How important is purity?

Purity is most important when choosing a fish oil. Fish oil is extremely susceptible to contamination from heavy metals such as mercury, and also from environmental chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides. Eskimo-3 researchers had to develop a method of removing...

Which fish are used in Eskimo-3?

Sardines and anchovies are used in Eskimo-3. These are the best source of high quality fish oil. The sardines come originally from the Antarctic, and are caught outside South America.

Is Eskimo-3 the same as Cod Liver Oil?

No. Cod liver oil is made from the liver of the fish and is therefore higher in vitamins A and D (because these vitamins are fat soluble and are stored in the liver). The liver is where all toxins and contaminants are processed so cod liver oil is likely to contain...

What does NRV on the product label mean?

The abbreviation RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) has been commonly used on food supplement labels for decades. In recent years, this term has been replaced with NRV which is an abbreviation for ‘Nutrient Reference Value’. NRV’s are set for 13 vitamins and 14...