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Why Quality and Purity Matter
At Trilogy, we set a higher standard for all of our Sealogix products.
We source our Omega-3's from fish located in some of the cleanest waters in the
world from fisheries that are renewable and fully-sustainable. The fish oil is
then molecularly distilled to concentrate and purify the oil.
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Manufacturers of fish oil are required to test each batch they produce; however,
in many cases, this testing is handled by the manufacturers themselves. Often testing
is conducted prior to adding flavors and bottling, so the fish oil that is tested
in-house may not necessarily be the same quality of fish oil delivered to the marketplace.
In addition to the standard manufacturer testing for every batch, we have enlisted
the help of IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards), a non-affiliated third party
and the internationally-respected source for fish oil analysis. IFOS scientifically
tests and analyzes Sealogix. This validation testing ensures that you are getting
a safe and effective fish oil supplement that you can feel confident giving to your
family.
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IFOS Testing
There are three internationally-accepted standards for testing fish oil:
- CRN (Council for Responsible Nutrition)
- WHO (World Health Organization)
- IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards)
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The IFOS standards includes all the tests required by the CRN and WHO; however,
IFOS imposes more stringent requirements for passing some of these tests. Furthermore,
the IFOS standards also include additional tests not required by the CRN and WHO.
We believe this makes the IFOS standard the most comprehensive measurement in the
fish oil industry for quality and purity. The highest rating that can be attained
from IFOS is a 5-Star Rating. We are proud to announce that Sealogix has been awarded
an IFOS 5-Star Rating for quality, concentration and purity.
Each IFOS star represents a separate benchmark in quality.
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Confirmation of Label Claim for All Active
Ingredients
This test guarantees that each serving has the amounts of all
active ingredients that are listed on the label. |
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Product Passes All CRN/WHO Testing Categories
The Council for Responsible Nutrition and the World Health Organization have
devised standards to minimize levels of contaminants, like PCB's, dioxins,
furans, mercury, etc. These purity guidelines ensure consumer safety and set the
standards for the international fish oil industry. |
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Oxidation Level Less Than 75% of CRN StandardThan 75% of CRN Standard The oxidation test is a measurement of the fish oil freshness. Oxidation
is the interaction between oxygen molecules and other substances (for example, notice
that the color of a freshly-cut apple turns brown after exposure to oxygen). Oxidation
tests peroxide levels and total oxidation to assess the product’s stability and
freshness. |
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PCB Levels Less Than 50% of CRN Standard
PCB's are a group of manufactured organic chemicals, which have been used widely
as coolants and for other electrical equipment. Because PCB's build up in the environment
and cause harmful health effects, the manufacture of PCB's stopped in the U.S. in
1977. Since PCB's do not break down easily, they are now found throughout our environment.
As a consequence, PCB's can be highly concentrated in the fish found in waters contaminated
with even low levels of these carcinogens. |
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Dioxin and Furan Levels Less Than 50% of WHO Standard
Dioxin and furans are environmental contaminants that are formed as a result of
the combustion process, like waste incineration and from burning fossil fuels. These
chemicals are released into the atmosphere, and as a result they can be found in
the plants, animals and fish that we eat. Dioxin is the most toxic man-made chemical,
and furans are about a tenth as toxic. These contaminants are human carcinogens,
which can also cause non-cancer health effects. |
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