What Fish Oil Is ForFish oil is a form of fatty acid that is derived from the tissues of oily fish. It contains the omega-3 fatty acids, including eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are what has gained the most attention with regard to health research over the last few years.Individuals who consume a high amount of fatty fish in their diet tend not to need to supplement with fish oil capsules as much or as often. MuscleXP Enteric Coated Fish Oil offers 1000mg of Fish Oil which yields 330mg Omega 3 (180mg EPA, 120mg DHA).How Enteric Coating WorksA regular fish oil that is NOT enteric coated will dissolve in the stomach in about 15 to 20 minutes. Once the softgel dissolves, the oil can rise to the surface and possibly cause burping.Since enteric coating will not dissolve in acidic environments, it stays put. It will not dissolve in the stomach. If it doesn’t dissolve, you cannot burp up oil or possibly damage the Omega-3.Enteric coated will simply move along untouched past the stomach to the small intestine.The duodenum or small intestine is not acidic. It is neutral. Stomach acids are neutralized at the entrance of the small intestines.In the ‘safe’ environment of the small intestines, the enteric coating quickly dissolves. Within minutes.At this point, the oil is too far down the gullet for you to burp it up. And always keep in mind that no individual food or nutrient – whether it’s fish oil, or anything else touted as ‘the latest and greatest’ – can ever match the benefits of an overall healthy food plan
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