The Claim

Children's omega-3 supplements in North America in 2014 exhibited significantly higher levels of secondary oxidation (anisidine) and total oxidation (TOTOX) compared to other formulations, due to the inclusion of flavor additives that interfere with oxidation testing or accelerate degradation.

Source: Oxidation levels of North American over-the-counter n-3 (omega-3) supplements and the influence of supplement formulation and delivery form on evaluating oxidative safety

What the research says

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Cause and effect
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In plain English

Children's omega-3 supplements sold in North America in 2014 had higher levels of oxidation markers than other formulations because flavor additives either disrupted oxidation tests or increased chemical breakdown.

See the scientific wording

Children's omega-3 supplements in North America in 2014 had significantly higher levels of secondary oxidation (anisidine) and total oxidation (TOTOX) than other formulations, likely due to the inclusion of flavor additives that interfere with oxidation testing or accelerate degradation.

Why this might work

Flavor chemicals in children's omega-3 gummies react with the fatty acids in fish oil, causing them to break down faster and produce more spoiled-oil compounds.

Supported mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Oxidation levels of North American over-the-counter n-3 (omega-3) supplements and the influence of supplement formulation and delivery form on evaluating oxidative safety

    Scientists found that omega-3 gummies and flavored supplements made for kids had more signs of spoiled oil than adult versions, probably because the tasty flavors made the oil break down faster.

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