The Claim
Under controlled room-temperature and dark-storage conditions, omega-3 capsules exhibit significantly lower peroxide values (maximum 7.62 meq/kg oil) and total oxidation (TOTOX 30.44) than omega-3 syrups (maximum peroxide value 44.6 meq/kg oil, TOTOX 96.94), demonstrating greater oxidative stability attributable to encapsulation and packaging.
What the research says
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Omega-3 capsules stored in cool, dark conditions have less oxidation than omega-3 syrups under the same conditions, due to differences in encapsulation and packaging.
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Under controlled room-temperature, dark-storage conditions, omega-3 capsules demonstrated significantly lower peroxide values (maximum 7.62 meq/kg oil) and total oxidation (TOTOX 30.44) compared to syrups (maximum PV 44.6 meq/kg oil, TOTOX 96.94), indicating superior oxidative stability due to encapsulation and packaging, which may preserve fatty acid integrity and reduce rancidity formation.
The capsule shell blocks air from reaching the omega-3 oil, so oxygen cannot react with the fatty acids to create harmful breakdown products. This keeps the oil from going rancid.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Effect of packaging and encapsulation on the oxidative and sensory stability of omega‐3 supplements
Omega-3 capsules stayed fresher longer than liquid syrups when stored in the dark at room temperature because the capsule shell keeps air out better, preventing the oil from going rancid.
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