Triglyceride vs. Ethyl Ester Fish Oil: Which Absorption Form Is More Effective?
Deciding between triglyceride and ethyl ester forms involves understanding how human biology interacts with concentrated lipids. Natural fish oil exists in a triglyceride structure, where three fatty acids attach to a glycerol backbone. During the concentration process to increase EPA and DHA levels, manufacturers often replace the glycerol backbone with ethanol, creating ethyl esters. Clinical...