Your right, the problem with caps is that they are under dosed, I take at least 3000mg per day. Another issue is that its made from gelatin, I hate that stuff. Udo's Choice is good because it is all organic, high dosed per tablespoon and in a dark jar.
Omega 3 Supplements
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Your right, the problem with caps is that they are under dosed, I take at least 3000mg per day. Another issue is that its made from gelatin, I hate that stuff. Udo's Choice is good because it is all organic, high dosed per tablespoon and in a dark jar.
Soldato
Care to explain why my cuts never heal as quick when I take it then...... or the fact I have virtually no bone/muscle pain - even after strenuous excercise ?
Or the fact that my fathers consultant stated (like most do) that cod liver oil and Omega 3's should not be taken if you are having a major operation. Or the fact that most good doctors now regard Omega 3 as effective as other prescribed blood thinners and particlarly useful after having a heart attack ?
I've taken a one-a-day tablet 3 times a day for the last 12 or so years. Giving me 450mg of EPA & DHA and 200mg of Evening Primrose oil of which 15mg is GLA. And believe me, I can tell the difference when I don't take it (as can most people who gain benefit from it)
And for the record - the blood thinning ability of Omega 3 is only one of the many things it does in the body that has been proven and tested - along it's ability to reduce swelling and help with neuromuscular problems and help with many aspects of mental ability.
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Soldato
I's say most commercial omega 3 supplements are a complete rip off with very low EPA/DHA and with synthetic vit A and D added. There are a few good ones, but you won't get them in Boots or Holland and Barrett, that's for sure.
Carlson and Garden Of Life are good brands imo. Alternatively, eat fish!
Carlson and Garden Of Life are good brands imo. Alternatively, eat fish!
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Generally liquid form will have a higher EPA/DHA over capsules. As mentioned pay attention to these values as they're the only ones that count - the Holland and Barret variety will not exactly have large concentrations
Fish oils won't stop DOMS. If you're not getting DOMS then it's because your intensity/volume/frequency of training is below (within) the threshold your body is capable of managing. In other words you're not pushing your body as hard as you think.
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I like Mackerel thankfully, no make that love Mackerel. So no, I don't take supplements 
I'd not say capsules were worse than liquid, but bear in mind there's a tiny amount in that gel capsule so you may want to take a few to equal a 5ml teaspoon of oil.
But my advice would be eat fish, this guy knows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQhfknFrlA0
I'd not say capsules were worse than liquid, but bear in mind there's a tiny amount in that gel capsule so you may want to take a few to equal a 5ml teaspoon of oil.
But my advice would be eat fish, this guy knows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQhfknFrlA0
Man of Honour
Got any proper, double-blind trial, evidence? I mean, not sponsored by makers of the stuff?
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Soldato
I only take them due to quite a poor diet.
Soldato
Just about every trial conducted on Pharamceuticals is funded and overseen by the drug manufacturers.
Why should it be any different with food supplements? Who will fund a trial if there is no potential profit in it for them? Just because the company involved in the manufacture of the product is involved in the trial doesn't neccesarily mean the trial has less efficacy, if that were the case we could assume virtually all pharmaceuticals on the market are approved off the back of biased trials.
Man of Honour
Search pubmed for "omega 3" and there's plenty of results that talk about its effectiveness in stopping eye problems and also its use to help prevent cardiovascular issues
I feel more sluggish and less sharp when not taking them, it could just be a placebo though :s
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Anyone else take Omega 3 supplements?
Started taking pure cod liver oil in liquid form as it has higher doses of the important acids EPA and DHA. Taste doesn't really bother me, just hold your nose
Whats best Capsules or Liquid?
Didn't think there was much epa/dpa in cod liver oil, I take 3g of fish oil caps every day which works out about 1.2g of epa and 600mg of dpa (something ike that anyway) and it does me a world of good; energy levels are much more consistent then they used to be.
Correct, higher levels of vitamins A and D, hence it being directly sourced from the liver where fat soluble (and a little of the water soluble in actual fact) vitamins are stored.
For those taking glucosamine, if you are finding it isn't working as well as hoped (will for some, not for others + don't forget to give it quite a while to 'kick in'), then try stacking it MSM (Sulphur). The last paper I read on this supported the combination of these two than in comparison with the commonly used Chondroitin.
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I seem to get less headaches since I began taking them.
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i would even do it without phyisically holding my nose, just keep breathing through your mouth
Soldato
I tried to start taking the capsules but found that my burps were rather fishy :S
Now it's easier to get it in fish form or there are other foods which have Omega3 added.
Now it's easier to get it in fish form or there are other foods which have Omega3 added.
Interesting story.... they supplemented prisoners with omega-3 and violence dropped by 1/3. It's very important for your brain.
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/prison-study-to-investigate-link-between-junk-food-and-violence-775176.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/prison-study-to-investigate-link-between-junk-food-and-violence-775176.html