Which fish oil brand?

Jeff Bearden · 04-20-2007, 01:42 AM

Just looking for some recommnedations on which fish oil brand is the most bang for the buck. IOW which brand has a higher dosage with the least amount of expense?

Larry Lindenman · 04-20-2007, 05:14 AM

Been using Carlson's liquid fish oil for years. Even tastes ok.

Steve Liberati · 04-20-2007, 05:32 AM

Second what Larry said.

Adam Head · 04-20-2007, 06:46 AM

Hey guys, I've been using a new supplement called krill oil. It has more antioxidant power than fish oil, and better bioavailability for the omegas. You can check it out here if you are interested. It's called EFA-Icon (w/f safe). www.adamhead.getprograde.com/store.php?top_menu=Weight_Loss&products=16-18-19&su bmenu=1

Sol Agramont · 04-20-2007, 05:33 PM

I've been using Carlson's as well, lemon flavor. Taste is good. It's a bit on the pricey side but I think it is well worth it.

Jibreel Freeland · 04-21-2007, 10:40 AM

A: None.

Garrett Smith · 04-21-2007, 11:51 AM

The Genestra Super EFA liquid oil that I use with patients has ~1800mg EPA/DHA total per teaspoon. It's the highest I've seen, along with being the best tasting by far.

Kevin McKay · 04-21-2007, 12:18 PM

Anybody have any hard data on the krill oil?

James Falkner · 04-21-2007, 12:19 PM

Is a super-high concentration better? I figured your body couldn't use all that EPA/DHA if presented in one 1800mg teaspoon "straight up". Is it better to sprinkle it on salads, mix with other liquids, or does it not matter how it's consumed?

Garrett Smith · 04-21-2007, 04:05 PM

Super-high concentration means better patient compliance...:biggrinthumb:

Optimally, doses would be spread out and taken with other foods that contain Omega-3s. Since we live in the real world, once a day with or without food is fine by me. Fish oil taken is better than fish oil forgotten.

I won't do krill oil personally or recommend it to my patients because I don't believe that shellfish are healthy, nor do I think overfishing that low on the food chain is a good idea.

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04-20-2007, 01:42 AM	#1
Jeff Bearden Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Knox Kentucky Posts: 62	Just looking for some recommnedations on which fish oil brand is the most bang for the buck. IOW which brand has a higher dosage with the least amount of expense?

04-20-2007, 05:14 AM	#2
Larry Lindenman Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 2,769	Been using Carlson's liquid fish oil for years. Even tastes ok.

04-20-2007, 05:32 AM	#3
Steve Liberati Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsauken NJ Posts: 1,649	Second what Larry said.

04-20-2007, 06:46 AM	#4
Adam Head Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Athens GA Posts: 304	Hey guys, I've been using a new supplement called krill oil. It has more antioxidant power than fish oil, and better bioavailability for the omegas. You can check it out here if you are interested. It's called EFA-Icon (w/f safe). www.adamhead.getprograde.com/store.php?top_menu=Weight_Loss&products=16-18-19&su bmenu=1

04-20-2007, 05:33 PM	#5
Sol Agramont Member Profile: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hermosillo Sonora Posts: 46	I've been using Carlson's as well, lemon flavor. Taste is good. It's a bit on the pricey side but I think it is well worth it.

04-21-2007, 10:40 AM	#6
Jibreel Freeland Member Profile: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 548	A: None.

04-21-2007, 11:51 AM	#7
Garrett Smith Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,264	The Genestra Super EFA liquid oil that I use with patients has ~1800mg EPA/DHA total per teaspoon. It's the highest I've seen, along with being the best tasting by far.

04-21-2007, 12:18 PM	#8
Kevin McKay Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: albany ca Posts: 1,110	Anybody have any hard data on the krill oil?

04-21-2007, 12:19 PM	#9
James Falkner Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 608	Is a super-high concentration better? I figured your body couldn't use all that EPA/DHA if presented in one 1800mg teaspoon "straight up". Is it better to sprinkle it on salads, mix with other liquids, or does it not matter how it's consumed?

04-21-2007, 04:05 PM	#10
Garrett Smith Member Profile: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,264	Super-high concentration means better patient compliance...:biggrinthumb: Optimally, doses would be spread out and taken with other foods that contain Omega-3s. Since we live in the real world, once a day with or without food is fine by me. Fish oil taken is better than fish oil forgotten. I won't do krill oil personally or recommend it to my patients because I don't believe that shellfish are healthy, nor do I think overfishing that low on the food chain is a good idea.