Can anyone recommend a good fish oil brand?

Pete32 said:
The three things to look for in a fish oil is this: First, Molecularly Distilled. Second, Pharmaceutical Grade. Third, Third Party Tested.
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Distilled or filtered, just as good. You want mercury removed.
Pharmecutical grade: irrelevent. see below.
Third party tested: Many are.

Nordic Naturals have all three attributes. They have been molecular distilling their oils longer and better than any other brand. In fact, when studies are being done to determine the effects of fish oils on the body, most research bodies will use Nordic Naturals.
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This is too irrelevent for me to ask for proof. Just because most use it for testing doesn't mean anything because in the end, it's comes down to this:

You should be taking 3-6g DHA and EPA combined for best effect. After that, you want micro filtered or purity guaranteed for mercury removal. After that, what matters is cost. All others being equal, if I can get 3-6g for $0.038/mg of FFA for my brand whereas you spend $0.15/mg for yours, whose ahead?

In addition, whether you take the liquid or the capsules, they are actually quite pleasant tasting (IMO). They add natural flavours. You will not burp up a "fishy" taste....Pete
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Enteric coated caps don't have that either. So whether the producer adds chemical flavoring or chemical coating makes no difference. In the end, it doesn't repeat on you is what matters.
 
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Considering the recommendation for the Theragran-M and Nordic Naturals. As with most products, there are 100 different variations. Specifically with the Nordic Naturals, is a higher EPA or DHA recommended? I've read that too high a level of omega-6s could result in poor health, so should I scratch those supplements that contain 3s, 6s, and 9s?

The recommendation is 3-6g/day. Even at the top of the omega-3 concentrations per product (Nordic's Ultimate), that's still quite a few pills per day.
 
Eating 1-2 portions of oily fish such as sardines, mackerel, fresh tuna (not tinned) will give you plenty of omega and other EFAs straight from the source, not forgetting that most oily fish is also a very good source of protein, selenium and B vitamins, all of which are essential for good nutrition :)
 
I think you're looking at the wrong stuff. Here's the list from Walgreens site:

Fish Oil Concentrate , Gelatin , Glycerin , Ethylcellulose , Sodium Alginate , Ammonium Hydroxide , Middle Chain Triglycerides , Oleic Acid , Carnauba Wax , Stearic Acid

Nutritional Facts
Serving Size 2 softgels
Servings Per Container 50

Calories
25

Calories from Fat

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.5 g 1.0% %
Saturated Fat 0.0 g 0.0% %
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0 g % %
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g % %
Cholesterol 20.0 mg % %
Fish Oil Concentrate 2.4 g % %
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 720.0 mg % %
EPA (Eicopentaenoic Acid) 432.0 mg % %
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 288.0 mg
 
Distilled is better than filtered, and it will show in the testing of the oil - that's why the top companies prefer that method.

Pharmaceutical grade irrelevant? It is if you're looking for lesser quality.

Third party tested. True, many are, but most are not.

If a company hasn't bothered to do any of the three listed, pass on it, and spend the extra 10 cents per serving on something better.

Last I checked, these other brands are high quality as well: Carlsons, Ascenta, and Metagenics.

As for Nordic Naturals, if most researchers use it for testing, it does mean something. Or maybe they felt the need to spend that extra grant money on a more expensive oil instead of walmarts house brand.
 
Cynic said:
I think you're looking at the wrong stuff. Here's the list from Walgreens site:

Fish Oil Concentrate , Gelatin , Glycerin , Ethylcellulose , Sodium Alginate , Ammonium Hydroxide , Middle Chain Triglycerides , Oleic Acid , Carnauba Wax , Stearic Acid
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One more thing, is this the oil you take Cynic? If it is, now I understand why it's only $15.

A fouth rule can now be added: Stay away from most products, especially fish oil, in which the first ingredient contains the word, "concentrate".
 
Pete32 said:
One more thing, is this the oil you take Cynic? If it is, now I understand why it's only $15.

A fouth rule can now be added: Stay away from most products, especially fish oil, in which the first ingredient contains the word, "concentrate".
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Any valid reason for that or just your opinion?
 
Cynic said:
Any valid reason for that or just your opinion?
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My statements are based on fact. "Concentrate" is just another processing step, removing some needed nutrients and the end product is less pure.

The only statement of yours that I can agree with is that oils are probably the most important of supplements needed. That being said, for me (and should be for everyone), it is important to choose a quality brand. The thread, after all, did ask for a good brand, not the cheapest.
 
Well I happened to get Carlson 1000mg softgels.

I have to take 3 to be in the 3g-6g a day range.

This doesn't mention enteric coated, so I hope it doesn't burp up the fish taste.

50 softgels in a bottle, it cost $10.
 
Pete32 said:
My statements are based on fact. "Concentrate" is just another processing step, removing some needed nutrients and the end product is less pure.
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So I figured. You don't have any research or expert citation. Saying it's based on fact doesn't make it so. It's not much more than a PETA statement.
 
I take Flameout. Here are the nutritional facts:

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 4 Softgels Servings Per Container: 22

Amount Per Serving %DV*

Calories 52
Calories from Fat 52

Total Fat 5.6 g 8%
Saturated Fat 40 mg < 1%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
Protein 1.2 g < 1%


Total free-fatty acids 4,625 mg **
DHA 2,200 mg **
EPA 880 mg **
CLA t10,c12 212 mg **
CLA c9,t11 140 mg **

* Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
** Daily Value not established.

Ingredients: Omega-3 fatty acids derived from molecularly distilled, super-concentrated fish oil; mixture of free-fatty acids derived from isomerized safflower oil
 
I can't order online.

My debit card account is in a debacle right now.

Even if I could order online, I would need to get it delivered to my apartment or my job.

1) Apartment - Monday - Friday / I leave home at 7:30 AM and arrive home 7:30 PM.....Weekends / no deliveries on weekends.

2) Job - Will piss off boss if I keep getting in personal packages monthly.
 
Well then I am sure you can find a comparable product at your local vitamin or supplement shop.
 
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