Fish Oil caps.... YUCK!

[TeriDoodle]

I've been taking these EFA capsules for a few weeks now, but recently they've been bothering me.... I've been burping up that nasty fishy taste and it's ga-rosss!! Any hints for making it GO AWAY??

Thanks.

[lperk002]

Oh good grief, I just started taking those horse pills - and with that delightful "return to Induction" mouth - the fish burps don't sound pleasing at all. :lol: Lord, I'll be single forever!!

Is it possible that you are eating some other notoriously gassy food you weren't eating when you started the supplement?

I had the same problem with the "burps" years ago when those "breath assure" capsules were so popular...

Just a thought...are you taking them 1/2 way through a meal? That was suggested to me to minimize stomach upset.

[Lisa N]

TeriDoodle...

I agree with you on those "fish burps"...way yucky! What my DH does (and he swears this helps) is to take them in the middle of a meal, not on an empty stomach. You can also get enteric coated fish oil capsules and those totally eliminate the fish burps because they dissolve in your small intestine and not in your stomach.

[TeriDoodle]

Thanks......... I'll try the mid-meal method (IF I can remember). I've never taken them on an empty stomach, always just after eating. If that fails, I guess I'll tough it out 'cause I don't wanna switch brands....these have all the goodies in them :)

[Rosebud]

Get the enteric coated ones! GET THE ENTERIC COATED ONES!! :D

They are so much better, no disgusting fishy burp every single time.
I've been taking fish oil since early last year and suffered through the disgusting ones for months.

Have a look around for other brands, Teri, I'm sure you'll find one with the same goodies. I did. I still have a half full bottle in the fridge of the old ones that I thought about finishing one day. Time I threw 'em out 'cos I'll never go back!

Incidentally, I accidentally (I was ½ asleep I think) took an enteric coated one on an empty stomach once and wound up with the infamous fishy burp again. So keep taking them with or after food.

Cheers, matey

Roz

[Lisa N]

The brand I take is called Fisol and it's produced by Nature's Way. It has 1 IU of vitamin E and 500 mg. of Fish Oil per capsule. The bottle says that you need less of it because it's better absorbed when the capsule dissolves in the small intestine instead of in the stomach. Don't know for sure if that's true or not, but I do know that I love not having those nasty fishy burps anymore. Ewwwwww!

[Rosebud]

Mine are Nature's Own (I think an Aust or NZ company) and have 1000mg fish oil per capsule, with 180mg EPA and 120mg DHA.

Although I've stopped taking them for now as I have surgery coming up in a few weeks and I've read that they can chelp prevent platelet aggregation which can lead to extra bleeding. Gotta give myself the best chance! :D

Cheers.

Roz

[TeriDoodle]

Yeah, but, but, but....mine have borage oil, primrose oil, and CLA in them among other goodies :( . Oh, alright......anything to get rid of the fish-burps. I wonder why they didn't bother me at first :confused:

Thanks, pals-o-mine! :D

[lperk002]

I was dutifully setting my fish oil cap beside my dinner plate tonight and my dad, who was there dining, asked me why I was taking my fish oil during dinner... I, of course, said "To ward off the fish burps!!"

After a few minutes of rather ungentlemanly snickering - he informed me that he takes 3 fish oil pills (same brand as mine) every morning - for years - and never one fish burp :eek:

YMMV, indeed!

[TeriDoodle]

Ok, I tried an experiment this morning.... after my first fish-burp (:lol: that's so gross!) I immediately started drinking LOTS of water.... trying to force down the contents of my stomach, y'know? It seems to be working....it's not totally gone, but better! It also helps me to get my water in!! Yea!!

[tofi]

I take 2 salmon oil capsules and 2 borage oil capsules at the end of breakfast and no burps. Maybe your capsules are too complicated? Or not.

I also always have tea with heavy cream for breakfast, so maybe that 'dampens' the burps. (Snicker)

:wave:

[Buster]

I brought this to my Doctor's attention, because it was happening to me big time and he told me to freeze the caps so that they dissolve a little later in the intestinal tract.
I found this to be a little helpful, but eventually I stopped with the fish oil. I went to flaxseed oil and began to eat fish a lot more often. I wish you luck, because I can really sympathize with the fish burp. Mega yuk.

[freydis]

Originally posted by Rosebud
I have surgery coming up in a few weeks

Best wishes to you for a successful surgery.

[Rosebud]

Thanks, Freydis!!!

:rose:Rosebud:rose:

[TeriDoodle]

I froze my fish oil caps and this morning they don't seem to be bothering me at all! :D :D :D Thanks, Buster!!

Just a side note: I have really noticed the last couple of days that my skin is soooooooooo much healthier now! I radiate! :sunny:

[ZoneCoach]

You may want to try a different brand. Your stomach may not agree with the gel cap the oil is in; the capsule may be disolving too quickly... or the quality may be questionable. There are a couple of good brands out there, but be careful, there are many more without strict production practices. Fish oil is highly susceptible to contaminants (PCB's, mercury, etc.). Some people just have a problem with it regardless of quality. Another option would be Coromega. http://www.coromega.com/index.html
At least if you have a burp problem, they'd taste like orange sherbet instead of fish. :D It's rather pricey though. :(

[TeriDoodle]

Hey Zone! The Coromega sounds GREAT!! I'll definitely shop around for it... I have two great HF stores close by and I'll bet one of them carries it. The cost is actually less than the one I'm taking now! Thanks for the info! :D

[lperk002]

Coromega does sound good and it even sounds like my daughter might be able to benefit from it. Thanks for the info Zone Coach (and I guess thanks to your fish burps, too, TeriDoodle - or I would have never heard of this interesting product! :lol:)

[mommatbird]

Oh! I hate those fish burps too! Especially after breakfast!
I found that flax oil works really well for Omega-3 and in the same area of HFS, I found a women's blend with primrose and other goodies in it. May be worth a glance.

I have got to try the freezing or fish pills. sounds like a good idea. Wish I would have read this post this mornig! :daze:

[ZoneCoach]

I hate to bore anytone with long scientific detail, but it's probably a good idea to supplement with both.

Not all omega 3 fatty acids are created equal. There are long chain and short chain. The central theme around many LC plans is controlling insulin. By doing that, you are contolling arachidonic acid levels (AA is BAD). Flaxseed oil is rich in alpha linolenic acid (ALA), which is a short chain omega-3 oil and therefore does have some use in controlling AA production. Fish oil is a source of long chain omega-3 and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). EPA has ten-times greater impact on reducing bad eicosanoids than ALA. Flaxseed oil has a tendancy to reduce the production of gamma linolenic acid (GLA, which is the building block of good eicosanoids). Eicosanoids are hormones found in every cell of our bodies. We need a balance of good and bad. Too many "bad" can lead to MANY chronic pains and illnesses. If you were going to supplement with only one oil ~ then go for the fish oil. However, there is sufficient evidence that supplementing with both is a good thing ~ up to 2T per day of flax and 2.5 grams of high quality fish oil (about 1 teaspoon).

[ZoneCoach]

Originally posted by lperk002
Coromega does sound good and it even sounds like my daughter might be able to benefit from it. Thanks for the info Zone Coach (and I guess thanks to your fish burps, too, TeriDoodle - or I would have never heard of this interesting product! :lol:)
Glad to have helped.
Chances are, you'll be able to find it in a good health food store. They come in little packets (like katsup), so they're convenient. I've heard some folks mix it into their yogurt or cottage cheese. I've had samples and it does not taste bad ~ just somewhat artificial ~ but definately NOT like fish.

[ZoneCoach]

If your fish oil freezes solid ~~~ it's POOR quality. Buy another brand. If it stays liquid or gets somewhat gel-like, the quality is generally thought to be okay.
Some reputable brands are:
Carlson
Eskimo 3
Oceanessentials (sold through Quixtar)
Now
Omega Brite
Sears Labs
Coromega

[ZoneCoach]

FYI

The following information may have you scrutinizing your brand flax oil in the future! ;)
http://www.barleans.com/literature/

[TeriDoodle]

What do you know about Udo's oils? Supposedly they're high quality and contain all the essential oils needed. Wouldn't that eliminate the need for both fish oil and flax oil?

[wcollier]

I'm very intolerant to flax seed so fish oil is my only option. I use a super high quality fish oil from which the contaminants have been removed. I don't trust too many companies to product non-racid Omega-3 oils.

Having said that, my normal brand wasn't available and I ended up substituting another fish oil capsule, containing salmon oil. I got the fish burps. Way disgusting!!! I returned the bottle and got something else (cod liver oil). I wonder if it could be the type of oil you are consuming. You may want to experiment with the different types of fish oil. No one should get those fish burps.

[ZoneCoach]

Originally posted by TeriDoodle
What do you know about Udo's oils? Supposedly they're high quality and contain all the essential oils needed. Wouldn't that eliminate the need for both fish oil and flax oil?

I would be inclined to do a little more research. From what I do know, Udo is a person, selling his own stuff and funding the research to support his claims. I have not seen anything negative with regard to his product though.

You may find this of interest.

The AHA Recommends Omega-3 Supplementation for Some
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3006624

[ZoneCoach]

Originally posted by wcollier
I use a super high quality fish oil from which the contaminants have been removed.
Having said that, my normal brand wasn't available and I ended up substituting another fish oil capsule, containing salmon oil. I got the fish burps. Way disgusting!!! I returned the bottle and got something else (cod liver oil).
I would like to caution those choosing cod liver oil.
Cod liver oil is slightly less rich in EPA than is fish oil, although it is much cheaper. About 9 percent of the fatty acids in cod liver oil are EPA, whereas about 18 percent of the fatty acids in fish oil are EPA. Therefore on a gram-for-gram basis, fish oil will give you about twice the amount of EPA as cod liver oil. Any oil, and especially fish oils, should be stored away from light to prevent oxidation of the polyunsaturated fatty acids. If the oils are in soft gelatin capsules, then this acts as another barrier to oxidation of the oils.

However, both cod liver oil and fish oil CAN be contaminated with PCB's. This is why they should be purified by molecular distillation which removes PCB's. These molecular distilled brands are slightly more expensive, but their health benefits are dramatically better.

[wcollier]

Originally posted by ZoneCoach
However, both cod liver oil and fish oil CAN be contaminated with PCB's. This is why they should be purified by molecular distillation which removes PCB's. These molecular distilled brands are slightly more expensive, but their health benefits are dramatically better.

Hi ZoneCoach:

Yes, your caution is certainly justified! Better to not take any Omega 3s than to take rancid Omega 3s (flax or fish). Cheap is definately not better. Good quality fish oil costs money. I'm not able to gulp down fish oil, so I poke my capsules and test the oil before swallowing them. They are very high quality, molecularly distilled mixed fish oil (80% from sardines), so I haven't found any rancid yet.

Most Omega-3 supplements are biased towards higher amounts of EPA. However, based on more recent evidence, I use a capsule called Max DHA (by Advanced Orthomolecular Research). Research is beginning to show that DHA offers greater cardiovascular benefits than EPA. Predominantly, the brain, nervous system and retina of humans is DHA. Furthermore, in times of stress, it can be difficult for EPA to convert into DHA. However, DHA can be reconverted into EPA as needed, so DHA is a more "versatile" fatty acid. I don't have a link, but I could scan and attach my info (with references) if needed.

Oh, also, in regards to Udo Erasmus, his story is very interesting. I've read his book "Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill", which is a very detailed, 423 pg book about fats - you must have an ability to learn chemistry. It was first written in 1986 and is currently in its 11th printing. It's the best book I've read so far. His products came about as a result of the oil industry's disregard for properly manufacturing their oils, so he actually pioneered technology for processing healthy oils. He's got a PhD in Nutrition, and post grad studies in genetics and biochemistry. Interestingly, he was in medical school and quit because of his continued frustration that they didn't teach preventative medicine.

Why his book on fats? He was accidentally poisoned by pesticides and couldn't find help in drug-oriented medicine. That's never a possibility due to the damage to the liver. He began his quest for self-help through nutrition. I find the best sources (doctors or otherwise) are the ones who have overcome health crises.

His products are good quality, although I've never used them because they contain flax (which I can't tolerate). Also, he doesn't advocate only using his products - he tells you how to separate the good oils from the bad oils. He also has a great chapter on Hemp oil.

Hope this helps,
Wanda

[TeriDoodle]

I received my Coromega in the mail yesterday and I LOVE IT!!! Tastes just like orange sherbert!! It's true!

Thanks again for the info!!

[ZoneCoach]

Originally posted by TeriDoodle
I received my Coromega in the mail yesterday and I LOVE IT!!! Tastes just like orange sherbert!! It's true!

Thanks again for the info!!
I'm glad you were able to find the product AND you like it. I would think it would be great for kids too.

I've been doing a lot of research on fish oil. I'm trying to figure out why the prices are so all over the board ~ anywhere from $10/mo to $80/mo. One would think quality has a lot to do with it. Not necessarily! Here's what I have learned so far.
There are three grades of fish oil. The first is cod liver oil. The second is health-food grade fish oil. And finally there is pharmaceutical-grade fish oil. What distinguishes one from another is the purity and concentration of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids Each step in the refining process adds additional cost to the final product.
The term ‘pharmaceutical-grade’ seems to be only used by Dr. Sears (Zone), however, there is really no standard definition for it. I’ve been able to find products which meet his criteria, but don’t necessarily use that term.
Total long-chain omega-3 fatty acids should be more than 60% of the total fatty acids and PCBs/gram oil should be less than 10 ppb (parts per billion). Molecular distillation ensures the contaminants have been removed.
Vitamin E is often included in fish oils as a preservative. At low levels, approximately 5 I.U./gram of fish oil, it is protective. At higher levels, such as 20 I.U./gram of fish oil, it can actually speed up the oxidative process.
Since the NOW brand (Omega-3 1000mg-Cholesterol Free) is the least expensive (about $9.00) and the most easily obtained (for me), I focused my attention on that brand. Seems it fits. It’s actually manufactured in Canada by a company that private labels for many companies world wide. I’m going to stick with this product unless I find compelling evidence to not to. :thup: (http://www.nowfoods.com/?action=itemdetail&item_id=3374)

[ZoneCoach]

Originally posted by ZoneCoach
Since the NOW brand (Omega-3 1000mg-Cholesterol Free) is the least expensive (about $9.00) and the most easily obtained (for me), I focused my attention on that brand. It’s actually manufactured in Canada by a company that private labels for many companies world wide. I’m going to stick with this product unless I find compelling evidence to not to. :thup: (http://www.nowfoods.com/?action=itemdetail&item_id=3374)

I posted the wrong link.
It is not the product I fully researched nor recommend.

This is the one:
http://www.nowfoods.com/?action=itemdetail&item_id=3471

My sincere apologies for the error!

[mizholly]

So, here's the thing ...

I've tried the full stomach, half-emptystomach, frozen capsules and so forth - all with gaseous and icky results. We're already spending megabucks on other supplements and our local Costco has their Kirkland brand fish oil at a very reasonable price, so ....

Just for fun, I decided to try this:

Just about first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach (I may have had some water or black coffee). I take (as in swallow with more water) TWO frozen capsules THEN quickly mix 1/2 serving of whatever protein powder is available (Keto Shake, Protein Diet, Designer Protein or Trader Joe's Soy Protein Isolate) with about 4 ounces of flavored carbonated water (we use Walmart or Safeway - Black Cherry is good with the Chocolate protein powder and the citrus are good with the Vanillas). Drink the "shake" and get on with it. I've had no problems whatsoever! DH and I are amazed - of course, I've got a bit of an "iron gut", but not so the guy in the house (he gets heartburn just looking at the fried onion ads on TV ... :-)

As an afterthought: This morning I tried one capsule frozen, one thawed, still no problem. Tomorrow - I'll try both thawed (one step at a time, eh?)

Good Luck y'all,

Holly :roll:

[AmberAA1]

I'm with mizholly on the off brand. I have been taking BJ's brand of fish oil for about 2 years, 2 in the morning 2 at bedtime and have never had a problem. I don't know if it is the best brand but it works and is cheap.The ingrediants are as follows and you can let me know how they rate.

The front of the bottle says Fish Oil Concentrate 1000 mg with Omega fatty acids

2 softgelc contain:
calories - 20
calories from fat - 20
total fat - 2g
Fish oil concentrate - 2g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid - 360 mg
Docosanahaxaenoic Acid - 240 mg
other ingrediants: gelatin, glycerin, water, d- Alpha Tocopherol

You get 300 for about $5.00
I get no fish burps, but I drink a full glass of water with it followed by a keto shake.
Please let me know how these size up, but I can't eat fish so this is my only way to get the Omega, it also keeps all the plumbing working well for me.

[wcollier]

Hi Amber:

I'm cringeing just reading your post. ;)

Please, please, please, make sure you test the oil in those capsules. Consuming rancid Omega 3s is very unhealthy. In fact, you are better off taking nothing at all than to take rancid oil.

All you have to do is prick the capsule with a needle and touch the tip of your tongue to the bead of oil. You'll know immediately if it's rancid because you'll have to go rinse out your mouth. There shouldn't be a really fishy taste to the oil.

My mom bought cheap brands of fish oil capsules and when I started making her do this, most of the bottles were coming up rancid. And she was getting them from health food stores!

Promise me you'll check your capsules?

Wanda, the mother hen. ;)

[heyjude607]

~
I've been taking the omega-3 fish oil supplements (brand name Coromega) for about a month now. It's indiv packaged (one packet daily) and is a delicious creamy-orange "pudding-like" formula that delivers 650 mg total Omega-3; 350 mg EPA and 230 mg DHA, similar to the Omega-3 essential fatty acids found in a 2 oz serving of salmon.

It has no sugar or artificial sweeteners; no dairy; yeast; starch, wheat or gluten. It's available, or will soon be, at health food stores, drug stores, and some food stores. Your pharmacist can probably order it for you. Or go to the web site and request a free sample...you can purchase there too. I'm sold...when I take mine everyday, it's like having dessert.

[AmberAA1]

Hi wcollier, Well I did check the gel caps last night like you told me to. I pierced it and it actually tasted kinda sweet, to my surprise. I love orange sherbert and was thinking of giving the omega 3 coromega a try, but am hesitant because the fish oil I take, works fine. I would hate to ruin a good thing.

[wcollier]

Hi Amber:

At first I thought, glad to hear they were OK. But a sweet taste? Hmmm, I just looked at the ingredients. There is glycerin in the ingredients. They must be putting glycerin in the oil. Why would they put glycerin in the oil other than to mask the taste?

Maybe I'm just paranoid from a lifetime of learned scepticism, but that makes me a little nervous if the brand is cheap PLUS has a masked flavor to the oil. The problem with masking the taste of oils is that it eliminates quality control.

As you can see, I don't trust manufacturers unless they've earned a good reputation, especially when it comes to fish oil. ;)

Wanda

[ZoneCoach]

Originally posted by wcollier
I'm cringeing just reading your post. ;)
Please, please, please, make sure you test the oil in those capsules. Consuming rancid Omega 3s is very unhealthy. In fact, you are better off taking nothing at all than to take rancid oil.
It is certainly wise to be cautious. Fish oil is highly suseptible to free radical damage (oxidation) ~ and exposure to air will cause that. Additionally, many manufacturers add a small amount of vitamin E (d-alpha...)as an additonal stabilizer. Capsuled fish oil is not likely to become rancid. The big red warning flags have been in the cases of bottled LIQUID fish oil. Yes! Can you believe some people take it by the tablespoon full! Yuck! It is also recommended to supplement with vitamin E because for anti-oxidant protection as fish oil is said to reduce AO in our bodies.
My mom bought cheap brands of fish oil capsules and when I started making her do this, most of the bottles were coming up rancid. And she was getting them from health food stores!
Very likely it was rancid before it was packaged or it was handled VERY POORLY in transit.
We need to be just as concerned, about the purity of the product. It must be free of PCB's and Mercury. There are very few companies out there investing in the expensive quality control processes to eliminate them. The company you are purchasing from should gladly provide you with a signed, dated certificate of analysis.

[ZoneCoach]

Originally posted by mizholly
I take (as in swallow with more water) TWO frozen capsules
I tried one capsule frozen, one thawed, still no problem. Tomorrow - I'll try both thawed (one step at a time, eh?)

Just an FYI ~ the liquid inside the capsule should NEVER become frozen. It should remain liquid. If it freezes, then it is FOR SURE a low quality product.

[ZoneCoach]

Originally posted by AmberAA1
[B]I'm with mizholly on the off brand. I have been taking BJ's brand of fish oil for about 2 years, 2 in the morning 2 at bedtime and have never had a problem. I don't know if it is the best brand but it works and is cheap.
Can you clarify what you mean by "it works"?

The ingrediants are as follows and you can let me know how they rate.
My research focused mainly on quality assurance, manufacturing processes and best practices, along with the absences of PCB's and Mercury.

The front of the bottle says Fish Oil Concentrate 1000 mg with Omega fatty acids

2 softgelc contain:
calories - 20
calories from fat - 20
total fat - 2g
Fish oil concentrate - 2g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid - 360 mg
Docosanahaxaenoic Acid - 240 mg
other ingrediants: gelatin, glycerin, water, d- Alpha Tocopherol
A very 'common' label. One good sign is the fact that they're using natural vitamin E, but I'm wondering why they don't say how much or where it derived from.

[ZoneCoach]

Originally posted by heyjude607
I've been taking the omega-3 fish oil supplements (brand name Coromega) for about a month now. It's indiv packaged (one packet daily) and is a delicious creamy-orange "pudding-like" formula that delivers 650 mg total Omega-3; 350 mg EPA and 230 mg DHA, similar to the Omega-3 essential fatty acids found in a 2 oz serving of salmon.

Coromega is considered to be a reputable brand!
:thup:

[AmberAA1]

Hello Zone Coach, There were several reasons why I started taking fish oil and it has helped in the areas I needed it to.1) It was that I had plumbing problems, especially when I first started Atkins and it helped me in that area. 2) The main reason I started to take it a few years ago is that I cannot eat fish. I have too much mercury or something in my system already and when I eat it I get sick to my stomach. Well I still wanted the benefits of fish and this is the only way I could think to get it. So should I stick with the brand that I have or move on?

[ZoneCoach]

Originally posted by AmberAA1
Hello Zone Coach, There were several reasons why I started taking fish oil and it has helped in the areas I needed it to.1) It was that I had plumbing problems, especially when I first started Atkins and it helped me in that area.
Fish oil ~ regardless of quality ~ will have that effect. ;)

I have too much mercury or something in my system already and when I eat it I get sick to my stomach. Chances are unlikely re: the mercury (check the web on Mercury poisoning). Remember the "Mad Hatter" in Alice in Wonderland? Remember why he was "Mad"?
Well I still wanted the benefits of fish and this is the only way I could think to get it. So should I stick with the brand that I have or move on?
It would take some investigation into the brand you're taking. It is probably private labeled by another company. Start with your retailer and work your way backwards from there. You're looking for something that is molecularly distilled. But don't tell them that, otherwise, they might just say "yah, it is" without really being..... Once you get to the source, ask them to send you a certificate of analysis. At that point.......maybe.... I can help you decipher :roll:

[Rhys]

Take them right before you go to bed, NOT during the day. That's the only way to guarantee no fish burps. :)

[slack32]

Once you run out of the brand of fish oil you are taking now, get the fisol brand. AHHHHH, a true life change for me. Bye bye burps! They really are wonderful! :thup:

[musicmama]

Exactly what are the benefits of fish oil? Just stumbled onto your thread...................
How much should a person take?

Thanks.. :)

[judithbw]

Why are you all taking these, anyway? Do they help with constipation? Any thoughts on that subject would be MOST helpful. Thanks

[ZoneCoach]

Originally posted by musicmama
Exactly what are the benefits of fish oil?
Dozens.

Many books have been written about it. The AHA has also recognized it's benefits (the first non-medical supplement).
Here are a couple of articles. A net search could have you reading for hours......

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4632

http://216.185...Guide/fish.html

http://abcnews.go.com/sections/livi..._oil020410.html

[Dutchgirl1]

Thank you for the link for the Now omega-3 supplements zoneCoach.
I read 4 Zone books including Omega RX Zone. I love Barry Sears Work.
I've been trying to find a reasonbly priced High quality fish oil supplement.

Guess who lives and has a store really close to me?
Jeanne Rhysenburger

She does the Q & A Section for the Zone Perfect website?
She also teaches zone classes at her shop. I'm planning attending some of her classes sometime.

[romeo]

What do you think about this brand: Ultra Omega-3 Fish Oil, Health From The Sun, seen here: http://www.iherb.com/um3fishoillem.html

[ZoneCoach]

Originally posted by romeo
What do you think about this brand: Ultra Omega-3 Fish Oil, Health From The Sun, seen here: http://www.iherb.com/um3fishoillem.html
I just received an email today from a reputable fish oil mfgr who private labels for several companies. This was a quote: "Arkopharma's Health From The Sun - they are leaders in EFA nutrition"
Dr. Sears (Zone) recommends a minimum dosage of 2.5g per day. He further recommends a 2:1 ratio of EPA/DHA, however, few products fit his strict criteria. His (of course) does - searslabs.com or Oceanessentials Heart Health -
http://search.quixtar.com/search.asp?qu=ocean+essentials&btnGo.x=25&btnGo.y=15 You can register on line for free but need an referring IBO. Feel free to use mine - 3445109

[romeo]

Hi,
Your link is dead by the way.
I received an e-mail from health from the sun about their fish oil. They attached 3 certificate analysis done by a lab. I believe their product is very good. Besides, it's much much cheaper. That will definitely be my choice. It's pharmaceutical grade also.

[ZoneCoach]

Originally posted by romeo
Your link is dead by the way.
sorry 'bout that. :confused:
I received an e-mail from health from the sun about their fish oil. They attached 3 certificate analysis done by a lab. I believe their product is very good. Besides, it's much much cheaper. That will definitely be my choice. It's pharmaceutical grade also.
I suspect the product is of high quality based on correspondence I've rec'd from a Canadian manufacturer. If you wouldn't mind forwarding me the info you've rec'd, I'd love to add it to my files. Thanks! ********

[romeo]

e-mail me at ******* and I'll send you all the attached files.

[doreen T]

Administrator note .. as per Forum Rules, please do not post email addresses. Members may exchange emails using the private messaging system, which is enabled when you have 25 posts.

If the information could benefit other readers, perhaps it could be copied into a post here??

I also fixed the link in ZoneCoach's message above, it should work fine now :thup:

Doreen