# Omega-3: Why Your Body Needs These Fatty Acids

> EPA and DHA are essential for heart, brain and eyesight. Why most people take in too little of them and how high-dose triglyceride capsules make the difference.

Omega-3 fatty acids are among the best-researched nutrients in the world. Thousands of scientific studies document their influence on the heart, brain, eyes and the entire metabolism. Yet a large part of the population in Central Europe takes in far too little of them. The result: a silent deficit that often only becomes noticeable after years.

But what exactly do EPA and DHA do in your body? And what matters when choosing an omega-3 supplement?

## Essential fats: what "essential" really means

The term "essential" has a clear meaning in nutritional science: your body absolutely needs the nutrient but cannot produce it itself. You have to obtain it through food. Omega-3 fatty acids fall exactly into this category.

The two most important representatives are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Both occur naturally in fatty sea fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines. The problem: most people eat too little of it. Two to three portions of fatty fish per week would be ideal. Reality looks different.

## What EPA and DHA do in your body

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has scientifically confirmed a number of health claims for omega-3 fatty acids. These claims are based on daily intake and are dose-dependent.

With just one capsule of [WOO® Omega-3](/en/shop/woo-omega-3-can) per day (500 mg EPA + 250 mg DHA), three confirmed effects apply: DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. And EPA together with DHA contribute to normal heart function.

With three capsules per day (1500 mg EPA + 750 mg DHA), a further effect is added: DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood triglyceride levels. This directly affects your blood lipid values.

With four capsules per day (2000 mg EPA + 1000 mg DHA), DHA and EPA additionally contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.

So the dosage makes a real difference. Not every omega-3 product delivers enough EPA and DHA to reach these thresholds.

## Triglyceride form: why the form is decisive

Not all omega-3 is created equal. The fatty acids come in different chemical forms, and these forms determine how well your body can absorb them.

The triglyceride form is the natural form in which omega-3 occurs in fish. The body recognizes it immediately and can process it efficiently. By contrast, many cheap supplements use the ethyl ester form, a synthetic variant created during industrial concentration. It is cheaper to produce but is absorbed by the body more slowly and less completely.

WOO® Omega-3 deliberately uses the triglyceride form. That means: high-dose and at the same time in the form your body can utilize best.

## Who benefits most?

In principle, everyone benefits from an adequate omega-3 supply. Certain groups, however, have an increased need or a higher risk of deficiency.

People who rarely or never eat fish almost never cover their omega-3 needs through diet alone. The need for essential fatty acids also rises with increased physical demands, for example through intense training. Anyone in the middle of a metabolic challenge involving a dietary overhaul can benefit from targeted supplementation to secure their supply during the transition phase.

## What is in the can?

WOO® Omega-3 comes as a can of 120 capsules. Per capsule, the product delivers 500 mg EPA and 250 mg DHA in triglyceride form. The ingredients are deliberately kept simple: fish oil and a capsule shell made of gelatin (bovine), glycerin and water. No unnecessary additives, no fillers.

Use is straightforward: take one to four capsules daily, unchewed, with plenty of water at a meal. The dosage can be adjusted individually depending on which health goals are the priority.

One important note: due to the fish oil and bovine gelatin, the product is neither vegan nor vegetarian. It is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

## Omega-3 in the context of a metabolic challenge

Anyone completing a body transformation challenge is deliberately exposing their body to change. The diet is adjusted, the metabolism is activated, the body remodels itself. In this phase, optimal nutrient supply is particularly important.

Omega-3 fatty acids play a supporting role here. They contribute to normal heart function, support brain performance and help keep blood lipid values in balance. All of these are factors that become relevant during an intensive dietary transition.

WOO® Omega-3 can therefore be a sensible addition to the existing WOO® products that are already part of the challenge protocols.

## Quality over quantity

The market for omega-3 supplements is large and confusing. Cheap products lure with big numbers on the packaging but often conceal the actual EPA/DHA concentration or use the less bioavailable ethyl ester form.

With WOO® Omega-3, transparency comes first: 500 mg EPA and 250 mg DHA per capsule, triglyceride form, a clear ingredient list, no hidden additives. Swiss Quality, as with all products in the NEMAPO77 range.

Available now in the [NEMAPO77 Shop](/en/shop/woo-omega-3-can) at an introductory price of CHF 39.00 (instead of CHF 49.00).