Each Teaspoon (5ml) Contains:

Studies show that EPA inhibits platelet aggregation and lowers serum triglyceride levels, which plays a role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, and has beneficial effects with inflammation, allergies and cancer. Increasing evidence indicates DHA is an important contributor to cardiovascular health by improving the overall blood lipid profile. It also plays a vital role in the functioning of the retina and the central nervous system. Plant sterols inhibit the absorption of cholesterol from the diet, and lower total cholesterol and LDL in addition to modulating the immune system. Super EFA Liquid Plus is indicated for hypercholesteremia and cardiovascular disease, and for nervous system and inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Super EFA Liquid Plus is safe to take along with statins, fibrates and other cholesterol-lowering drugs.

How are Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) broken down in the body? Does
it require much work from the liver?

EFAs are broken down in the gut (hydrolyzed) and the individual fatty acids are absorbed by the enterocytes lining the GI tract. The enterocytes assemble the fatty acids and glycerol into triglycerides.The triglycerides and other fat soluble nutrients are collected and
assembled into chylomicrons, which are absorbed by the lacteals (lymphatic vessels of the small intestines). The chylomicrons flow with the lymph into the blood and reaches every tissue in the body. In the tissues the triglycerides are absorbed in a similar way as triglycerides are absorbed by the enterocytes. In the tissues the fatty acids can be metabolized into for example local hormones.

The hydrolization process in the gut requires lipase secreted by the pancreas and bile synthesized in the liver and secreted from the gallbladder.

Low Oxidation Manufacturing Process
Genestra Fish Oils are molecularly distilled. In addition, since the purification process does tend to damage and oxidize the oils, their oxidation levels are measured after the purification process, not before (which other companies have been caught doing) in order to reflect the true oxidation value of the oil.

Genestra uses molecular distillation to purify their oil which is the "gold standard", but it has to be done without any oxygen present . In order to achieve this, Genestra heats the oil a little bit at a low pressure in a nitrogen atmosphere with no oxygen. The low pressure is used so the boiling point is lower. Then, oxidation levels are tested afterwards.