Omega 3 - GymBeam

The quality of fish oil cannot be judged by eye or smell. Three things decide it: source, purification method and freshness. At GymBeam, we have all three under control.

Clean oil from a clean source

Our Omega 3 comes from oil from wild Peruvian anchovies (Engraulis ringens), one of the cleanest omega-3 sources in the world. The coast of Peru is washed by the cold Humboldt Current, which brings huge amounts of nutrients up from the depths and creates an ecosystem exceptionally rich in plankton, which the anchovies feed on. Thanks to this diet, they naturally have a high share of EPA and DHA.

Because these are small, short-lived fish at the beginning of the food chain, unlike large predatory fish they do not have time to accumulate heavy metals or other toxins. The crude oil also meets the international IFOS standard for purity, potency and freshness. The fishing itself is part of one of the most strictly regulated systems in the world. The IMARPE institute monitors stocks and sets quotas, which are immediately reduced during the El Niño climate phenomenon so the source remains sustainable.

Molecular distillation for maximum purity

The oil undergoes molecular distillation, which removes impurities and heavy metals while leaving the natural form of fatty acids intact. Independent tests confirm the zero-tolerance policy for mercury, cadmium and lead, and you can find them in the laboratory tests section. The same tests also document microbiological safety and freshness measured by the TOTOX index. Added vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and further protects the oil.

Freshness that we document with data

Fish oil freshness is measured by the TOTOX value, the total measure of oxidation. The quality industry standard recommended by GOED (Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s) is 26.³ The whole industry uses it as a guide. Our oil reaches a value of TOTOX 11.3, less than half of this limit. We do not list the TOTOX value on the website only as a number; it is genuinely documented and confirmed by laboratory testing.

Natural TG form instead of synthetics

We supply the oil in the natural triglyceride (TG) form, exactly the form in which fats are normally found in food. Many cheaper oils are synthetic ethyl esters, which are absorbed less well. Your body therefore gets the maximum from every GymBeam Omega 3 capsule.

Storage without loss of quality

Thanks to the natural TG form and added vitamin E, our oil has high oxidative stability, so normal storage in a cool, dry place away from direct sun is sufficient. If you want to preserve freshness for as long as possible, omega-3 is generally recommended to be kept in the refrigerator, especially after opening the package.