Vectomega is not a fish oil product, and the numeric measurements between fish oil products does not apply to Vectomega. Vectomega is an extract of omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids, and fish bioactive peptides from the head of the salmon. The DHA and EPA are in a 2:1 ratio. Much higher levels of DHA compared to EPA is exactly as it occurs in the salmon – and in the human brain. Studies have illustrated that absorption and utilization of omega-3 fatty acids are more important than sheer numbers. The amount of DHA and EPA in Vectomega is about what you would get in a serving of fresh salmon. Additionally, the ability to deliver omega-3 fatty acids without causing oxidative stress and damage to the body is a remarkable advance in omega-3 science.

In unrefined fish oil, the omega-3s are transported by triglycerides. Triglycerides are slow and inefficient carriers, and most people do not feel they need more triglycerides in their body. Vectomega’s omega-3s are attached to phospholipids NOT triglycerides. Phospholipids have been shown in laboratory models and also in living systems to boost absorption. Additionally, phospholipids themselves have tremendous health benefits. Some of the phospholipids in Vectomega are phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylinositol, and phosphatidylserine. The health benefits from Vectomega stem from phospholipid-bound absorption, the fish bioactive peptides, the bio-identical EPA and DHA, and from the phospholipids themselves.

For healthy adults who seek additional omega-3 supplementation, one Vectomega per day is sufficient. For adults seeking higher levels of omega-3s, we recommend 1 tablet or capsule twice daily. The recommendation for children (6 years old and up) is 1 tablet or capsule daily. A dose of fish oil can be up to 9 capsules per day, or spoonsful of liquid oil, which can cause compliance issues.