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Fish Oil, Oxidation, and the Truth About “Rancidity”


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Omega-3 supplements are at the center of a controversy regarding their oxidation levels and potential harm. This presentation addresses the gap between claims of harm and the available human data, explaining how oxidation is measured and interpreted. 

00:00 Introduction to Omega-3 Supplements

00:49 Understanding Oxidation in Fish Oil

01:10 Measuring Oxidation: Peroxide, Anisidine, and Totox Values

01:50 The Flavoring Problem in Oxidation Testing

02:46 Market Surveys and Oxidation Failures

04:08 Do Oxidation Standards Correlate with Human Harm?

04:30 Clinical Trials on Oxidized Fish Oil

06:54 Regulatory Perspectives on Oxidation and Safety

07:57 Summary and Takeaways

09:08 Conclusion and References

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Daily ValueBy William Wallace, Ph.D.