Omega 3 triglyceride vs ethyl ester
Fish oil omega-3s are composed of eicosapentaenoic acid
(EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and are available to consumers as either
triglycerides or ethyl esters. One of the most commonly discussed quality
issues related to fish oil is which form is the best triglyceride (TG) or ethyl
ester (EE). In what form are the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA)
when ingested from fish? The answer is the triglyceride form. In fact, over 98%
of all food-derived fats are in the triglyceride form.