03-22-2018, 10:20 PM
I used to work in the industry, so I hope my post might be of some benefit here.
The lowest grade (and most common and cheapest) is the 1 gram capsule containing 180/120 EPA/DHA
Look at the label - if you see 180 EPA & 120 DHA per cap, then it doesn't mater how much or how little you pay - because after 180/120, all you are paying for is 'branding' - not product quality. Huge supermarket & pharmacy chains buys tonnes of these at a time and sell them REALLY cheap. They are exactly the same 180/120 product that you can buy from a Boutique Health Food Shop in a prettier or more 'professional' looking container at 50 times the price. But the fact is, if it's 180 /120, then it's 180/120 - end of story.
If you have been prescribed fish oil for cardiac, or arthritic / inflammatory conditions, get ready to take TEN of these 180/120 caps every day for ever. That's quite an ask.
The next jump in quality (and price) will feature the wording 'molecularly distilled' on the label.
Without boring people to tears with the actual process, it means the fish oil is, let's say, 'filtered' to concentrate the DHA & EPA and remove heavy metals and other contaminants. THIS is the type of fish oil that you want to take.
Now your last decision will be either "double strength molecularly distilled" or "triple strength molecularly distilled".
The beauty of the triple strength mol dist - is (although it's a whopping big capsule), you only need to take one each morning and one at night to get a really whopping therapeutic dose of the EPA/DHA actives.
All the online stores like iHerb have plenty of good options to choose from.
But what you're looking for is a label that states something like: "Each capsule contains molecularly distilled fish oils Equiv. EPA 540mg & Equiv. DHA 360mg.
Once you've found those high EPA & DHA numbers, then the price becomes about brands again, not quality.
Although this might appear to be a lot of footwork, it can be simplified down to "molecularly distilled, highest level of EPA & DHA per cap at the cheapest price".
Fish Oils is one of those supplements that you FEEL working, too. You will know if your eczema is gone or your joints aren't aching anymore. It motivates you to keep taking your daily doses. Good Luck!
Last thought: you can also get fish oil as oil (usually cheaper than the caps) - but despite the natural orange or lemon flavor that they add, it is the most PUTRID tasting, horrible slimy substance known to humankind. You'll just be left feeling nauseous for hours after every dose. Go for the capsules.
The lowest grade (and most common and cheapest) is the 1 gram capsule containing 180/120 EPA/DHA
Look at the label - if you see 180 EPA & 120 DHA per cap, then it doesn't mater how much or how little you pay - because after 180/120, all you are paying for is 'branding' - not product quality. Huge supermarket & pharmacy chains buys tonnes of these at a time and sell them REALLY cheap. They are exactly the same 180/120 product that you can buy from a Boutique Health Food Shop in a prettier or more 'professional' looking container at 50 times the price. But the fact is, if it's 180 /120, then it's 180/120 - end of story.
If you have been prescribed fish oil for cardiac, or arthritic / inflammatory conditions, get ready to take TEN of these 180/120 caps every day for ever. That's quite an ask.
The next jump in quality (and price) will feature the wording 'molecularly distilled' on the label.
Without boring people to tears with the actual process, it means the fish oil is, let's say, 'filtered' to concentrate the DHA & EPA and remove heavy metals and other contaminants. THIS is the type of fish oil that you want to take.
Now your last decision will be either "double strength molecularly distilled" or "triple strength molecularly distilled".
The beauty of the triple strength mol dist - is (although it's a whopping big capsule), you only need to take one each morning and one at night to get a really whopping therapeutic dose of the EPA/DHA actives.
All the online stores like iHerb have plenty of good options to choose from.
But what you're looking for is a label that states something like: "Each capsule contains molecularly distilled fish oils Equiv. EPA 540mg & Equiv. DHA 360mg.
Once you've found those high EPA & DHA numbers, then the price becomes about brands again, not quality.
Although this might appear to be a lot of footwork, it can be simplified down to "molecularly distilled, highest level of EPA & DHA per cap at the cheapest price".
Fish Oils is one of those supplements that you FEEL working, too. You will know if your eczema is gone or your joints aren't aching anymore. It motivates you to keep taking your daily doses. Good Luck!
Last thought: you can also get fish oil as oil (usually cheaper than the caps) - but despite the natural orange or lemon flavor that they add, it is the most PUTRID tasting, horrible slimy substance known to humankind. You'll just be left feeling nauseous for hours after every dose. Go for the capsules.
There's a difference between having an opinion and having an informed opinion.