The Claim
Flavoring in omega-3 supplements is associated with higher levels of secondary oxidation as measured by para-anisidine value, and current testing protocols may not adequately capture oxidation in flavored products.
What the research says
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Omega-3 supplements with added flavoring show higher levels of secondary oxidation when measured by para-anisidine value, and standard testing methods may not detect this oxidation accurately in flavored products.
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Flavoring in omega-3 supplements is associated with higher levels of secondary oxidation as measured by para-anisidine value, and the authors suggest that current testing protocols may not adequately capture oxidation in flavored products.
Flavoring chemicals in omega-3 supplements react with fatty acids and make them break down faster when exposed to air, producing more harmful byproducts that standard tests miss because the flavoring masks the signals those tests look for.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: A Multi-Year Rancidity Analysis of 72 Marine and Microalgal Oil Omega-3 Supplements
Flavored omega-3 supplements were found to go bad faster than unflavored ones, and the usual tests for spoilage might not catch it properly when flavoring is added.
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