Omega-3 fatty acids belong to the group of polyunsaturated fatty acids and are essential. This means that they must be ingested through food and cannot be produced by the body itself . The most important Omega-3 fatty acids include α-linolenic acid (ALA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) . ALA is a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid, while DHA and EPA are found in marine animals as well as in algae and microalgae.

To better understand the effect of omega-3 fatty acids, it makes sense to look at the interaction with omega-6 fatty acids. Both are polyunsaturated, essential fatty acids that must be ingested through food. They are very important for our immune system and the normal course of inflammatory processes. So how does the interaction between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids work in the human body?

The immune system is there to become active when there is an "attack", e.g. by viruses, bacteria or fungi, or when tissue is destroyed by an injury. The result is inflammation. Inflammation is therefore initially a positive mechanism and the basis for optimal wound healing.

At the beginning of an inflammation, tissue and thus cells are destroyed. Omega-6 fatty acids (especially arachidonic acid (AA)) contained in the cell membrane are now converted by special enzymes and become pro-inflammatory messenger substances (prostaglandin E2). Their number now continues to rise because the inflammatory process is already in full swing.

The symptoms are well known: overheating of the tissue, redness, swelling, functional impairment and pain. At a certain point, more and more "solvents" are formed. These are formed from the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, among others. They serve to regulate the activated immune system, end the inflammation and initiate wound healing. For this process, both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids must be present in sufficient quantities. Too many omega-6 fatty acids (AA) can lead to persistent inflammation, too little DHA and EPA can mean that wound healing cannot be initiated or completed optimally.

This also makes it clear why Omega-3 and Omega-6 are so important for our body and why Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with many positive health factors. Most modern illnesses are also linked to an immune system that is working "wrongly". Omega-3 fatty acids have a regulating effect on the activated immune system. This is why Omega-3 is also suitable for preventive use.

Due to legal regulations (health claims), we are unfortunately prohibited from making specific statements about the effectiveness of certain ingredients in our products. This is the main reason why there is very little or no information about the effects or intake of some products.

That's why we pay even more attention to showing you studies on products where it is permitted, in order to confirm their effectiveness and create trust.

If you don't see any information on a product page, you can always do your own research online and get your own picture of the current research situation before making a purchase.

We thank you very much for your understanding on this important point!

Approved statements on effectiveness:

DHA & EPA:

• contribute to normal heart function

DHA:

• contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function
• contributes to the maintenance of normal vision

Many other effects are currently being intensively researched.

No, we have developed a recipe together with our German bottler in which we can do without food additives such as E304 (also known as ascorbyl palmitate) but also rosemary extract or tocopherols.

We only use 1% silicon dioxide as a thickener, this substance is

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