6d Omega-3 (90 softgels)

(Per Softgel)
omega-3 fatty acids of which EPA: 500mg, DHA: 250mg

EPAX 5025 TGN (fish oil concentrate; antioxidant: tocopherol-rich extracts); softgel (bovine gelatin; humectant: glycerol; purified water). Manufactured in a facility that processes milk, soy, gluten, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, sulphites and nuts.

Regular consumption of oily fish, 1-2 servings per week, is recommended by international health authorities to support health. This corresponds to an average intake of 250-500 mg eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) + docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) per day. However, not everyone likes to eat fish, and this also applies to athletes. Taking 1 softgel of 6d OMEGA-3 EPAX® per day can prevent EPA and DHA deficiency, due to a lack of sufficient fish consumption. Despite the various metabolic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, vascular, and cognitive effects of fish oil on the body, science is still debating whether intensive sports activities require higher intakes of fish oil. However, in some specific situations, high doses of EPA (e.g. 2 g/day) are recommended, for example during the rehabilitation process of a muscle injury. The anti-inflammatory effect, as well as the stimulating effect of EPA on protein synthesis in the muscle, may facilitate the recovery from muscle injuries.

In order to meet the demand for such high dosages, an exceptionally highly concentrated fish oil concentrate was used in the development of the 6d OMEGA-3 EPAX®. Namely EPAX 5025 TGN. The 50 and 25 stand for 500 mg EPA and 250 mg DHA per 1000 mg and therefore per capsule! Four softgels of 6d OMEGA-3 EPAX® are sufficient to obtain a dosage of 2g EPA. The “TG” stands for triglycerides, which are better absorbed than the often used, and cheaper, ethyl ester forms. In addition, the selected fish oil in the 6d OMEGA-3 EPAX® is ultra pure because the “N” in the EPAX 5025 TGN stands for “neutral in taste and odour”, this means that no lemon oil is needed to mask the "fishy" aftertaste that often occurs when using cheaper fish oil supplements. Finally, EPAX fish oil is known for its extremely low oxidation values throughout the entire shelf life of the product! Therefore, only a minimal amount of vitamin E is needed, in the form of natural tocopherol extracts, to protect the fish oil from further oxidation during the shelf life. This is also important because of the possible negative effect of (high intakes of) vitamin E on training adaptations.

In short, thanks to its superior quality and its extremely high dosage of 500mg EPA and 250mg DHA per softgel, 6d OMEGA-3 EPAX® is the ideal supplement for athletes who do not eat enough fish. Athletes who can benefit from a higher dosage, for example in the context of rehabilitation from a muscle injury, can also use 6d OMEGA-3 EPAX®.