Oméga 3

Omega-3 fatty acids are extremely important, and a deficiency can have significant effects on the functioning of the human body.

Since the body has difficulty producing them, supplementation through diet can be useful.

According to the SUVIMAX* study conducted on 13,000 people, the French population has omega-3 dietary intakes that are 50% to 80% below the recommended nutritional intakes.

Moreover, modern diets are too rich in omega-6 fatty acids, to the detriment of omega-3s, even though ANSES** recommends a ratio of five omega-6 to one omega-3, while we currently consume around fifteen omega-6 for one omega-3.

Laboratoires FENIOUX provides omega-3s—EPA and DHA—sourced from fish oils (sardines, mackerel, anchovies, salmon), with a dosage higher than 250 mg per day, which is the effective amount needed to help maintain normal heart function.

In addition, DHA supports normal brain function. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) also contributes to maintaining normal vision.

The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA.

The totox index is used to evaluate lipid oxidation, known as peroxidation, and is particularly useful for assessing the quality of omega-3 oils.

• Totox below 10: the oil is of good quality and minimally oxidized
• Totox below 26: the oil is considered “acceptable.” This is the threshold not to exceed
• Totox above 26: the oil is highly oxidized and should be avoided
  
  

Totox value: 13.6

* Hercberg S, Galan P, Preziosi P, Bertais S, Mennen L, Malvy D, Roussel A-M, Favier A, Briançon S. The SU.VI.MAX Study: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of the health effects of antioxidant vitamins and minerals.
** ANSES (French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety). Update of the recommended nutritional intakes for fatty acids. Expert report, 2011: 1–327.