There are three types of fish oil:
- Cod liver oil
- Health grade fish oil
- Pharmaceutical grade fish oil (“PGFO”)
What is Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil?
Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil standards are as follows:
- At least 60% of the long-chain fatty acids must consist of EPA and DHA (40:20 TG).
- AA/EPA ratio must be less than .04.
- PCBs per gram of oil should have a much lower level of 45 ppb.
Omega-3 PGFO
A-M B-Well Omega-3 PGFO is a highly concentrated triglyceride base fish oil that uses only the finest quality raw materials of fish oils from ocean fish like anchovies, mackerel and sardines. The oil is then put through an exclusive 6-step manufacturing process for extracting the Omega-3s from the fish oil and refining them. In numerous studies, the absorption of Omega-3 fatty acids in their natural triglyceride form are superior to the synthetic ethyl ester form that is common in other concentrated Omega-3 products. Each bottle contains 90 capsules. Each 1,000 mg. capsule contains a minimum of *400 mg. of EPA and *200 mg. of DHA (both as triglyceride, TG), for a minimum summed total of 600 mg. of Omega-3s per capsule. The remaining 400 mg. is made up of glycerin, purified water, and 10 I.U.s of Vitamin E for oxidative stability. Our pharmaceutical grade fish oil has been purified using advanced molecular distillation to make it virtually contamination free of PCB’s, mercury, dioxins, and furans, often present in related products containing Omega-3 fatty acids. Our pharmaceutical grade fish oil is also gluten free!
How to Select 5 Star Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil:
- Check that your bottle of pharmaceutical grade fish oil has a Lot Number that has been posted on an official IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards) consumer report site such as IFOS.
- Check to ensure that you are buying a TG (natural) PGFO and not an EE (synthetic) PGFO.
- Check the ingredient label to ensure that the pharmaceutical grade fish oil has a 60% Omega-3 concentration and complies with the CRN and WHO standards.
- Ask your supplier for a Certificate of Analysis and look for its 5 star rating to confirm that the pharmaceutical grade fish oil has exceeded these international standards.
A Certificate of Analysis for each batch of A-M B-Well Omega-3 PGFO has been posted at IFOS under Consumer Reports.
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Where to get your Omega-3 PGFO:
Click here for our Main Order Page for Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil and Liquid.
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