According to studies, wild orange essential oil has been shown to reduce oxidation in fish oil omegas by acting as a natural antioxidant particularly due to its high content of d-limonene. Fish oils, naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA, are highly prone to oxidation, leading to bad odors, flavor degradation, and reduced nutritional value. Oxidation products like hydroperoxides and aldehydes are responsible for this deterioration.
Studies have demonstrated that citrus essential oils like wild orange help stabilize fish oils by lowering oxidation markers. One key study found that when citrus oils were added to microencapsulated fish oil, they significantly reduced the peroxide value, a measure of oxidation. Specifically, wild orange essential oil lowered the formation of harmful oxidation byproducts during storage, helping to preserve the quality of the fish oil over time.
Additionally, limonene in wild orange essential oil scavenges free radicals, helping to prevent the degradation of the polyunsaturated fatty acids in fish oil, which are particularly vulnerable to oxidative stress. This synergistic effect of wild orange essential oil combined with fish oil provides an effective natural method for enhancing the stability of omega-3s during storage extending the shelf life of our EO Mega+ and ensuring its efficacy and potency.
