The Claim
Ten fish oil products purchased from a single retail store in Richmond, Victoria, Australia, in May 2016 contained, on average, 109% of their labeled EPA + DHA content, with all products exceeding 99% of labeled content and none falling below the 90% regulatory threshold.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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A sample of ten fish oil products bought from one store in Australia in May 2016 contained between 99% and 119% of the EPA and DHA amounts stated on their labels, with all products meeting or exceeding the 90% regulatory minimum.
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Ten fish oil products purchased from a single retail store in Richmond, Victoria, Australia, in May 2016 contained, on average, 109% of their labeled EPA + DHA content (range: 99%–119%), with all products exceeding 99% of labeled content and none falling below the 90% regulatory threshold, indicating accurate labeling for omega-3 fatty acids in these specific products.
Fish oil is extracted, purified, and measured with high precision before being sealed into capsules, so each capsule contains exactly the amount of EPA and DHA stated on the label, with minimal variation between products.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Australian and New Zealand Fish Oil Products in 2016 Meet Label Omega-3 Claims and Are Not Oxidized
Scientists tested 10 fish oil pills bought from one store in Australia and found that each one had almost exactly the amount of healthy omega-3s promised on the label — none were significantly missing what they claimed.
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