[Yak-Al's 3-Line Summary💊]

Highest absorption rate is rTG form, Best value for money is TG form, Prescription drugs are EE form.!
Absorption rate is highest with rTG, and TG/EE have similar absorption rates when taken with meals..
Pharmacy products are mostly rTG form, while hospital prescriptions are mostly EE form..

Hello, I'm Aiden from Yak-Al..

This happened at the pharmacy last month..

A customer came to me holding two omega-3 products and asked me a question..

“These are both omega-3, but why is one $20 and the other $50??”

Looking at the back of the products, one said 'rTG form' and the other said 'EE form'..

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“Ah, this is because the omega-3 structure is different..”

“Structure? Is omega-3 available in multiple types??”

Yes, that's correct. Omega-3 comes in different types (structures)..

I'd like to talk about that today. 😉

That omega-3 comes in different types.?

Did you think all omega-3 was the same??

Actually, depending on molecularstructure, it's divided into three main types..

TG form (Triglyceride)
EE form (Ethyl Ester)
rTG form (re-esterified Triglyceride)

“Huh? Pharmacist, I don't understand what you're saying.?…”

That's okay!! I'll explain it easily with everyday examples from now on.!

TG form: Fish as is, the original made by nature

What is this??

TG form is omega-3 extracted directly from fish in its natural form..

It's the omega-3 squeezed directly from oily fish like mackerel and salmon..

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Imagine this for a moment.!

3 AM, your throat is parched and you head to the kitchen..

With half-closed eyes, you turn on the kitchen faucet..

You fill a cup with water and gulp it down..

It's refreshing, but... after swallowing it, sometimes you think, 'Was it okay to just drink this straight?'.

Tap water isn't bad. It's all filtered anyway..

But something could have mixed in during its journey through the pipes to your home..

That's exactly what TG form omega-3 feels like.!

Omega-3 TG Form: Advantages and Disadvantages

👍 Advantages

Since it's in its natural state, our body accepts it naturally..
Being in natural form, body absorption is relatively stable..
The price is relatively inexpensive..

❌ Disadvantages

Since it's in its natural form, unnecessary fats are mixed in together, so purity is low. 📉
The rest unnecessary fat components are heavily included..
You need to take multiple capsules to meet your required amount..

Just like tap water has minerals and impurities mixed in,, TG form omega-3 contains a lot of other fats mixed in besides omega-3..

EE Form: High Purity Concentrate, Impurities Removed

What is this??

EE form is TG form with impurities removed and purityincreased..

In the manufacturing process, it's made by combining it with ethanol (alcohol) instead of glycerol..

Have you had this experience??

These days, there are water purifiers that use RO (reverse osmosis) filters among premium water purifiers..

It's almost laboratory-level water purification that allows only water molecules to pass through while filtering out everything else..

I tried it once before, and when I took that first sip, it was definitely clean..

But somehow... 'no water taste? It's bland.'?”

All impurities are removed so it's clean, but minerals are gone too, leaving your mouth feeling empty..

It's the kind of water that feels 2% short, awkward for your body to absorb immediately.,

That's exactly what EE form omega-3 feels like..

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Omega-3 EE Form: Advantages and Disadvantages

👍 Advantages

High purityrefined. 📈
You can fit more omega-3 in one capsule..
Precise dose adjustment is possible..

❌ Disadvantages

Absorption rate is lower. 🥲 (*However, when taken with meals, this difference is greatly reduced.!)
Since it's artificially structured, your body is slower to accept it..

Why are most hospital prescription omega-3s EE form??

However, most hospital prescription omega-3s are EE form..

Why??

Because it needs to be made with high purity so you can say 'this drug contains exactly X mg of omega-3'..

Medications must have accurate dosages.!

rTG Form: Premium That Captures Both Purity and Nature

What is this??

rTG form is the latest technology that converted EE form back to its natural form..

“But why make EE form just to convert it back??..”

Good question.!

To maintain EE form's high purity while restoring TG form's high absorption rate..

There are premium bottled waters these days..

They are purified completely first using RO purifiers, then essential minerals are carefully added backâpremium mineral waters..

The cleanliness (purity) is perfect like RO purification,,

while the taste and nutrition (absorption) are vibrant like regular bottled water..

The moment you drink it, you think 'Ah, this is what water tastes like' while also thinking 'But it's really clean', that kind of feel.!

That's exactly what rTG form omega-3 is..

It's the best form, intelligently returned while keeping only the good things your body needs..

Advantages and Disadvantages

👍 Advantages

High purity (omega-3 extracted cleanly)
High absorption rate (your body accepts it well since it's in natural form)
It has both advantages of purity and absorption rate.!
‘The 'efficiency per capsule' is best..

❌ Disadvantages

The manufacturing process is complex, so the price is expensive.!
It can be more expensive than TG form. 💰

Why are most health supplements rTG form??

Omega-3 nutritional supplements sold at pharmacies or online are mostly rTG form these days..

Curious why??

“Like 'premium mineral water,' it has high purity and good absorption, so it has the best value for money..

Of course the price is a bit higher, but rTG form is overwhelming in that 'one capsule does it all conveniently' aspect..

So, which omega-3 should I choose??

The key is 'with meals!”

Actually no matter which typeit is,, taking it with meals is most important..

Looking at a 2019 paper by the Lapointe research team,

EE form has very low absorption on an empty stomach,,

but this difference is greatly reduced after meals..

In other words, taking it after meals rather than on an empty stomach is more important than which type you choose..

💡 If you want to learn more about why you shouldn't take it on an empty stomach,?

👉 [omega-3, the real reason you shouldn't take it on an empty stomach!]

Omega-3 Recommendations by Situation!

Situation	Recommended Form	Recommended Reason
When prescribed by a hospital	EE form	Most prescription drugs are EE form, with recommended dosing after meals
General purchase from pharmacy/online	rTG form	High absorption and purity, so efficiency per capsule is best!
When price is a concern	TG form	Since it's in natural form, absorption is stable and price is relatively inexpensive

Omega-3, Frequently Asked Questions

Q. If TG form is in its natural state, isn't it the best??

A. Purity is low, so you need to take multiple capsules. rTG form contains more omega-3 per capsule..

Q. If EE form has low absorption rate, why is it used as a prescription drug??

A. When taken after meals, the absorption rate difference is reduced, and high purity allows for precise dose adjustment.!

Q. How do I know the type if it's not written on the product label??

A. You can check it like this:!

Hospital prescription drug â Mostly EE form
Health supplement â Mostly rTG form
Check the wording on the back of the product for EE/TG/rTG notation

Now it's time to choose a product

You understand omega-3 types (TG/EE/rTG) now, right??

Now you're probably wondering which omega-3 product you should actually choose..

Yak-Al carefully compares and evaluates active ingredients, inactive ingredients, quality, and price-to-value ratio..

🔍 If you're curious about how Aiden, the omega-3 specialist pharmacist, evaluates omega-3,?

👉 [How does Aiden evaluateomega-3??!]

Aiden's Final Words

Do you understand omega-3 types now??

Some people drink tap water straight, while others insist on premium filtered water..

What's important is drinking water every day..

Whether TG, EE, or rTG, consistently taking the omega-3 you've chosen with meals at the same time every day,.

that's ultimately the most reliable way to protect your blood vessel health..

Because no matter what water you choose, it's pointless if you don't drink it.!

Next time, we'll be back with 'How to Take Omega-3 Without Fish Aftertaste or Burping'..

Thank you for reading.! 🙂‍↕️