{"product_id":"io-genix-omega-3-epa-dha","title":"IO Genix Omega 3 - Essential Fatty Acids EPA DHA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is IO Genix Omega 3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003efish oil supplement in softgel capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a daily serving of \u003cstrong\u003etwo capsules providing 2,000 mg of fish oil\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e12 mg of vitamin E\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bottle covers \u003cstrong\u003e45 servings\u003c\/strong\u003e, that is a month and a half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula is short: fish oil, vitamin E in the form of d-L-alpha-tocopherol acetate, and a shell made of \u003cstrong\u003egelatine, glycerine and water\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because the shell is gelatine, \u003cstrong\u003ethe product is suitable for neither vegetarians nor vegans\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is something few product pages mention, and it rules out a proportion of buyers straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vitamin E is not there by chance: polyunsaturated fatty acids oxidise, and adding a fat-soluble antioxidant to the oil is the usual way of slowing that process inside the capsule. At 12 mg per serving, it also reaches 100% of the nutrient reference value. The product sits in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/omega-3\"\u003eomega 3\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gammes-io-genix\"\u003eIO Genix\u003c\/a\u003e sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a two-capsule serving contain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 2-capsule serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno NRV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which EPA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which DHA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003enot disclosed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack size: 45 servings of 2 capsules. NRV for vitamin E within the meaning of Regulation 1169\/2011: 12 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two “not disclosed” lines deserve a pause, because they are the single most important point on this page. \u003cstrong\u003eThe manufacturer declares 2,000 mg of fish oil but does not publish, in the labelling data available to us, the EPA and DHA contents.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yet those two figures, and those alone, are what makes it possible to compare one omega 3 with another. A fish oil can contain 18% EPA-DHA or 60%: the weight of oil tells you nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe direct consequence, and we own it: \u003cstrong\u003ewe cannot use any of the authorised claims for omega 3.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wording “EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart” assumes an intake of at least 250 mg a day, and “DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision” assumes 250 mg of DHA. With no declared content, those thresholds cannot be verified. We would rather say so than repeat a figure found elsewhere: check the EPA\/DHA statement printed on the bottle you receive, that is what counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we can state without reservation concerns vitamin E: \u003cstrong\u003evitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 100% of the NRV per serving, the regulatory threshold is comfortably cleared. On the published data as it stands, that is the only claim usable on this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne last safety marker: EFSA regards \u003cstrong\u003e5 g a day of combined EPA and DHA\u003c\/strong\u003e as an intake that raises no concern in adults. A serving of 2 g of total oil stays well below that, whatever the actual concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do you take IO Genix Omega 3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 capsules. \u003cstrong\u003eLiquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large glass of water. \u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e with a meal, morning or evening, it makes no difference. \u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e one serving a day. \u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e ongoing, as the manufacturer sets no fixed course length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “with a meal” instruction is not optional here, unlike with many supplements. This is an oil and a fat-soluble vitamin: their absorption depends directly on fat being present in the stomach at the same time. Two capsules swallowed on an empty stomach with a glass of water means part of the product goes to waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remedy for fishy repeats, which is the leading reason people give up on this type of product, comes down to two tricks. Take the capsules \u003cstrong\u003ein the middle of the meal\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than at the start, and keep the bottle \u003cstrong\u003esomewhere cool\u003c\/strong\u003e: oil that has been warmed goes rancid, and a rancid capsule announces itself the moment you wake up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the time of day, the manufacturer does not take a view, and rightly so: omega 3 has no acute effect, only regularity counts. Take it at whichever meal you will reliably remember, which is usually dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne combination precaution to finish: the manufacturer asks you to \u003cstrong\u003eavoid taking it alongside an anticoagulant without medical advice\u003c\/strong\u003e. That question is one for your doctor, never for a product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this omega 3 right for, and who is it not right for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at people who eat little oily fish — sardine, mackerel, salmon, herring — which is to say most people. Two capsules a day at dinner, one bottle every six weeks: it is an undemanding supplement, and its simplicity is its main selling point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product \u003cstrong\u003econtains FISH\u003c\/strong\u003e. Traces of \u003cstrong\u003eGLUTEN, EGG, MILK and SOYA\u003c\/strong\u003e are possible. The manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eadvises against it for pregnant and breastfeeding women\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003erules it out for under-18s\u003c\/strong\u003e. It asks you to consult a healthcare professional \u003cstrong\u003ein case of a clotting disorder, anticoagulant treatment or cardiovascular disease\u003c\/strong\u003e. Store in a dry place, away from light and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, since the capsule is gelatine and the contents are of marine origin. Nor is it suitable if you want to compare EPA and DHA doses precisely: with no published contents, the comparison cannot honestly be made, and that is this product's real limitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat not to expect from it. It is neither a cardiovascular treatment nor a performance product. No claim can be made here beyond the vitamin E one, and an omega 3 supplement does not replace two portions of fish a week — it fills a gap, and does nothing more than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMarine omega 3 or plant-based omega 3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the only real choice in the category, and it turns not on a matter of principle but on a difference between molecules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fish oil supplies \u003cstrong\u003eEPA\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDHA\u003c\/strong\u003e directly, the two fatty acids the European claims relate to. A flaxseed-based plant omega 3, such as the one in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/trainedbyjp\"\u003eTrainedByJP\u003c\/a\u003e range, supplies \u003cstrong\u003ealpha-linolenic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e, which the body has to convert into EPA and then DHA — a conversion known to be limited. The authorised wording is not the same either: ALA “contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels”, which is a different matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant omega 3 is the better choice, and the only possible one, if you are vegan, allergic to fish, or if the marine aftertaste has made you give up in the past. That is reason enough: a product taken every day beats a better-designed product that stays in the cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish oil keeps the advantage on direct EPA and DHA intake. That said, on this particular product those contents are not published: if your aim is to reach the 250 mg a day that unlocks the claims, choose a product in the category that states its figures. To round things off in winter, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-d\"\u003evitamin D\u003c\/a\u003e section answers a neighbouring and far better documented need; and if it is the antioxidant side that interests you, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitamine-e\"\u003evitamin E\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/coq-10\"\u003eCoQ-10\u003c\/a\u003e sections offer dedicated formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much EPA and DHA are in one serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not publish these contents in the labelling data available to us. We will not invent them: they are, however, the only figures that allow two omega 3 products to be compared, since the weight of fish oil carries no informative value on its own. Check the statement on the bottle you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it have to be taken with a meal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is an oil and a fat-soluble vitamin. Their absorption depends on fat being present in the digestive tract at the same time. Two capsules on an empty stomach with a glass of water means part of the product is lost — and it is a very common mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you avoid fishy repeats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo habits are enough in most cases: swallow the capsules in the middle of the meal rather than at the start, and keep the bottle somewhere cool. Oil that has been warmed goes rancid, and a rancid capsule announces itself immediately. If the problem persists, a plant-based omega 3 will settle the matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty-five days, at two capsules a day, that is 45 servings. The manufacturer sets no fixed course length and recommends ongoing use: with this type of nutrient, it is regularity over several months that counts, not an intensive three-week stint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the capsules suitable for vegetarians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, on two counts. The shell is gelatine of animal origin, and the contents are a fish oil. A vegetarian or vegan should turn to a plant-based omega 3, bearing in mind that it supplies ALA rather than EPA and DHA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be taken alongside anticoagulant treatment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot without medical advice: that is the precaution explicitly stated by the manufacturer, which also covers clotting disorders and cardiovascular disease. This question is one for your doctor or your pharmacist, the only people who know your medication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the vitamin E doing in the formula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt plays two roles. Inside the capsule, it is a fat-soluble antioxidant that slows the oxidation of the oil. In the body, at 12 mg per serving, that is 100% of the NRV, it allows the only regulatory wording usable on this product to be applied: vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere can you buy IO Genix Omega 3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottle can be ordered from this page, and we ship throughout France and Europe. This is a supplement that works over the long run: better to order one in advance than to break off for three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Vendargues store, about ten minutes from Montpellier, this is a category where we systematically turn the bottle over before selling it, so we can read the EPA-DHA line together. It is the only figure that matters, and many customers discover on that occasion that until then they had been comparing weights of oil. The rest of the category can be browsed in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nutrition-sportive\"\u003esports nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"IO.GENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51160629608775,"sku":"8435569300889","price":17.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9467\/9111\/files\/IO-Genix-Omega-3-Acides-Gras-Essentiels-EPA-DHA-carre-v2.png?v=1788604713","url":"https:\/\/kissnutrition.fr\/en\/products\/io-genix-omega-3-epa-dha","provider":"KISS NUTRITION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}