HRAAB Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Any consensus on what is the best fish oil for the money? Dh's doctor just recommends whatever Costco sells, but I'm thinking we might be getting something better for our money. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I will not buy fish oil from costco. (I think it still buy vitamin d3 there, and that is about it for supplements) quality varies according to type of fish, where it comes from, and how it is processed. I use nordic natural ultimate omega/pro omega (they're the same, just different names) on recommendation from my son's naturopath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Carlson's or Nordic Naturals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Carlson's or Nordic Naturals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monalisa Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I take (and give to my kids) Carlson liquid fish oil that comes in a bottle (not cod liver oil, the regular fish oil). I take 2 tsp per day, and give my 10 and 2 year old 1/2 tsp per day. I just bought the largest bottle on sale at a local store for $34. I like the lemon flavor, but it also comes in orange flavor. It has a slight lemon flavor, and I don't have a problem burping it. I have also taken New Chapter Wholemega (which is huge capsules), which I think is good, but I have terrible burping problems with it. If you can take the oil, it is cheaper than buying capsules. At first I didn't like taking it, but now I'm used to it. My kids actually like it. I would also say don't buy it from Costco. Here it is at Vitamin Shoppe (I order a lot online from them, and have had good service) http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=CL-1944&sourceType=sc&source=FG&adGroup=40-60&keyword=CL-1944&cm_mmc=Google+Shopping-_-Product+Listing+Ads-_-40-60-_-CL-1944&gclid=CK3y8fvBibYCFfA-MgodawsAbQ#.UUi8lVc5VD0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 We use Carlson's Norwegian Cod Liver Oil (liquid). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahliarw Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Yup, Carlson's or Nordic Naturals. My ND has access to a college that analyzes unregulated supplements and she says those are the best 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 aparently, just 'cause wtm timed out earlier, doens't mean things didn't get posted. :eyeroll:. glad it's back up and running better. eta: she said liquid is best, but dudeling will only take a gel capsule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 One advantage to a liquid, if you can take it, is that you can taste for quality. You wouldn't know if stuff in a capsule is rancid. If you stick with the good companies, though, I think you're fine no matter what. We do Carlson's liquid in lemon flavor. I want ones that are tested for heavy metals and both Carlson's and Nordic Naturals test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 One advantage to a liquid, if you can take it, is that you can taste for quality. You wouldn't know if stuff in a capsule is rancid. If you stick with the good companies, though, I think you're fine no matter what. We do Carlson's liquid in lemon flavor. I want ones that are tested for heavy metals and both Carlson's and Nordic Naturals test. I had one that the membranes of the gel-caps were distintigrating so they were thin and the oil was coming through. the oil wasn't rancid though. I returned them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 We take Blue Ice Fermented Cod Liver Oil from Green Pastures. Supposedly the fermented version is healthier for you, although it's been so long I don't remember what DH's reasoning for that was. He did a TON of research before he settled on that brand though, and he is meticulous when it comes to that kind of stuff. So if he feels justified in saying it's healthier, I am not going to even think about debating it with him. We take the butter oil blend capsules, but the regular cod liver oil comes in lots of flavors. I keep saying I'm going to try the cinnamon and licorice flavor one of these days, but I haven't gotten up the nerve to order them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriewillard Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Ditto on the fermented CLO from green pastures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Carlson's or Nordic Naturals. These brands. Just be careful about dosage because the oil has a side effect of being a blood thinner. Watch for bloody noses as a tip-off, as well as for blood in the urine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 These brands. Just be careful about dosage because the oil has a side effect of being a blood thinner. Watch for bloody noses as a tip-off, as well as for blood in the urine. Scary! We use krill oil now. It's supposed to be highly absorbable. And no more fish burps! :) It is a little stinky, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I did not at all mean to suggest that it is unsafe to take fish oil -- only to note potential side effects to keep in mind. Both the symptoms that I mentioned occurred in me and the ds who was taking fish oil. The blood thinner element is not always mentioned in articles recommending this supplement. Scary! We use krill oil now. It's supposed to be highly absorbable. And no more fish burps! :) It is a little stinky, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Wow! Almost in total agreement. Is that a first? I hadn't thought about the liquid. I remember my mom giving me cod liver oil (I think) when I was young; the memory makes me gag. Maybe lemon flavor wouldn't be so bad. Thanks. I will check out those brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I had terrible fish burps when pg, so I kept the gelcaps in the freezer. They dissolved later and didn't cause burps. Younger ds take liquid Carlson's and doesn't mind it at all. He's taken it since he was 2, maybe younger. Older ds, dh and I take gelcaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Another vote for Nordic Narurals. FWIW, I speak from 13+ years in the natural foods industry and a lot of research. You don't want mediocre quality fish oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplyme99 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 My DD gags taking the liquid fish oil. She takes Omega Brites (pharmaceutical quality). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 We use Omega Brites. They are the only brand we have used that made a difference (we felt/ thought BETTER after taking them for a few weeks). We noticed no difference/benefits with other less expensive fish oils. I like Nordic Naturals--but they gave me fishy burps!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I like Nordic Naturals--but they gave me fishy burps!!! hmm. ;p. we have five people taking it, and only one has that complaint. his stomach just isn't up for it. =D. I've two who take one pro-omega 2X per day - I have them do one am and one pm. I'm sure that helps reduce burps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poiema Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 We take Carlson's. Originally we were putting it in the kids' OJ to mask the taste, but my ds threw up a couple of times from it. I can't take it because it makes me gag, so I bought Barlean's Omega Swirl for me. I let the kids try it and they loved it. So since I have both I add a drop of Barlean's to 1/2 t. of Carlson's and it totally masks the fishy oil taste. No gagging and no throw up. And no fishy burps either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Omega Brites are what I use here; I can take them with water and still no fishy-ness. They have absolutely no fish taste or burps. I'm sensitive to lemon and can't take Nordic Naturals (dh does, I purchase locally) or Carlson's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 What do you take fish oil for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 We take it for cardiovascular health: lower triglycerides, cholesterol, raise good cholesterol. Also, I've it's good for joint pain (me), PMS, and whole bunch of other things. I usually try to fit salmon or some kind of oily fish in 2-3 times a week but don't always get it done. I opted to try the liquid this time. Dh didn't look to excited about it, but it looked like a better deal than the gelcaps. Those that take the liquid, do you ever put it on veggies or something or would it ruin the taste. I'm thinking a teaspoon isn't that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poiema Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 What do you take fish oil for? Heart and brain health, but mostly for my ds's ADHD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Those that take the liquid, do you ever put it on veggies or something or would it ruin the taste. I'm thinking a teaspoon isn't that much. I've never tried that. I have tried mixing it with OJ, but both of my kids can still taste it. So we just take it straight off the spoon with a glass of water in hand to immediately wash it down. Personally, I think it tastes fine (we use the lemon-flavored Carlson's). DS used to run away screaming whenever he saw me get out the cod liver oil, but now he takes it like a trooper. He's a tad dramatic. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Thanks for reminding me to take my fish oil this evening! It's Carlsons. Apparently, with a great orange taste... But it's capsules so I have no idea. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Make sure to get a good, high-quality fish oil – such as Carlsons’s. You want to avoid fish oil that may come from polluted sources or that may be high in mercury. Other good brands are Nordic Naturals, Enzymatic Therapy, and Metagenics. Fish Oil is good for your heart partially because it decreases blood clotting and reduces blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, high triglycerides, or other signs of heart disease, 3-5 grams may be helpful. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re taking medications to make sure there are no negative interactions. Fish oils thin the blood just like aspirin, gingko biloba, and garlic. You don’t want to thin your blood so much that it causes bleeding. For all others, 1 gram (1,000 mg) is fine. Stop taking fish oil and any EPA supplements 2 weeks before surgery – as well as possibly avoiding a fish dinner the night before any surgery. Do not take fish oils if you are on any blood thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/993.html This is a good article about the different applications for fish oil. Included are safe doses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I only buy brands that are tested for mercury, PCBs, and other heavy metals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 The one my kids tolerate the best is Barlean's Swirl. Is that considered a safe one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkermamaof4 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 fireproof - at what dose wrt the recommended dose, did you see improvement in adhd? Based on a clinical study, I started ds on a dose triple the bottle doseage. The study said it takes 12 weeks to start seeing improvement. It has been 6 weeks. Not much yet. (He is also gfdf...) Thanks for any tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poiema Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 fireproof - at what dose wrt the recommended dose, did you see improvement in adhd? Based on a clinical study, I started ds on a dose triple the bottle doseage. The study said it takes 12 weeks to start seeing improvement. It has been 6 weeks. Not much yet. (He is also gfdf...) Thanks for any tips! I'm sure I'm not the best source to ask because I just give him the recommended dosage. Carlson's dosage is 1/2 t. and that has EPA 400, DHA 250, other omega-3 150 (totaling 800). The recommended dosage of Barlean's is 2 t. and I give him just a smidgen of that. I have read other threads where people are giving 2 or 3 times the recommended, but I haven't tried that out yet. I would go search ADHD and fish oil to see if you can pull up some of those threads. As for improvement, it doesn't make his hyperactivity or distractibility or even his weird quirky things go away, but it seems to make those things more tolerable. I notice more of a difference when I've forgotten to give it to him for a few days. Whether that difference is all in my head, I dunno. I would still give him fish oil just for the other benefits. The only other supplement I use sometimes is Hyland's Calm for Kids, and I don't even give him close to the recommended dose. I'm a bare minimum kind of gal when it comes to meds, even 'natural' ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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