melissel Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 It makes me queasy, and I burp fishy burps all. day. long :ack2: And that's with only one gelcap! I've tried taking 4 or 5 different brands, from the cheap to the premium, and I've tried capsules and oil straight from the bottle. The worst was the generic GNC brand, and the best is a Carlson gelcap (but I still get queasy and burp all day). Is there some trick to this? I usually take them in the morning, right before breakfast or while I eat. Maybe if I took them at bedtime instead...? TIA for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 What about just eating salmon or canned sardines! We buy the skinless/boneless sardines at costco and I eat about 2 cans a week and we also eat salmon or other fish 3 times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 This is why I take them at night while I'm heading to bed. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Nature's Way Fisol fish softgels are *enteric coated*! They are a good size for swallowing and the only kind that, for me, are truly not burp inducing. They are the only kind I'll take. http://www.vitacost.com/Natures-Way-Fisol-Enteric-Coated-Fish-Oil I had tried refrigerating and even freezing my other fish oil caps and it did help, but didn't completely get rid of the fish burps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I don't know whether you have tried Nordic Naturals, but we take them religiously and have not had any problems with them. We also buy the canned wild salmon at Costco, which is a great deal for meals and also provides significant EFA's . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in TX Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Most people have good reactions to Nordic Naturals (no burps, etc.). You might also try Coromega--it's just the oil, flavored with lemon-lime or orange, in foil packets. It tastes good straight, or you can mix it into yogurt, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 There are other excellent products on the market ; you already are using one of them (Carlson's). A few years ago, we switched to the Omega-3 oil (bottle) from Nordic Naturals. ( http://www.nordicnaturals.com ) No burps. :) Although sometimes I take this oil directly from the spoon, most of the time I stir it into my breakfast oatmeal or cereal. (if with cereal, make sure to drink all of the milk or non-dairy milk in the bowl) Sometimes I stir it into a strong-flavored juice (such as orange juice or grape juice). These techniques work well, even with children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillZ Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Also, you could try DHA omega-3 oil that's marketed towards pregnant women. It's based on algae instead of fish so no fishy burps! I'm not sure how mg's of omega-3's compare between the two as I've never tried the fish oil ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaissezFaire Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Have you tried the ones that have vanilla in them? They are much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I personally find they need to be pushed down with something substantial like bread or a banana or a muffin. Cold cereal for ex would not work for me. I'd consider taking them before dinner. Do not wash them down with anything hot like tea or coffee. My dd takes hers at bedtime but that doesn't work for me. I just need to eat something largeish & dense with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 That whole fishy burp thing was the reason I refused to take such products for years...until someone recently told me about this one from Nature's Sunshine http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber1515-super-omega-3-epa-60-softgel-caps.aspx I have no burps of any kind, no aftertaste of any kind AT ALL. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Another vote for Nordic Naturals. I take these in the morning since that's the worst time for me for these - flavored... I'd have to go look to see which one. Then I take a big honkin' omega-3 gelcap (1000mg) at lunch and I don't have the same problem that I would have if I took it in the AM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Do not wash them down with anything hot like tea or coffee. Ooooohhh. This is interesting. I usually DO wash them down with coffee, or I have coffee shortly thereafter with my breakfast. OK, I think I'm going to start taking them at bedtime or dinnertime instead of with breakfast. If that doesn't work, I'll buy one of the other brands suggested. I can't take the straight oil. I have a VERY strong aversion to fish oil--if fish with skin is cooked in the house, I have to leave. The time I tried the straight oil (a good brand, though not NN--Blue Ice, maybe?), I threw up in the sink and still had the burping problem all day to boot! It has to be the gelcaps, unfortunately. I'm so glad I asked. Thanks for the input, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TengoFive Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 You can switch to Krill Oil instead. That's supposed to not have any fishiness. We have some coming in the mail this week, so I can let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Another vote for taking them at bed. That's what I had to do with prenatals, otherwise I was sick as heck from the iron in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Nordic Naturals does the best of the regular softgels, but I still get the burps. Maybe I'm just very burpy. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 This is why I take them at night while I'm heading to bed. ;) me too. I never have a problem, now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 This is the ONLY brand we have tried that does not give us fishy burps... It is also the ONLY brand we have used where we witnessed actually TANGIBLE benefits. We (my oldest dds and I) take them at night (because they also help us sleep!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Nordic Naturals does the best of the regular softgels, but I still get the burps. Maybe I'm just very burpy. LOL I started thinking this too :lol: I thought maybe I never noticed it because there was no noxious fish oil taste associated with it. But I've been paying attention and no, I don't seem to be. I just took some of my supplements now, and I'm saving my multi and fish oil for dinnertime. We'll see how that goes. I really hope it works--the burping was getting to the point where it was grossing me out so much I was gagging :( I struggle with depression too, and the supplements help me so much. I really need to find a way to keep going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 This is why I take them at night while I'm heading to bed. ;) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I had the same problem, and quit taking them after I nearly crashed my van after a fishy (hate the taste of fish) burp up. My chiropractor recommended Mercola Krill Oil and I haven't had any problem with them at all. They are pricier though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I read somewhere that MOST fish oil supplements are nasty and stale before they even hit store shelves. This may be why certain brands are better than others. Could it just be that it's nearly impossible to keep an animal fat fresh in a capsule? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I have no advice, just commiseration. Within minutes of taking any oil-filled gel cap (omega, vit. E, evening primrose) I'm running to the bathroom, heaving. I simply can't take them. I hope you find something that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra in FL Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 is the mildest of the liquids. I drink it straight up without the OJ I used to chase down the NN. My dh likes Vitacost NSI Mega EFA. It has a pleasant strawberry smell/taste. It might help to take it with food. Blessings, Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) Didn't read all the replies, forgive my repetition, if any... I have recently switched over to Carlson liquid. I mix a half teaspoon in with my morning smoothie. Smoothie also contains chia seed and ground flax seeds (also protein whey powder, psyllium husk, fruit, juice, ice). So, even though the recommended daily dose of fish oil is 1 tsp, I am still getting my daily dose of EFAs, just through other sources. No fish burps here. I was taking Nordic Naturals, but last time I was in Whole Foods I took some time reading labels, and a clerk told me that he'd recently read that Carlson was the only brand still bottled in Norway, the rest were using Chilean fish. Not sure if that matters, it just struck a chord with me. You may want to switch over to a liquid added to your juice. If you take the capsules, do go with a good brand. ETA: Just looked back and saw that your attempts at liquids have not been successful.... Honestly, the lemon flavored Carlson is so *very* mild, if you mix it with a cool beverage I don't think you'd notice. Wish I could send you a little sample! Edited April 1, 2010 by AuntieM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I read somewhere that MOST fish oil supplements are nasty and stale before they even hit store shelves. This may be why certain brands are better than others. Could it just be that it's nearly impossible to keep an animal fat fresh in a capsule? Ew, that's gross if it's true! FWIW, I know ours aren't rancid because my foster dog spits the darn capsules out & so I have to cut them open for him. I get oil on my hands daily & it's not rancid.... Those of you who are heaving or burping really soon after taking them - do you have acid reflux? Are you washing it down with something hot? Because it sounds like the gel cap is dissolving in the esophagus but it shouldn't - it should dissolve in the stomach. I do recommend pushing it down with something substantial like a slice of bread etc so that if it does break open en route, the bread will absorb at least a bit of it before it can 'repeat' on you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanamom Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I don't eat fish, and hate the taste/smell of fishiness. I also had issues with burps/taste with a few other brands of fish oil. That said, Trader Joe's Molecularly Distilled Omega-3 Odorless softgels work for me... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryCatherine Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I don't know whether you have tried Nordic Naturals, but we take them religiously and have not had any problems with them. We also buy the canned wild salmon at Costco, which is a great deal for meals and also provides significant EFA's . This is what I use and have NEVER had a problem like what you're describing. I bought mine from Amazon - I'm sure they're available several places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I used to have that problem as well so I switched to the enteric coated ones from Sam's and do not have that problem anymore. The enteric coated ones from Sam's are also extra strength. I take two in the morning and two at night (I am bi-polar so I take more) and I don't have any problems with them at all. My kids take the Nordic Naturals kids chewables without any complaint what-so-ever so they muct not be too bad because my littles do not like fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 My husband switched to Barlean's orange flavored capsules and no longer has this problem. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I use Metagenics (from Drs office) and she (the Dr.) said to keep them in the fridge to help with the burping issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I keep mine in the freezer and take them at bedtime. The kids take theirs off a spoon without complaint. Go figure. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I had the same problem, and quit taking them after I nearly crashed my van after a fishy (hate the taste of fish) burp up. I'm sorry, I can't help it! I'm :lol::D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 We use Barlean's Omega Swirl (lemon) and haven't had any problems. It tastes great. I just went to their website, and I see they have a new orange flavor, I wonder how the ingredients stack up against the lemon-flavored? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I'm sorry, I can't help it! I'm :lol::D I know. If I'd have crashed I could have blamed my parents. All those years they forced me to eating fish when I hated it helped to strengthen the gag reaction. ;) I pulled onto a side street and thought "This supplement is benefitting me how...?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 I use Carlson's in the capsule. At night of course. With MILK. Milk reduces fishiness (ever hear of the old trick of soaking fish in milk to get rid of the fishy smell?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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