[Yakkal's 3-Line Summary💊]

The first thing to look at when choosing omega-3 is 'EPA+DHA combined content'..
If the product comes from a trustworthy raw material supplier and has GOEDÂ·IFOS international certification marks, you can view the quality reliability one level higher..
As for price, the average is 57 won per 100mgas a benchmark, so for products that are excessively cheap or expensive, take another look at the ingredients..

Hello, I'm Aiden from Yakkal..

When I recommend omega-3 at the pharmacy, I always hear this comment:.

"Aren't they all pretty much the same??"

I understand why you might think that, since they really do all look similar on the surface..

But when you place two products of the same price side by side and examine their ingredients, the actual omega-3 content can differ quite noticeably..

Such differences are not visible from the outside..

Today, I'll walk you through the criteria that create these differences one by one, so that even first-time omega-3 buyers can use them right away.!

Where should you start when choosing omega-3??

First,, let me quickly tell you the items you need to check when choosing omega-3..

Trying to look at everything at once will actually confuse you. So it's good to establish a priority order.

Order	Item to Check
1	EPA+DHA content
2	Raw material supplier reliability & International certification marks
3	Price
4	Extraction method
5	Form (TG, EE, rTG)
6	Animal-based vs. plant-based
7	Individual packaging, capsule size, purity, rancidity

In today's Part 1, I'll discuss items 1 through 3 among these: EPA+DHA content, raw material supplier reliability & international certification marks, and price..

Items from #4 onward will continue in Part 2, so please keep that in mind.!

EPA+DHA Content â A Large Pill Doesn't Mean More Omega-3

Have you ever held an omega-3 capsule in your hand? They're quite large..

But you need to check separately how much omega-3 is actually inside..

Capsule size and omega-3 content are separate..

What's inside omega-3??

The components called omega-3 are broadly three types:.

Component Name	Primary Function	Foods Where It's Primarily Found
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid))	Reduces inflammation in blood vessels and improves circulation.	Oily fish such as mackerel and salmon
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid))	Supports brain and eye health and is especially important for brain development.	Fish and seafood
ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid))	Converts to EPA and DHA in the body, but the conversion rate is very low.	Flaxseed, chia seed, and walnuts

Most omega-3 supplements we take consist of EPA and DHA..

ALA must transform into EPA or DHA in the body to perform its role,, but that transformation success rate is very low..

What actually works in your body is EPA and DHA..

Look for only this one thing on the ingredient label:

When you see an omega-3 ingredient label for the first time, it's bewildering. There are lots of numbers and unfamiliar English terms..

But you only need to find one thing:.

"EPA + DHA = how many mg?"

Even if one capsule is 1,000mg, it might contain only 650mg of EPA+DHA..

The remaining 350mg is the capsule shell and other oils..

It's easy to understand if you think of air-filled snacks. The bag is large but there may be few snacks inside.. Omega-3 is exactly the same..

You need to look at how much actual snacks (EPA+DHA) are inside, not the bag (capsule) size..

Serving size 2 Soft gels ⮕ It says to take 2 capsules a day..
EPA + DHA = X mg ⮕ That means 2 capsules contain X mg of omega-3..

How much omega-3 should you take per day??

Taking more isn't necessarily better..

It's not recommended to continuously consume 3g (3,000mg) or more per day..

Personally, I recommend staying within 0.9g to 2.0g per day..

The key is to take it consistently in amounts that match your goals without overextending yourself..

Raw Material Supplier Reliability & International Certification Marks â Was This Omega-3 Made Cleanly??

Omega-3 comes from the ocean.. It's extracted from fish or seaweed..

But the ocean can become contaminated.. This means heavy metals or impurities can mix in..

So 'external verification that confirms 'how cleanly it was made'is necessary..

Why are raw material suppliers and certification marks important??

Omega-3 is not made from start to finish directly by finished product manufacturers..

Specialized raw material suppliers worldwide extract omega-3 from fish or seaweed, and finished product manufacturers purchase those raw materials and make them into capsules..

Most omega-3 products sold domestically use raw materials from trustworthy suppliers..

These trustworthy suppliers mostly obtain international certifications..

There are 2 major international certifications: ⮕ GOED and IFOS.

These are marks given only to companies whose quality has been verified against the world's most rigorous standards..

It's like comparing it to an Olympic gold medal..

GOED Certification â Where It's Attached Makes a Difference

GOED certification comes in two types:.

Certification Type	Meaning	Example
Company certification	Certification that this company itself is trustworthy	Chong Kun Dang
Finished product certification	Certification where the mark is attached directly to the product you're purchasing	Cellonicx Triad Core

Both are excellent certifications. However, if the mark is attached directly to the product going into your mouth, it would provide more direct assurance.?
(In my personal view, it would be nice if finished products could receive GOED certification, but I think receiving GOED certification in the company category isn't easy either.!)

Cellonicx's Triad Core product = The GOED mark is attached to the product..
Chong Kun Dang Health's Promega Omega-3 Triple = The GOED mark is not attached to the product..

There's one thing to be careful about:. Sometimes finished product manufacturers advertise the GOED certification that a raw material supplier received as if they received it themselves..

The most accurate way to verify certification is to check directly on the official GOED website..

Price â 57 Won Per 100mg, This One Number Is All You Need

Yakkal directly analyzed 16 products on the market..

The average price per 100mg was 57 won..

This number is not an absolute standard.. Some people look for products with decent quality at low prices, while others prioritize quality even if the product is more expensive. .

But one thing is important: whether that choice came from your own rational standards..

Knowing the average price when you buy versus not knowing makes a difference..

The number 57 won per 100mg is a starting point for setting that standard..

Once you've chosen a good omega-3, how you take it also matters..

If you take omega-3 on an empty stomach, absorption can drop by 30 to 50%..

👉 If you're curious about the proper way to take it for correct absorption,, [Omega-3 Dosing Time and How to Improve Absorption].!

Today's Summary â Remember Just These Three Things

If you're choosing omega-3 for the first time, try following this order:.

EPA+DHA combined content — Look at the ingredient amount, not the capsule size..
Raw material supplier reliability & international certification marks (GOED, IFOS)) — Check whether the product or company has the mark..
Price — Use approximately 57 won per 100mg as a benchmark and choose within a rational range..

If you were confused about which is better among TG type, EE type, and rTG type when choosing omega-3, also read a column comparing the differences by form..

👉 [Omega-3 TGÂ·EEÂ·rTG Form Complete Comparison]

The extraction method and Form (TGÂ·EEÂ·rTG) selection criteria, items 4-7, and how to choose between animal-based and plant-based sources will continue in Part 2..

Check it right away if you want?

👉 [How to Choose Omega-3: If You Don't Know Where to Start â Part 2]