Life Extension: Awarded IFOS 5-Star rating for purity, quality, and concentration since 2005 Show
The International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS) is an international program concerned with the quality of omega 3 products, as it relates to the international standards for purity and concentration established by the World Health Organization and the Council for Responsible Nutrition. With growing contamination concerns for the consumer, and recent clinical data suggesting the negative effects of mercury and PCBs from edible marine sources, the IFOS program continues to grow in popularity and prove its value as a reliable source for third-party validation. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the many clinically established health benefits of omega 3, but are equally concerned with contamination issues. The IFOS program delivers a suitable venue for the fish oil supplements industry to showcase credible product sources. Because of Life Extension’s dedication to providing only premium-quality ingredients and delivering supplements that meet the highest standards and criteria, we had our Super Omega-3 EPA/DHA fish oil scientifically analyzed and rated by IFOS. Life Extension has been awarded an IFOS 5-Star rating for purity, quality, and concentration consistently since 2005—the highest possible rating for fish oil. IFOS fish oils are ultra high-grade fish oils that have been tested to meet very strict standards of purity and quality. Their most popular reports are the Five Star Ratings Reports. This category is used to test ultra-refined fish oils for EPA and DHA content and for purity, including heavy metals, radiation, and organic pollutants. A fish oil is given ‘5 Stars’ if it meets criteria in 5 specific areas:
Tested by outside lab to ensure absence of mercury, PCBs, and dioxinsEach OMAPURE™ fish oil batch is tested by the most reputable and stringent third party testing lab, IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards), to ensure the highest purity, safety, cleanliness, concentration, and stability. OMAPURE™ has always received IFOS' highest 5 star rating (our latest report is available below). IFOS tests Omega-3 products for PCB, mercury, heavy metals, and oxidation levels in accordance with Council for Responsible Nutrition’s voluntary monograph on Omega-3 products and safety standards for human consumption. Dioxin and furan levels are tested against the World Health Organization’s standard and Omega-3 concentration is tested and compared with the product label claim. These are highly technical and expensive tests. PCB, Dioxin and Furan levels are tested using gas chromatography mass spectrometry at a detection limit of parts per trillion. Mercury is tested using cold vapor atomic absorption spectroscopy at a detection limit of parts per billion. Below, we invite you to read OMAPURE™’s latest third party test by IFOS where we received a 5 out of 5 star rating. We believe the results and transparency showcase our commitment to delivering the highest quality and purity Omega-3 product on the market.
What is IFOS? And Should You Care?IFOS stands for International Fish Oil Standards. And yes, you definitely should care! IFOS testing program is administered by NutraSource Diagnostics at the University of Guelph in Canada. IFOS is the third party testing that everyone keeps asking me about. Thanks to IFOS, you don’t have to believe the manufacturer’s marketing hype or spin – IFOS does the fact-checking for you. They don’t manufacture or market fish oil. They test. And they publish. That’s it. And the best part? IFOS Fish Oil Test Results are Open to PublicThe results of their tests are open to the public for free. Just go to their website and see. They don’t publish the results of all the fish oil tests. Companies that get their fish oil tested at IFOS have to pay extra to publish the results. The whole thing costs over $3,000. This really helps you, the consumer, pick brands of fish oil that are CONFIDENT about their products. Any company that has its products tested at IFOS has to be pretty picky (and confident) about quality. Testing at IFOS is not cheap – there are hundreds of small third-party labs that can test fish oil for a fraction of what IFOS charges. Most don’t even bother with third party verification because it is not required by FDA. Why do Some Fish Oil Manufacturers Have Their Products Tested at IFOS?Bragging rights. It’s a big deal to pass an IFOS test with flying colors. Another reason for IFOS is transparency. All fish oil manufacturers are supposed to have something called a ‘certificate of analysis,’ which tells you what’s in the pills. As a consumer, you ought to have access to the certificate of analysis, often called C of A. Many companies will give you the runaround – they will not share their C of A with you. This should be a red flag. Another red flag is if the C of A tends to be too vague or sounds like a politician. Common Examples of Vague Language in Certificates of Analyses:
That’s bullsh*t! (Pardon the language.) I’ve seen plenty of C of As that talk in circles and insult the reader’s intelligence. Granted that fish oils have far, far less mercury than fish itself, but still, consumers have a right to know EXACTLY how much mercury is in their fish oil, even if it is parts per gazillion. IFOS Reports Make it EasyWhen you look at an IFOS report, you know exactly what’s in the product. There is a level of openness and detail that you will not find anywhere else. As a customer recently told me:
IFOS 5-star ratingLike movie reviews! A 5-star-rated oil is great. 2 stars or less, well, they’re stinkers. Fortunately, you won’t see ANY product with less than 4 stars because it costs money to publish the results. And why would any company pay money to embarrass itself? In Part 2, we’ll take a look better look at the IFOS Rating Scale and why IFOS is not perfect. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. What does Ifos certified mean?IFOS is an acronym for International Fish Oils Standards. The IFOS is an independent Canadian company that tests fish oils. Their most popular reports are the 5 Star Ratings Reports. This category is used to test ultra-refined super concentrated fish oils with a minimum 60 percent combine EPA/DHA concentration.
How do I know if fish oil is pure?Truly fresh fish oil has no fishy taste or smell, just like fresh fish. To tell if your fish oil capsules are rancid, break them open. If your nose catches a pungent smell, it's time to throw your capsules away.
Are fish oil supplements FDA approved?The bottom line. The FDA approved use of a fish oil based drug, Vascepa, to help prevent cardiovascular events like heart attacks, strokes, and death in at-risk patients. Vascepa is the first drug of its kind to help cut cardiovascular risk in people with already high triglyceride levels.
Is Nordic Naturals Ifos?We would, however, love for Nordic Naturals products to be IFOS-certified. While this Nordic Naturals fish oil (and the other one mentioned in this post) aren't on Labdoor, other Nordic Naturals fish oils received decent scores there.
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