{"title":"Omega and fatty acids","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOméga-3, oméga-6 et oméga-9, comprendre les familles d'acides gras\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes acides gras sont les briques qui composent les graisses alimentaires. On les classe selon leur degré de saturation en acides gras saturés, mono-insaturés et polyinsaturés, puis selon la position de la première double liaison, ce qui donne les familles oméga-3, oméga-6 et oméga-9. Deux d'entre eux sont dits essentiels, car le corps ne sait pas les fabriquer: l'acide alpha-linolénique de la famille oméga-3 et l'acide linoléique de la famille oméga-6. Les autres peuvent être synthétisés, mais souvent en quantité limitée.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCette collection rassemble l'ensemble de notre offre en acides gras, des huiles de poisson concentrées en EPA et DHA de NOW Foods, LUTO Supplements et German Elite Nutrition jusqu'aux sources végétales comme les huiles de lin, d'onagre et de bourrache. Vous y trouverez des capsules molles standards, des huiles purifiées par distillation moléculaire et des formules à haute concentration. Si vous cherchez uniquement de l'huile de poisson, consultez la collection Oméga-3 et huile de poisson. Cette page prend du recul et explique l'ensemble des familles d'acides gras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLes oméga-3: ALA, EPA et DHA\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa famille oméga-3 compte trois représentants principaux. L'acide alpha-linolénique, ou ALA, est essentiel et provient des végétaux: graines de lin, graines de chia, noix et huile de colza. L'acide eicosapentaénoïque, ou EPA, et l'acide docosahexaénoïque, ou DHA, sont d'origine marine et proviennent des poissons gras et des microalgues. L'organisme convertit une petite partie de l'ALA en EPA puis en DHA, mais ce rendement reste faible, ce qui rend l'apport direct intéressant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLes oméga-6: acide linoléique et GLA\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eL'acide linoléique est le chef de file des oméga-6 et le second acide gras essentiel. Il est abondant dans les huiles de tournesol, de maïs, de soja et de pépins de raisin, ainsi que dans les fruits à coque et les graines. Le corps le transforme partiellement en acide gamma-linolénique, ou GLA, que l'on trouve directement dans l'huile d'onagre et l'huile de bourrache. Ces deux huiles végétales constituent la principale source concentrée de GLA en complément alimentaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLes oméga-9: l'acide oléique\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eL'acide oléique est un acide gras mono-insaturé que l'organisme sait produire lui-même, il n'est donc pas essentiel. C'est le composant majoritaire de l'huile d'olive, de l'huile d'avocat, de l'huile de colza et des amandes, et il caractérise le profil lipidique du régime méditerranéen. Il figure rarement seul en complément, mais il est présent dans la plupart des huiles alimentaires et dans certaines huiles de support utilisées en capsule molle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuelles allégations sont autorisées en Europe ?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes allégations validées dans l'Union européenne sont précises et liées à un apport quotidien. L'EPA et le DHA contribuent à une fonction cardiaque normale à partir de 250 mg par jour. Le DHA contribue au fonctionnement normal du cerveau et au maintien d'une vision normale à partir de 250 mg par jour. L'acide alpha-linolénique contribue au maintien d'une cholestérolémie normale à partir de 2 g par jour, et l'acide linoléique à partir de 10 g par jour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGraisses saturées et graisses insaturées\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUne allégation européenne porte sur le profil global de l'alimentation: le remplacement des graisses saturées par des graisses insaturées dans l'alimentation contribue au maintien d'une cholestérolémie normale. Concrètement, cela revient à privilégier les huiles végétales, les fruits à coque, les graines et les poissons gras plutôt que les graisses solides d'origine animale. Un complément alimentaire s'inscrit dans cette logique sans remplacer une alimentation variée et équilibrée ni un mode de vie sain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLe rapport entre oméga-6 et oméga-3\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes deux familles empruntent les mêmes enzymes de conversion, ce qui explique l'intérêt porté au rapport entre les apports en oméga-6 et en oméga-3. L'alimentation occidentale actuelle apporte beaucoup d'acide linoléique par les huiles de cuisson et les produits transformés, et relativement peu d'oméga-3 marins. Augmenter la part de poissons gras, de graines de lin et de noix agit sur ce rapport, sans qu'il soit nécessaire de réduire les oméga-6, eux aussi essentiels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSources marines, végétales et alternatives véganes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes huiles de poisson restent la source la plus concentrée en EPA et DHA par capsule. L'huile de krill apporte les mêmes acides gras sous forme de phospholipides. Pour une alternative sans poisson, l'huile issue de microalgues fournit du DHA, et parfois de l'EPA, à partir des organismes qui les produisent à la base de la chaîne alimentaire marine. Les huiles de lin, d'onagre et de bourrache apportent respectivement de l'ALA et du GLA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComparer les produits et lire une étiquette\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eComparez les huiles sur la teneur en acides gras par dose journalière, et non sur le poids total d'huile. Une capsule de 1000 mg d'huile de poisson standard apporte environ 300 mg d'EPA et de DHA, une huile concentrée en apporte davantage. Vérifiez la forme, triglycéride ou ester éthylique, la méthode de purification et le nombre de capsules par boîte pour calculer le coût par gramme d'acides gras utiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConservation, fraîcheur et prise quotidienne\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLes acides gras polyinsaturés s'oxydent au contact de l'air, de la chaleur et de la lumière. Conservez les flacons fermés, au frais et à l'abri du soleil, et respectez la durée d'utilisation après ouverture indiquée sur l'emballage. Une odeur rance signale une huile à ne plus consommer. Prenez les capsules au cours d'un repas contenant des matières grasses, ce qui favorise l'absorption et limite les remontées au goût de poisson.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gen-omega-3-ultra-caps-epa-dha-4000mg-300-softgels","title":"Omega-3 Ultra Caps EPA \u0026 DHA 4000mg | 300 softgels | German Elite Nutrition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOmega-3 Ultra Caps by German Elite Nutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerman Elite Nutrition's \u003cstrong\u003eomega-3\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra Caps are high-dose fish oil capsules with EPA and DHA in the natural triglyceride form. Each daily serving of four softgels provides 4000 mg of fish oil, including 3200 mg of omega-3 fatty acids. This product is designed for those who want to supplement their daily diet with a good amount of EPA and DHA from a single source, without having to swallow countless capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEPA and DHA in a 2:1 Ratio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach daily dose provides you with 2000 mg of EPA and 1000 mg of DHA, a 2:1 ratio. These are the two long-chain omega-3 fatty acids that make fish oil so beneficial. EPA and DHA contribute to normal heart function. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA, a threshold that these capsules far exceed. In addition, DHA contributes to normal brain function and DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. For these two effects, a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA is necessary, and here too you are well above with 1000 mg of DHA per day. The names eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may sound complicated, but they are simply the two fatty acids found primarily in fatty fish. Many people consume little fatty fish in their diet, especially if fish is not on the table twice a week. A supplement is then a way to complement this intake. The 2:1 ratio of EPA to DHA is consistent with what is found in many fish oil concentrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Triglyceride Form Means for Absorption\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all fish oils are created equal. The difference lies in the form in which the fatty acids are bound. Cheaper supplements often use the ethyl ester form, where the fatty acid is bound to an alcohol group. These omega-3 capsules use the triglyceride form, the same chemical structure in which omega-3s are naturally present in fish. Your body recognizes this form and assimilates the fatty acids through a familiar pathway. In practice, this means: you get more from the same amount of EPA and DHA than with an ethyl ester product. That's why German Elite Nutrition deliberately chooses this more expensive but better-absorbed form. The difference in absorption has been compared multiple times in research, and precisely for this reason, manufacturers now prominently display the form on the label. If nothing is indicated about the form on the packaging, it is often the cheaper ethyl ester variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighly Dosed with 3200 mg of Omega-3 per Day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 3200 mg of omega-3 per daily dose, these capsules are among the highest-dosed fish oil products. Many people wonder how much omega-3 they actually need. The thresholds for claims on heart, brain, and vision are 250 mg per day, but there are also effects that only apply to higher doses. Thus, DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure and DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride concentrations. For the effect on blood pressure, an intake of 3 grams of EPA and DHA per day is necessary, precisely what four softgels provide. Many people take omega-3s year-round as a regular supplement, as it is difficult to achieve such a high intake consistently through diet. Do not take more than 5 grams of EPA and DHA per day from supplements. This way, you maintain control over your total intake, even if you already eat fatty fish otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Fish Oil Without Unnecessary Additives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsules contain pure fish oil, without magnesium stearate, artificial flavors, or colorings. What you get is a concentrated fish oil product in softgel form, easy to swallow. Since omega-3 fatty acids are sensitive to oxidation, an antioxidant in the form of mixed tocopherols (a natural form of vitamin E) is present to help protect the oil in the capsule from deterioration. Fish oil is a concentrate, meaning that the proportion of EPA and DHA is higher than in standard fish oil. You thus adapt your omega-3 intake with four softgels per day without having to ingest a large amount of oil. With unconcentrated fish oil, you would need significantly more softgels for the same amount of EPA and DHA. One jar contains 300 softgels, enough for 75 days at the recommended daily dose. In summary: a highly dosed omega-3 with EPA and DHA in the form your body recognizes best.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"German Elite Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49386142957796,"sku":"gen-131","price":45.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/9724\/7460\/files\/Omega3300capsGEN.jpg?v=1783856009"},{"product_id":"luto-omega-3-dha-epa","title":"Omega 3 DHA \u0026 EPA Fish Oil | 100 softgels | LUTO Supplements","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOmega 3 Fish Oil Softgels with DHA and EPA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you not eat fatty fish often? Then there's a good chance you're getting less EPA and DHA than your body needs. These \u003cstrong\u003efish oil\u003c\/strong\u003e softgels from LUTO Supplements are a convenient solution. Each capsule contains 515 mg of fish oil, including 165 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and 125 mg of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These are two fatty acids that your body does not produce itself, yet they support various processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat EPA and DHA do in your body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEPA and DHA are what are known as long-chain fatty acids. This sounds technical, but it simply means that they are fatty acids with a longer molecular structure than those from plant sources. Your body incorporates them as components of cell membranes, especially in tissues that require a lot of signal transmission. DHA is largely incorporated into the cells of your brain and retina. EPA plays a different role. It is involved in the production of signaling substances that are part of the inflammatory processes in your cells. Together, they form a logical duo. Eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA\/DHA) contribute to normal heart function. DHA contributes to normal brain function. And DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. This makes fish oil one of the most studied supplements available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this formula contains vitamin E\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat many people don't know is that omega-3 fatty acids are sensitive to oxidation. As soon as fish oil comes into contact with light or heat, the fatty acids can degrade. This is precisely why LUTO Supplements has added vitamin E to these softgels. Vitamin E helps protect cells from oxidative stress. In practice, this also means that the oil in the capsule remains stable longer. Each softgel contains 5 mg of vitamin E, which is a protective dose without exceeding your daily intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe amount of omega 3 per softgel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer capsule, you get 290 mg of combined EPA and DHA. This is useful to know, as many fish oil products primarily state the total weight of fish oil on the label. But what matters, of course, are the active fatty acids. With two softgels a day, you reach 580 mg of EPA and DHA. DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal triglyceride levels in the blood. DHA and EPA also contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure. Preferably take your softgels with a meal that contains some fat. Your body needs fat to properly absorb omega-3 fatty acids. A cheese sandwich or a handful of nuts is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this product is and isn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Dutch product from LUTO Supplements, gluten-free and without artificial colors or flavors. The fish oil is purified and contains a standard concentration of omega 3. However, it must be honestly said that 290 mg of EPA plus DHA per softgel is rather moderate compared to some concentrated formulas on the market. For a basic intake, it is very good. If you want higher dosages, you can simply take two capsules a day. The jar contains 100 softgels, so at two a day, one jar will last you well over a month and a half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish oil remains one of the most practical ways to maintain your omega-3 intake, especially if fish is not consistently on your plate. With these softgels from LUTO Supplements, you have an accessible Dutch product with a clear composition. 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In addition to EPA and DHA, there is a third well-known omega-3, ALA, from plant sources, which the body converts only to a limited extent into EPA and DHA; this is what makes the direct marine source of fish oil attractive to many. Ultra Omega-3 is for those looking for a significantly higher amount of these fatty acids per softgel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh EPA and DHA content per daily dose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is a natural fish oil concentrate, with a higher proportion of active fatty acids per gram of oil than standard fish oil. Per 2 softgels, 1000 mg of EPA and 500 mg of DHA are clearly listed on the label, making it easy to track your intake. This omega-3 fish oil is intended for those who are not looking for a standard fish oil, but a formula with a high and well-defined amount of active fatty acids, thus allowing for a lot of EPA and DHA with fewer softgels. Where a standard fish oil often requires several capsules per day, the amount per softgel here is more concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat EPA and DHA contribute to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEPA and DHA contribute to normal heart function (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA). DHA also contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA). These are the approved health claims for these fatty acids, which you will also find in the overview further down this page. As this is a highly dosed formula, a small daily amount of softgels is already sufficient to largely exceed these thresholds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnteric coating, vitamin E, and origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe softgels have an enteric coating, which only allows the capsule to disintegrate later in the digestive tract. Many people find this more pleasant with fish oil, as it can reduce the risk of burping or a fishy aftertaste. This is particularly appreciated in the case of high dosage, as in this product. The formula contains vitamin E in the form of natural d-alpha-tocopherol, which helps protect the oil from oxidation. This omega-3 fish oil comes from anchovies, and the softgel contains bovine gelatin. This is therefore not a product for those who do not wish to use animal gelatin. 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In addition to EPA and DHA, there is a third well-known omega-3, ALA, found mainly in plant sources such as flaxseed and walnuts; the body only converts ALA into EPA and DHA to a limited extent, which makes the direct marine source of fish oil interesting for many. This omega-3 fish oil combines both fatty acids in one softgel, with the quantities separately indicated on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEPA and DHA per serving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer serving of 2 softgels, there are 2 grams of fish oil concentrate, with 600 mg of omega-3 fatty acids: 360 mg of EPA and 240 mg of DHA. By indicating both separately, you know precisely how much active fatty acids you are receiving, rather than just a total of fish oil. For fish oil supplements, the EPA and DHA content actually says more than the total milligrams of oil, because not all fish oils are equally concentrated. This omega-3 fish oil thus provides a clear choice for anyone who wants to monitor and compare their EPA and DHA intake with other products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat EPA and DHA contribute to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEPA and DHA contribute to normal heart function (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA). DHA also contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision (the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA). These are the approved health claims for these fatty acids, which you can also find in the overview further down this page. The mentioned thresholds immediately show why it is convenient that the EPA and DHA content is separately listed on the label: this allows you to adjust your intake well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMolecular Distillation and Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fish oil is molecularly distilled, a purification step used to further refine fish oil into a stable and consistent final product and to reduce unwanted substances. This is a common treatment for higher quality fish oils, and it contributes to a more neutral oil. The formula also contains d-alpha-tocopherol from sunflower, which helps protect the oil from oxidation. This omega-3 fish oil comes from anchovies, sardines, and tuna, and the softgel contains fish gelatin, consistent with a fish oil product. 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