Comments on: A Guide To Buying Fish Oil

By: Dan Blewett

Dan Blewett — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:56:13 +0000

The EPA/DHA content can be the same in capsules as it is in liquid (though its higher in the Carlson than most regular fish oil caps), but if you want to take a high dose, why swallow 15 capsules when you can just down a quick tablespoon of liquid? Plus – capsulating the oil raises the price per ounce. I also trust Carlson’s quality and purity.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:51:13 +0000

Dan,
Just reading this post, so I hope you’re still following it. Why is it said that liquid is more potent than capsules? Is it because of the EPA/DHA content, or are some fish oils better absorbed by the body?

By: Dan Blewett

Dan Blewett — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:39:30 +0000

Hmm. Well I haven’t heard of that brand, so I can’t really comment on that. But, the Carlson I use is in liquid form, so no gelatin or additives in that. I’m also not well read about gelatin, or the transference of mad cow, so I’ll have to do some research.

And you’re right, farmed fish are a joke nutritionally – the whole reason those animals have positive nutritional profiles is because of their natural diet; when you remove that, you remove their nutrients. Thanks for the comments.

By: Alan Fisher

Alan Fisher — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:36:40 +0000

Hello,

I do not trust the following ingredients: Gelatin, a protein from cows ( bone meal and mad cow disease ), The most trusted quality is cold squeezed Alaskan salmon with organic everything else. WholeMega, from New Chapter seems the closest to this description. It is a little pricey but there is no comparable product as far as quality. Deep Sea fish and farmed fish products are not as good. But them that is the opinion of an expert, that is me. I am not selling anything and do not work for anybody.

By: Dan Blewett

Dan Blewett — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:37:01 +0000

Yes. You’re definitely good to go with that product. Sorry for the delayed response.

By: Jay Gordienko

Jay Gordienko — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:23:47 +0000

So, after all that has been said, I’m still good to go with what I been using?

By: Cory

Cory — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:17:55 +0000

What Dan said is true, like anything, Omega-6 is good for you in moderation. The problem is the Omega-6 is in nearly everything (because it is in soybean oil, which is in most processed foods.) Therefore it is important to supplement with Omega-3s, and also REDUCE the amounts of Omega-6 we intake.

see: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400149/balancing-omega-3-and-omega-6.html

By: Dan Blewett

Dan Blewett — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:25:49 +0000

Omega 6 is an essential fatty acid, meaning it is essential to life as it cannot be produced by the body. Omega 6 is healthy in this regard, however in high amounts without adequate Omega-3 in the diet, Omega-6 fatty acids lead to inflammation and many health problems. Like most other edible substances, Omega-6 is good for you, but only in moderation.

By: bee

bee — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:23:32 +0000

re: Jay Gordienko-4/20/10
Jay, the Natures Bounty you purchased contains Omega 6, as well as Omega 3. Omega 6 is NOT good for you. Subsequently, the EPA/DHA count is not 180/120. I’m surprised Dan Blewett didn’t catch that. The reason I caught it was because I made that same mistake in the past by buying that one thinking it was Omega 3 esclusively

bee.

By: Jay Gordienko

Jay Gordienko — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:53:32 +0000

Ok, thanks for responding. This is good to know because I decided to start taking fish oil and I came across this site in my research. I’m coming out of retirement as a hockey goalie, haven’t played in 12 yrs and I’m not quite as flexible as I used to be. I’m hoping taking these supplements along with stretching will get back me into decent shape, I got 3 months to train. Rite-Aid and CVS both have this supplement and running a special right now on the 90 capsule bottle. Buy One Get One free, so that is 180 capsules for $15.00. I think I’ll pick up 4 bottles.