Are Ascenta’s animal omega-3 supplements pharmaceutical grade?
A. The term “pharmaceutical grade” is used to convey the superior quality and purity of Ascenta’s products but this term is not an official classification for fish oil and there are currently no standards that define pharmaceutical grade fish oil (the definition cited in the book “OmegaRx” by Barry Sears is not derived from a regulated source). Some companies use the term “medical grade” fish oil which, like “pharmaceutical grade”, is not an official classification. The most important criterion for quality is that the fish oil surpasses all the standards set forth by the CRN (Council for Responsible Nutrition). These internationally accepted standards are the most stringent in the industry and only the highest quality fish oils meet these standards. Ascenta’s animal omega-3 supplements surpass all CRN standards for quality and purity.
