Fish Oil from Wholesale or Major Retailers- do they work? - Alternative Medicine Message Board

sgregory1522 · 12-10-2007, 10:45 AM

I'm running low on money and was wondering if the fish Oil supplements from places like Sam's Club, Costco, Walmart would work well (or at least decently). Does anybody here purchase their fish oil from any big place instead of a health food store? Does it work? I'm only going to try this temporarily.

I take 1000 mg EPA a day, the DHA amount is not as important. I take for mood and help with concentration/brainpower.

addprogrammer · 12-10-2007, 11:40 AM

Yes, we get our fish oil from Walmart. I can't perceive any difference other than a lot less money.

Less expense, less stress, fewer ADHD symptoms.

Works better.

Bob

cessnaimpala · 12-10-2007, 05:26 PM

I was told by woman who owns her own shop with homeopathic and alternative medicines. I told her I got my Omega 3,6,9 Fish Oil with Flaxseed and Borage Oil at Wal-Mart. She said that legally they only have to carry the products that only have 10% of the real ingredient. So in effect, you are only getting 10% results. Me, personally, I would rather pay a little more to have the full effect. Holly

mod-anon · 12-10-2007, 10:05 PM

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sgregory1522 · 12-11-2007, 02:40 PM

Please remember that fish oil is categorized in

1. the grams of just fish oil (one capsule is usually 1 gram, but not always)

2. The amount of just omega 3s. (which includes EPA, DHA, and 'others'

3. The amount of EPA and DHA

If you're not sure of the technical amount, how much do you use and see noticeable effects?

Please answer in amount of EPA/DHA as those numbers are the most important. Thank you.