Fish oil supplements continue to gain popularity in the United States. That’s no surprise.  Fish oil offers a variety of benefits and may help to regulate cholesterol levels, support cardiovascular health, improve skin condition, reduce inflammation and pain of arthritis, and much more.

The term Norwegian fish oil has also become more popular but many people still wonder why is fish oil from Norway considered the best fish oil?

The answer is quite simple. Fish oil from Norway is top rated on the market because of its purity and high content of omega-3 DHA. The oil is extracted from fish from deep cold waters in Norway, where there is minimal pollution and plenty of plankton, the actual source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Additionally, fish oil standards are set to protect consumers and ensure consistent quality of fish oil product. Unfortunately, governmental fish oil quality standards do not exist in the United States but this matter is taken seriously in Norway and in all European countries.

The Norwegian Medicinal Standard (NMS), the European Pharmacopoeia Standard (EPS) and the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) ensure fish oil supplements meet certain standards to guarantee quality products by setting maximum allowances on peroxides, heavy metals, dioxins and PCBs.

Theoretically, Norwegian fish oil supplements are the best products available but you should always look for reliable brands, as any brand may use the term and be actually manufacturing products in fish oil farms. Check for these organizations letters (NMS, EPS, GOED) on company’s websites or products labels.

Remember: freshness is the most important aspect for quality fish oils. The amount of peroxide indicates the freshness of the product. The lower the peroxide value, the fresher the fish oil. Reliable brands generally post this important information on their websites.

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