What makes Equazen® different?
Equazen® is a targeted fatty-acid formula designed to help support the nutritional balance that many modern diets don’t consistently provide — particularly the essential fatty acids important for the brain.
These nutrients play a role in brain development and function, including areas related to focus, learning and behaviour.
Equazen provides a specific combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in a carefully researched ratio, designed to support this balance.
Unique 9:3:1 Fatty Acid Balance
Equazen combines omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) with the omega-6 fatty acid GLA in a specific 9:3:1 ratio. This scientifically researched balance reflects how essential fatty acids work together as a system rather than individually.
By combining EPA, DHA and GLA, Equazen supports overall fatty-acid balance in the diet. The formulation has been investigated in more than 15 studies* over the past 20 years, exploring its role in cognitive development, behaviour and attention.
Simple, clean composition
Equazen focuses on purity and simplicity.
It contains:
- no artificial colours or flavours
- no preservatives
- no microelements
The formula is gluten-free and includes natural vitamin E (D-alpha-tocopherol) as an antioxidant.
Carefully sourced ingredients
Equazen is made from oils derived from small fatty fish such as anchovy, sardine and mackerel, combined with plant-based oils such as evening primrose.
These ingredients provide high-quality omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in their natural triglyceride form, with a strong focus on purity and consistent quality.
Sustainability: science with integrity
Sustainability is not an afterthought at Equazen®. It is built into every step of how our products are made.
No additional fish are caught for our products
Our fish oil is sourced as a by-product of the fishmeal industry.
Full traceability, from sea to shelf
Certified industry standards
Including Friend of the Sea®, GOED and IFFO.
Produced under strict quality systems
Every batch tested for freshness and oxidation, with TOTOX values typically between 5–10 (industry guideline: ≤26). Quality system include GMP and HACCP.
How the 9:3:1 balance supports the brain
The specific balance of EPA : DHA : GLA (9:3:1) has been investigated in 15 clinical studies.
Research suggests this formulation may help support:
• Concentration and attention
• Learning
• Reading
• Language development
• Working memory
The optimal combination used in Equazen®
Equazen® was developed after years of research to provide a balanced combination of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA) and the omega-6 fatty acid GLA.
This formulation — known as the Equabalance ratio (EPA:DHA:GLA 9:3:1) — combines fish oil and evening primrose oil in a carefully researched balance.
The Equazen® Balance 9:3:1
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