Article: 🐟 The Truth About Omega-3: Not All Fish Oils Are Created Equal
🐟 The Truth About Omega-3: Not All Fish Oils Are Created Equal
In the world of supplements, not everything that shines is gold.
Especially when it comes to Omega-3, one of the most studied and essential nutrients for our health — from cardiovascular and cognitive benefits to reducing inflammation and improving recovery.
At GoPrimal, we take this seriously. Our goal isn’t just to sell a supplement, but to offer the purest, most effective source of Omega-3 possible, backed by science and transparency.
Unfortunately, many brands on the market take shortcuts — using cheap oils, unverified claims, and “homemade” certificates that look official but mean absolutely nothing. Let’s dig into the facts 👇
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🧬 1. The Origin of the Fish Matters
Many companies don’t even declare where their fish comes from, which is already a huge red flag.
When there’s no transparency, it usually means the oil comes from farmed fish or mixed low-quality species, often higher in contaminants and lower in natural Omega-3 content.
At GoPrimal, we only use wild-caught alaskan pollock from the cold waters of North America, certified by GOED — one of the world’s leading sustainability and purity standards.
This guarantees not only clean waters and sustainable sourcing, but also the highest concentration of EPA and DHA, the real active compounds your body uses.
Choose with confidence
Our fish oil supplements (Go Primal certification number: LL003755) are sourced exclusively from MSC-certified fisheries — a guarantee of sustainability and responsible sourcing.
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is the world’s leading authority on sustainable seafood, and we’re proud to offer more certified products than any other supplement brand.
Our oils are derived from fish that are primarily caught for human consumption, ensuring full use of this valuable natural resource.
Alaska Pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) — one of the most abundant members of the cod family — is the world’s largest fishery for human food consumption and the fifth most commonly eaten fish species in the U.S. (1.2 lbs per person in 2012). Harvested across the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska, the Alaska Pollock fishery is widely recognized as one of the best-managed and most sustainable in the world.
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⚗️ 2. Purity and Freshness — Backed by GOED
Our Omega-3 is certified by GOED and MSC — the gold standard of third-party testing.
Every batch is independently tested on:
Purity: No heavy metals, PCBs, or contaminants
Oxidation: Minimal TOTOX values, meaning the oil stays fresh and effective
Label accuracy: What we claim is what you get — always
Most competitors don’t publish any oxidation data and don’t have independent certifications. Instead, they rely on self-declared quality labels.
Check our lab test on heavy metal here:
Test result independent lab Omega 3
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🚫 3. The Problem With Fake or Unknown “Certificates”
Some brands use seals or logos that look like certifications but aren’t — such as “SLTEX.”
If you’ve never heard of it, that’s because it’s not recognized by any international standard or testing organization like GOED or MSC.
This is a marketing trick — a “seal” invented by the manufacturer to create a false sense of credibility.
These seals are not backed by laboratory testing or independent verification, meaning anyone could print them and claim “premium quality.”
At GoPrimal, all our certifications are external, traceable, and publicly verifiable. Transparency isn’t optional — it’s the foundation of trust.
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🧪 4. Mixing Omega-3 With Curcumin or Other Ingredients: A Dangerous Trend
Some companies add curcumin, vitamin D, or other antioxidants to their fish oil to make it sound more “complete.”
But what they don’t tell you is that these combinations can actually reduce the stability of the oil.
Scientific studies show that mixing polyunsaturated fatty acids (like Omega-3) with unstable compounds (like curcumin) can increase oxidation, degrading both the oil and the added ingredient.
The result? A product that loses potency faster and may even produce oxidized lipids, which are harmful to the body.
In short: more ingredients ≠ better quality.
✅ Why GoPrimal Omega-3 Is Different
Feature GoPrimal Omega-3 Many Other Brands
Source Wild caught Alaska Pollock Not declared / farmed fish
Form Natural Triglyceride (TG) TG or mixed, often no proof
Purity & Freshness Fully tested, published results No independent data
Composition 100% Omega-3 (EPA + DHA) Often mixed with curcumin or fillers
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🧠 The Bottom Line
When it comes to Omega-3, don’t be fooled by marketing labels or fancy packaging.
What truly matters is purity, freshness, and independent verification — not claims made by the brand itself.
At GoPrimal, we believe that trust is built with facts, not slogans.
That’s why we share everything: the origin of our fish, the form of our oil, and the certificates that prove it’s clean, potent, and effective.
Because your health deserves transparency, not tricks.---
📚 References
1. GOED Omega-3 Global Organization for EPA and DHA: www.goedomega3.com
2. MSC https://www.msc.org/
3. Shahidi & Zhong (2019) Lipid oxidation and improving the oxidative stability of omega-3 oils. Journal of Functional Foods.
4. EFSA Journal (2012). Scientific Opinion on Oxidation of Fish Oils and their Safety.
