How is WINOmeg3complex tested for the percentage of omega-3?
There are two different testing methods used to analyze the fatty acid content of WINOmeg3complex: Area Percent and Weight Percent. The Area Percent method calculates EPA and DHA as a fraction of total fatty acids in the oil. This method excludes non-fatty acid components (e.g.: the glycerol backbone and unsaponifiable matter in the oil) which accounts for 5%-15% of the total. It is based on the sum of the identified fatty acids equaling 100% and was developed by the European Pharmacopoeia. The Weight Percent method, also known as mg/g, takes into account the weight of the fatty acids plus glycerol backbone and unsaponifiable matter when calculating the EPA/DHA content. The weight percent of each fatty acid is compared to the overall weight of the oil (mg/g). This method is used by regulatory agencies and consumer groups, like FDA and consumerlabs.com, to analyze the fatty acid content of the oil. Both of these testing methods guarantee truth in labeling for omega-3 ethyl esters found
