Herring roe oil is an extraordinary source of the important omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA.
But unlike traditional fish oils, these fatty acids in herring roe oil are bound to phospholipids, which provides better bioavailability and faster absorption into the body. In addition, herring roe oil contains a number of other essential nutrients, such as choline and specialized lipid mediators (SPM), which have several health benefits.
The world's most sustainable seafood resource
In the cold, clean waters of Norway, lives the herring – one of the world’s most sustainable seafood resources. The unique herring roe we use is MSC certified, and comes from herring caught by local fisheries in Sunnmøre, representing the ultimate in Norwegian quality and sustainability.
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A treasure trove of nutrients
Herring is a treasure trove of important nutrients for our body. From herring we extract oil from the roe. Herring roe oil is a rich source of the important omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, as well as a number of other beneficial nutrients that support the body's health.
The extraction of herring roe oil is an advanced and demanding process. At Arctic Bioscience, we have, through groundbreaking research, developed methods to isolate these valuable nutrients with precision and quality.
But what makes herring roe oil so special?
Herring roe oil – a unique source of omega-3
Herring roe oil differs from other omega-3 sources in its unique composition of fatty acids and nutrients. It contains not only EPA and DHA, which are important for the heart, brain and vision*, but also phospholipids, which are part of the structure and function of cell membranes, and which promote higher bioavailability with faster absorption in the body than regular fish oils**.
Natural source of choline
Furthermore, the important nutrient choline occurs naturally in herring roe. It is an important nutrient that protects vital organs such as the liver and heart***.
Ketolinic acid – a valuable fatty acid with health benefits
Herring roe oil's unique nutritional profile makes it a valuable supplement for people of all ages. It has a special composition of various nutrients that are now receiving increased attention and research support in research environments. Herring roe oil also contains ketolinic acid, a fatty acid with health-promoting properties. Research from the food research institute Nofima shows that ketolinic acid stimulates our cells to convert short omega-3 fatty acids into healthy, long marine omega-3 fatty acids.
SPMs – specialized lipid mediators
In addition, herring roe oil contains specialized lipid mediators, known as SPMs. SPMs are the result of omega-3 conversion in the body, and studies suggest that they may play an important role in regulating inflammatory responses in the body. Read more about our research at:
https://arctic-bioscience.com/
A valuable supplement for the body's vital functions
All Romega® products contain the amazing herring roe oil, and thus these unique ingredients. These supplements are therefore valuable for anyone who wants to maintain the body's many vital functions, including the heart, liver, metabolism, brain and vision.
*) A daily intake of 250 mg of DHA and EPA contributes to the maintenance of normal heart function, and a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision and normal brain function. Two capsules of Romega contain 100 mg of EPA and 320 mg of DHA.
**) Cook et al. (2016). Bioavailability of Long Chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids from Phospholipid-Rich Herring Roe Oil in Men and Women with Mildly Elevated Triacylglycerols. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids.
***) A daily intake of 82.5mg of choline contributes to normal fat metabolism, liver function and homocysteine metabolism.
Sustainable Norwegian herring roe – pure quality from the sea
Fresh herring roe from the Norwegian coast . The herring is fished along the Norwegian coast, and large parts are collected just outside Møre. VccWe cooperate with several fish reception centers, and are lucky to have fish reception centers in the vicinity of Ørsta. Here we are talking about short-haul herring.
Gentle processing . The oil from herring roe is extracted using a process that we have developed ourselves in Ørsta. This is a very gentle process where the product does not come into contact with oxygen or unnecessary heat.
Herring roe oil – smart omega-3 with high bioavailability and additional health benefits
With its rich content of DHA , EPA , phospholipids , SPM and choline , this is a product that can contribute to both brain, heart and vision health.
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