The health benefits of taking Omega 3 fatty acid supplements are only achieved if the fatty acids are not oxidized, which is avoided by careful processing and the removal of air from the capsule shell, although once absorbed and entering the bloodstream, there is a risk of them being oxidized by reactive free radicals. The body naturally prevents the oxidation of nutrients by producing antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, such as the nutrients we get through our diet. The effectiveness of each antioxidant is measured in units of Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC). Of particular interest is the fact that certain active substances found in herbs are much more effective in neutralizing free radicals than the antioxidant vitamins C and E. OracOmega combines a high level of these plant-based antioxidants (from green tea, rosemary and oregano extract) with fish oil to create a particularly potent product.