatty acids in dietary supplements break down chemically when exposed to air, heat, or light during production and storage.

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What this claim means

Omega-3 fatty acids in dietary supplements break down chemically when exposed to air, heat, or light during production and storage.

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Omega-3 fatty acids in dietary supplements undergo oxidative degradation during manufacturing and storage processes.

Why this might work
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based on 5 studies

Omega-3 fats break down when they touch air and get warm, turning into spoiled compounds that no longer work as intended.

What the research says

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5 studies

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Study: Effect of packaging and encapsulation on the oxidative and sensory stability of omega‐3 supplements

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