Biotech Company Announces Revolutionary Omega-3 Supplement Purity Test
Currently available omega-3 supplements vary significantly in concentration and purity, however, pharmaceutical grade products are often indistinguishable to the naked eye from lower purity products at room temperature. The Freezer Test™ (patents pending) utilizes the scientific principle that saturated and unsaturated fats take on different characteristics when frozen. Since omega-3 fatty acids are unsaturated (healthy) fats, they remain in liquid form when at room temperature or when frozen. Conversely, saturated fats solidify when frozen (like a piece of bacon).
Dr. Feuerstein stated, “The freezer test quickly identifies less purified omega 3 health supplements from pharmaceutical grade products. The test is easily performed by placing an omega-3 supplement in the freezer for 24 hours. If your omega-3 primarily contains healthy, unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, it should remain clear or have a minimal change in appearance. If it’s overloaded with saturated fats it will turn cloudy and take on a lard-like appearance.” For those products that are enteric coated, cutting the gel cap after being frozen for 24 hours will reveal what may be hidden behind the coating.
Currently available omega-3 supplements vary significantly in concentration and purity, however, pharmaceutical grade products are often indistinguishable to the naked eye from lower purity products at room temperature. The Freezer Test™ (patents pending) utilizes the scientific principle that saturated and unsaturated fats take on different characteristics when frozen. Since omega-3 fatty acids are unsaturated (healthy) fats, they remain in liquid form when at room temperature or when frozen. Conversely, saturated fats solidify when frozen (like a piece of bacon).
Dr. Feuerstein stated, “The freezer test quickly identifies less purified omega 3 health supplements from pharmaceutical grade products. The test is easily performed by placing an omega-3 supplement in the freezer for 24 hours. If your omega-3 primarily contains healthy, unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, it should remain clear or have a minimal change in appearance. If it’s overloaded with saturated fats it will turn cloudy and take on a lard-like appearance.” For those products that are enteric coated, cutting the gel cap after being frozen for 24 hours will reveal what may be hidden behind the coating.
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