sgregory1522
12-10-2007, 01:45 PM
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.
I take 1000 mg EPA a day, the DHA amount is not as important. I take for mood and help with concentration/brainpower.
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addprogrammer
12-10-2007, 02:40 PM
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
Less expense, less stress, fewer ADHD symptoms.
Works better.
Bob
cessnaimpala
12-10-2007, 08:26 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 :wave:
mod-anon
12-11-2007, 01:05 AM
Please post your question on one board only.
This post will remain, but the others have been removed.
This post will remain, but the others have been removed.
sgregory1522
12-11-2007, 05:40 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.
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.
Pat007
12-12-2007, 10:31 PM
Hi,
You might try posting this question under the "High Cholesterol" category. There seems a good many persons on that board that are using it. Possibility they could give you insight for good brand, as several has stated that thier mood was enhanced after taking it, even though they are also using if to help with Cholesterol.
You might try posting this question under the "High Cholesterol" category. There seems a good many persons on that board that are using it. Possibility they could give you insight for good brand, as several has stated that thier mood was enhanced after taking it, even though they are also using if to help with Cholesterol.
Jennita
12-13-2007, 01:41 AM
I'm sorry but I would not trust Walmart, considering they have been caught selling non-organic as organic awhile back. Sam's club is owned by Walmart, so ditto on that one. I'm not sure about Costco. You know, Nature's Bounty is supposed to be high quality but it is also sold at some grocery stores and drug stores, so the price is reasonable, maybe that would also be an option.
Pat007
12-13-2007, 12:23 PM
Hi all,
A registered dietician suggested that one could ask their pharmacist regarding the quality of different brands for supplements.
A registered dietician suggested that one could ask their pharmacist regarding the quality of different brands for supplements.
rrusty
12-13-2007, 09:32 PM
First, I want to remind all that it is really important to read the labels on every supplement you buy. If your answers aren't there, then consider not buying it.
I too started taking fish oil from a health food store. I noticed an immediate positive effect and was convinced how good that brand was. One day I was in my local pharmacy and noticed a display of Nature's Bounty fish oil and read the label. Same exact ingredients. Less than 1/2 the $$$. That was 4 years ago and I have tried several brands since then. The ingredient lists do vary slightly, but the results are still the same: no more hemmorhoids :D and still good cholesterol control :cool:
I too started taking fish oil from a health food store. I noticed an immediate positive effect and was convinced how good that brand was. One day I was in my local pharmacy and noticed a display of Nature's Bounty fish oil and read the label. Same exact ingredients. Less than 1/2 the $$$. That was 4 years ago and I have tried several brands since then. The ingredient lists do vary slightly, but the results are still the same: no more hemmorhoids :D and still good cholesterol control :cool:
Harry
12-14-2007, 12:57 AM
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I like and use Carlson brand Super Omega Fish Oil and I take 3 daily --each 1000gms.
Harry
I like and use Carlson brand Super Omega Fish Oil and I take 3 daily --each 1000gms.
Harry
Braveheart07
01-17-2008, 09:40 AM
The most important things to know about fish oils potentcy is to add the EPA and DHA. That number will tell you how pure it is....Many brands say 1000mg, but add up the numbers----alot of them are only 300mg or so (150 EPA,150 DHA)
Hguru
01-22-2008, 01:12 PM
I believe that Fish oil/omega 3 supplements are perhaps the most useful of all the supplements. You want not only to look at DHAEPA levels, but also the source of the fish as well as how it is processed. The oil needs to be extracted at low temperatures without the use of harsh solvents.