7-minute article reveals what most big pharmaceutical companies, supermarkets, drugstores, and mainstream supplement brands don't want you to know about the importance of proper omega-3 sourcing
Including the 4 properties most omega-3s have due to irresponsible sourcing and the negative effects these “quality supplements” can have on the general public’s health.
And specifically what to look out for when you’re buying any supplement, omega-3 included, so you use one that finally benefits your health without breaking the bank.
You’ve tried the Omega-3 supplements that promised no brain fog, improved performance in the gym, improved joints, and a long list of fake promises and benefits.
All they really left you with was the fishy burps that came at the worst time possible, a smell you could taste throughout your whole body as soon as you opened up the tub, and an expensive subscription that had no visible upside for you.
A lot of people go through that, a lot more than you realize.
And more often than not, they give up on Omega-3 after it.
Which is unfortunate. Because Omega-3, when sourced and dosed correctly, can have really positive effects on a person’s life.
Such as improved mental ability and cognitive function from the nutrient of EPA.
And the nutrient DHA has huge scientifically proven benefits for your heart, eyes, joints, and overall function of the human body.
But we won’t get too much into that information; that’s not what this article is about.
What we’re really here to talk about is why your omega-3 hasn’t worked, even when it promised to, and the sourcing lie that the supplement industry has fed you to spend your hard earned money every month on supplements that are basically passing straight through you and into the toilet.
Though just before we get into any of that, here’s what I need you to realize…
Up till now, Omega-3 has failed you - you didn't fail it.
See, when people take a supplement such as omega-3 for multiple weeks, months, and sometimes even years, and see little if any noticeable changes or results…
Then it’s easy for them to think that maybe they’re the problem.
“I haven’t been taking enough.”
“I skipped a few days here and there.”
“Maybe the problem is deeper.”
“I’m too old for this to work.”
“I’m different.”
And worst of all…
“I’m the problem”
But really, none of that is true.
Of course, if you do have an underlying health condition that could be the reason it hasn’t worked, and in that case you should see a healthcare professional or doctor.
But apart from that, 99% of the time when your omega-3 hasn’t delivered on the results it promised, it’s because of the supplement itself…
Not that you took it wrong, not enough or too much.
And when we look even deeper, we discover that the success rate of Omega-3 actually working for you comes down to one main factor…
The importance of correct sourcing for omega-3.
You see, the vast majority of the world’s Omega-3 comes from Peru and Chile.
Almost all the big pharma companies source there, as well as the suppliers for the supermarket drug aisle, the drugstore, and the vast majority of mainstream supplement brands.
So, in other words… most likely the ones you’ve tried, or still take to this day.
Now, why is this a problem?
The list could go on for paragraphs after paragraphs, but we filtered it down to 4 main problems with this irresponsible sourcing.
1. Most Omega-3s sourced in massive industrial operations like this are not pure. Because as they get transported, they get filtered down with harmful additives, fillers, and often toxins.
Because the production of these omega-3s sourced in areas like this is on such a large scale, it’s almost impossible to trace back what they’ve added to it.
Such as sweeteners, additives, caking agents, preservatives, and all other kinds of unnecessary fillers.
And the worst part about that is that you never know. The sourcing is described to you in vague terms like “marine oil” or “ocean caught”.
Meaning you never know where they’ve been sourced, what they’ve actually added to it, and what you’re actually putting into your body.
Because of course, the label on the back won’t tell you.
Besides, these companies probably spend more on their legal team to get around the fake promises they make, rather than on any 3rd party testing to see just how harmful their omega-3 oils can be.
And for the people who take their health seriously, this can be a huge problem…
You check the ingredients label on all your foods, choose organic in the supermarket, exercise regularly, and have everything else in check.
But if the supplements that are supposedly good for you are hiding fillers, harmful additives, sweeteners, and unnecessary caking agents in their “health” products, then you could be doing more harm than good without even knowing.
2. The doses of DHA and EPA vary so widely it’s almost impossible to know if you're actually taking the dose described on the bottle, and if it’s actually absorbing into your bloodstream.
DHA and EPA are what make omega-3 actually work and deliver its benefits.
Your body can’t produce these nutrients on its own, which is why omega-3 supplements exist in the first place.
Your eyes, brain, heart, and entire cardiovascular system thrive off this stuff.
But when your Omega-3 oil or capsules are sourced from unpredictable, farmed, and industry-heavy areas (areas like Chile and Peru), it’s almost impossible to know exactly what dose of DHA and EPA you’re taking.
Of course, the big companies won’t tell you this.
Why?
If you’re taking too much (dosed too high) EPA or DHA, your body can reject it, pushing it straight out of you and into the toilet.
Or if it is dosed too low, then there’s not enough of it for your body to absorb, so again, it goes straight through you, as shown in the diagram above.
Which is ultimately why you can buy an omega-3 that promises the world, and leaves you with nothing but expensive urine.
And here’s the kicker…
Even when an omega-3 bottle or tub can tell you the dose on the back…
Because of the unpredictable and long cycle of sourcing it goes through, along with all the additives, caking agents, and fillers they put in it…
9 times out of 10, the dose of DHA and EPA on the back of the bottle isn’t what’s in the supplement itself.
Meaning your body can’t absorb it, can’t use it, and therefore receives none of the DHA and EPA necessary for the benefits of omega-3.
3. There’s no 3rd-party testing done to ensure no heavy metals are lurking in your supplement.
Most large-chain supplement companies do little or no 3rd-party testing when sourcing in these areas.
Which means there’s really no credible basis to ensure that your Omega-3 doesn’t contain traces of mercury, lead, cadmium, or arsenic, which can be common in the fish in these areas of concern.
And while they claim “pure”, “single ingredient,” and “responsibly sourced”… the farmed fish they source their Omega-3 from, plus the heavy refinement process they go through where they add fillers and more toxic ingredients, would all show right up on a 3rd-party test report.
Hence, most of these companies don’t do them.
For them? It’s great. They cut down on costs, source cheaper products, and get away with basically all of it.
Because the people who suffer are the consumers. You.
Your shelf ends up filled with Omega-3 capsules, oils, gummies, and every other form…
All from farmed fish, with no trace of sourcing, no confirmed dose, and ultimately no results to show for the subscription you keep paying for.
4. The supply chain is so long, by the time the products hit your doorstep or supermarket shelf, they're rancid.
Shipped across multiple continents, through country after country, industry after industry, packaged multiple times over, these farmed fish go through a long supply chain before they’re sold on shelves, websites, subscriptions, and eventually end up in your cupboard.
Every day, the product is exposed to more light, heat, and oxygen, which does a number of harmful things to your product, especially the ones bottled or stored in plastic.
Basically, it makes the supplement go through oxidation, which leaves the oil tasting and smelling rancid.
So on top of it being filled with additives, not correctly dosed, and sourced from cheap, low-quality fish, it also tastes horrible.
The fishy burps start, especially with capsules. It’s hard to keep the taste away even when eating alongside a meal.
And ultimately, it comes back to that same thought we were talking about before…
This entire process makes you think that you were the problem.
After all, who would want to stay consistent with a product that tastes horrible and shows no sign of actually doing anything to your body?
No one, right!
And while we could list out many more downsides to improper sourcing of Omega-3 than just the 4 above…
You now know that it’s not your fault Omega-3 hasn't worked for you, and that it’s all down to their improper sourcing.
So let’s talk about what the other option for you is…
While most of the world’s omega-3 goes through the process we have just described.
Containing the terrible sourcing, which leads to all 4 points above…
Not all omega-3s do.
So here are the 4 elements that a good Omega-3 supplement carries, and how you know that it will actually have long-term benefits for you…
You’re about to see why every element of a credible, reliable, and beneficial omega-3 oil comes from the correct sourcing.
Sourcing is ultimately the biggest differentiator for this supplement, and that is why it takes the number one place in things to look out for when buying an omega-3 that will actually be worth your time and money.
1. The sourcing is wild-caught, from places they are proud to name, with all the information needed to trace back where every supplement comes from.
The best place for reliable Omega-3 supplements that don’t taste awful is always the clean Arctic waters. Norway and Iceland specifically.
The waters of Norway and Iceland are some of the most nutrient-rich waters in the world. The fish are rich in DHA, EPA, vitamin A, and vitamin D3, which give your body everything it needs to see and feel the amazing results from Omega-3.
On top of that, the time between catch and oil extraction from the fish is incredibly short, because the facilities are often located within the exact same area where the fish is caught, keeping the fish cold, fresh, and pure. (Unlike other areas such as Chile or Peru, where the fish are transported globally before the oil is taken from them and further processed.)
The waters are also often more regulated by authorities. Meaning that the sourcing companies don’t cut corners to save a few cents, they don’t source the wrong type of fish and label it “marine oil,” and they do everything under strict regulations and quality standards.
2. There has been 3rd-party lab testing done to prove the dosing is right, there are no filler ingredients, and there are no heavy metals in your supplement. Plus, the company openly shares the reports.
Supplement companies that go the extra mile to pay for 3rd-party lab testing are the ones you should trust.
Not only does it show their standards and values at heart, but it also confirms there are no unnecessary fillers, additives, or caking agents in your supplements that shouldn’t be there.
And especially for Omega-3, the companies to buy from are the ones that ensure there are no traces of heavy metals in your supplement through their 3rd party testing (heavy metals are the last thing you want to be putting into your body).
The 3rd-party testing also confirms the dose is matched to what’s on the label. So when a supplement claims to be properly dosed for the results you want, and it’s been through a 3rd-party test to prove that, you can be confident that they’re telling the truth.
But of course, this only matters if they’re openly sharing the reports.
Meaning they’re featured on their site, are easy to access, and you can check them with your own eyes. Showing the company has nothing to hide, is trustworthy, and is confident about their omega-3 supplement.
3. The omega-3 is in its most natural form: oil, not capsules.
When you take your Omega-3 in oil form, it allows your body to absorb it much more easily.
Of course, the more DHA, EPA, and other essential nutrients that Omega-3 contains that your body actually absorbs, the more positive effects you will start to notice and feel as you go about your daily life.
Your brain health, such as focus, memory, and lack of brain fog, all improve.
Your cardiovascular system, containing your heart.
And many other areas of your body, such as eyes and joints can all only notice a difference when the essential nutrients are actually absorbed.
Plus, high-quality oils don’t have much of an oily texture at all; they’re easy to mix in with other drinks or foods, and they’re almost as simple as drinking water.
4. The omega-3 supplement is packaged in glass bottles to ensure minimal oxidation and damage from heat, light, and moisture, meaning there’s no rancid taste.
Dark glass, specifically amber glass, means the oil is protected from light, heat, moisture, and oxidation.
So when you pair that with the oil being in its most natural form and coming from a credible and short-chained source, then the oil stays much fresher for longer.
Meaning you don’t have to deal with an Omega 3 oil that tastes, smells, and feels disgusting to take.
After all, no one wants their daily habits to be something they dread – consistency comes from simple and enjoyable steps, like taking an omega-3 that doesn’t taste awful, doesn’t have a bad texture, and actually absorbs into your body to give you the results you want.
Plus, when it’s bottled in glass, it also minimises the amount of microplastics in your omega-3.
Any supplement that’s bottled in plastic is going to have some amount of microplastics absorbing straight into the oil or capsule, no matter the form, expiry date, or conditions it’s being stored in.
That’s why having a quality omega-3 bottled in glass is so important.
These 4 factors of a quality-sourced omega-3 will determine whether it actually lives up to the promises you’re told.
And at Grail Formula we didn’t just follow them on a tick list, instead, we took them to heart, making sure every step, action, and result was to the highest standard.
Grail Formula's omega-3 cod oil is from wild-caught Arctic cod, correctly dosed in DHA, EPA, and other essential nutrients, bottled in dark amber glass, and is 3rd-party lab-tested with proof on our site to ensure that our oil is as pure and natural as it gets.
Unlike other cheaply sourced omega-3 variants we’ve mentioned in this article, at Grail Formula, we took a completely different approach…
- Wild-caught from the nutrient-rich waters off Iceland and Norway. Ensuring the time from catch to oil refinement is as low as it can be, meaning your supplement is fresh, pure, and in its most natural form.
- Dosed with the correct levels of DHA and EPA, alongside other nutrients such as vitamin A and D3, so you know that what you’re putting in your body actually absorbs to provide the benefits of a quality omega-3.
- Bottled in dark amber glass to protect from light, moisture, heat, oxidation, and microplastics. Meaning your oil stays fresher for longer, doesn’t taste bad by the time it hits your shelf, and stops microplastics from absorbing into your supplement.
- Kept in its most natural form – oil, not capsules – for maximum absorption and freshness, without any bad taste, aftertaste, or unpleasant textures. Meaning your body can receive the nutrients it needs without trying to digest a rancid capsule.
- The recommended 10ml a day dose can give your body all it needs to improve brain function, cardiovascular health, and many more benefits. Meaning the brain fog starts to fade, memory can improve, eye health starts to improve, and much more because your omega-3 actually absorbs into your body.
- 3rd party lab tests have been done to ensure there are no fillers, additives, heavy metals, or nasty ingredients lurking in your supplement. This also confirms that the dose and ingredients on the back of the bottle match what you’re putting into your body. The lab reports are available for download on every product page.
Grail Formula’s Omega 3 vs. average Omega 3
From people who switched to Grail Formula
From here, you can take two paths…
1. Continue to take omega-3 sourced from farms, long supply chains, and packed with fillers, additives, and heavy metals.
The supplements that don’t absorb, aren’t 3rd-party lab tested, often taste horrible, and contain microplastics.
Meaning they don’t live up to their false promises, fake claims, and your expectations. So you pay for nothing but expensive urine.
2. Check if Grail Formula’s Wild Caught Omega 3 is in stock.
Takes 30 seconds.
Every morning with breakfast you start to take one spoon of the oil (10ml recommended dose) without a rancid taste or fishy burps throughout the day.
Give it enough time, and your brain, eyes, heart, and joints all start to thank you.
You can start to focus at the desk for hours at a time – no brain fog, no reading the same email 3 times to understand what it means, and finally getting way more done in less time.
You start to stay on track in meetings – not forgetting names, topics, or questions that seemed clear to you only minutes before they slipped away.
Your performance, recovery, and overall health all start to improve – omega 3 can help performance in the gym, proper recovery, and provide daily wellness support no matter your age, physical shape, or the supplements you already take.
If you picked option two, and you’re ready to start taking a premium, wild-caught Omega-3 with sourcing that matches our realistic promises…
14-day money back guarantee on every bottle…
14 days after receiving your order, if you’re not satisfied, send it back for a full refund, no questions asked.
We’re able to offer this risk-free guarantee to you because of the quality and standards we hold ourselves to at Grail Formula.
We’re confident that you’ll love it and feel the results when you give it enough time, but if for some reason, within 14 days of receiving your supplement you don’t feel the same, then send it back to us for a full refund on your order.
One email, no questions asked, no hassle, just real Grail Formula quality and standards.