Barlean’s “Fresh Catch” Fish Oil FAQ’s

At BioNatures, we are committed to offering only the highest quality supplements – and Barlean’s Organic Oils are no exception to this rule. Here are a few FAQ’s about Barlean’s “Fresh Catch” Fish Oils to familiarize you with their high quality products and manufacturing standards.

Q- What makes Barlean’s Fish Oils so special?

A - Barlean’s line of “Fresh Catch” Oils are a pure and pristine source of pharmaceutical grade fish oil providing optimal levels of EPA and DHA for your vibrant health and energy.

Q - How can I be assured of the quality of Barlean’s “Fresh Catch” Fish Oils?

A - Barlean’s Fresh Catch Oils are all CRN (Council for Responsible Nutrition) Monograph compliant. The CRN is a Washington based trade association that represents ingredient suppliers and manufacturers in the supplement industry. CRN members must adhere to a strong code of ethics, comply with dosage limits and manufacture to high quality standards under Good Manfacturing Practices (GMP). The CRN developed a specific monograph for Omega 3 products. The monograph set quality standards/limits of environmental contaminants.

Barlean’s is also GISSI study compliant - this is an optimal dosing standard regarding potency and daily requirements.

Barlean’s fish oils are ultra purified and have integrity to ensure optimal digestion and assimilation. In addition, they are physician recommended.

Q - What is meant by “Pharmaceutical Grade” when referring to “Fresh Catch Fish” Oils?

A - The term Pharmaceutical Grade actually refers to a product’s compliance with European Pharmacopeia standards. While there is no single definition for pharmaceutical grade when applied to fish oil in the United States, the oil being pharmaceutical grade implies that:

1. The fish oil has been purified and therefore has a sufficiently high concentration of the marine omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA per gram of fish oil. For example, a fish oil capsule containing 1g of fish oil that is pharmaceutical grade is said to have at least 600mg of DHA and EPA.
2. The amount of DHA and EPA as stated on the bottle, is what is in the capsule. Some companies guarantee their potency.
3. Because of purification process, it is expected that there will be a low or undetectable level of contaminants such as mercury and PCBs, and other compounds. This means a safer product, but also, there will usually less
   side effects such as reflux as well.

Q - Are there any common allergens in “Fresh Catch” Fish Oil?

A - Fresh Catch Fish Oil contains no gluten, yeast, milk derivatives, artificial colors or flavors. It does contain natural vitamin E derived from refined soy.

Q- How is oxidation prevented in Fresh Catch Fish Oils?

A - Barlean’s features a freshness system called “Five Layer Oxidation Protection” that protects their fish oil from the detrimental effects of heat, peroxides, oxygen and light. The result is the freshest fish oil in the world.

Five Layer Oxidation Protection System:

1. Fresh Catch Processing Technology ensures that oil is free from the damaging effects of heat, light and oxygen.
   
2. Black Opaque Bottles suppress light-induced oxidation.
3. Nitrogen Flushed Bottles suppress oxygeninduced oxidation.
   
4. FreshLok® Anti-Oxidant Protection suppresses peroxide-induced oxidation.
   
5. Recommended Refrigeration for Liquids suppresses heat-induced oxidation. Carob-coated black-opaque Softgels suppress light and oxygen induced oxidation.

Q - What is the difference between Fish Oil and Flax Oil?

A - Both fish oil and flax oil ultimately supply your body with Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), which have been shown to have a number of important effects within the body. If you feel you are very Essential Fatty Acid depleted you may opt to take fish oil until you notice an improvement, and then convert to flax. Both oils have been shown to contribute positively to health and some people opt to take both oils, so that they complement each other.