Omega 3 fatty acids are very unstable fatty acids that can be destroyed by certain environmental influences. The additives in our capsules ensure that the algae oil reaches your body in the best quality. Vitamin E (or tocopherol) and ascorbyl palmitate are antioxidants. These are necessary to prevent the algae oil from oxidizing. Antioxidants can be completely natural, occur naturally and are probably used in most households (for example lemon juice etc.). In addition, the algae oil is protected by the softgel capsules. Our products have a best-before date and a storage notice on the packaging. As long as the product has been stored in accordance with this storage information, the unopened pack can be consumed in the same quality until the stated best-before date. It is therefore important that the capsules are stored in a cool (<25°C), dry place and protected from light.