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Fat malabsorption is a primary symptom of celiac disease and may result in 
an omega-3 essential fatty acid deficiency.  Fish oil omega-3 supplements 
provide omega-3 as EPA and DHA, the most important forms of omega-3, which 
are not available from plant sources of omega-3 with the exception of some 
marine algaes.  Because of numerous scientifically proven health benefits, 
fish oil supplements have become "hot" items in the health product 
industry, straining the supply of fish oil.  A new threat to omega-3 fish 
oil supplements is being unleashed on the public.  Bad fish oil is being 
used in place of refined fish oil as unscrupulous supplement makers try to 
cut the rising cost of refined fish oil.  One scientist has devised the 
following test to allow consumers to check the quality of their fish oil 
capsules:  "Simply place your Omega-3 capsules in the freezer for one hour 
and if they turn white and cloudy you are consuming lard."  My own omega-3 
supplement turns cloudy with this test, so now I may re-evaluate my own 
choice of omega-3 product.  It is not clear whether these lower quality 
products contain the amount of EPA and DHA indicated on their labels 
despite their low purity.

See:
Is Your Omega-3 Turning to Lard
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