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72 of 78 found the following review helpful:
 Great Omega-3 Oils at a Great Price Sep 09, 2005
By kone
"kone"
Omega-3 fatty acids from our foods (or through supplementation) are important because our bodies do not have the enzymes necessary to create these long-chain fatty acids.
The major omega-3 fatty acids are:
ALA, (alpha) linolenic acid
EPA, eicosapentaenoic acid
DHA, docosahexaenoic acid
Supplemental Omega 3 Oils:
Many people desire to supplement their omega-3 fatty acid intake with dietary supplements. These supplements generally contain flaxseed oil or fish oil.
Flaxseed oil contains alpha-linolenic acid but no EPA and DHA
Marine algae sources produce only DHA and no EPA
Cold water marine fish oil contains primarily EPA and DHA
The preferred form of omega-3 fatty acids is triglycerides from fish oil. It is the most bioavailable form. Another positive about omega-3 fatty acid nutritional supplements is that most of the contaminants, such as harmful PCBs and metals, have been removed during the purification process. Recently, Harvard Medical School researchers studied commercially available omega-3 fish oil supplements and found that they have only "negligible amounts of mercury". Further, they state: "The additional benefit of fatty acids from fish oil is that large doses of Omega-3 fatty acids can be ingested easily in a capsule without the risk of toxicity".
It is important to note that you should always buy omega-3 nutritional supplements with antioxidants. Antioxidants keep your omega-3 supplements fresh and when combined with vitamin E and/or other antioxidants you will decrease or eliminate the incidences of "fish burps".
Benefits of Omega-3 Oils:
Omega-3 fatty acid (oil) supplements may reduce cardiovascular events (death, non-fatal heart attacks, non-fatal strokes) if taken in suficient quantities. They can also slow the progression of atherosclerosis (hardening of the heart arteries) in coronary patients. While increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake through foods is preferable, most people may not be able to get enough omega-3 by diet alone. Thus, folks who are interested in Omega 3 oils may want to talk to their doctor about taking a supplement such as this one. Supplements may also help people with high triglyceride levelss, who need even larger doses. The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular disease are so well demonstrated that the American Heart Association has published statements since 1996 recommending increased fish intake and/or omega-3 supplements.
In addition, Omega-3 oils help reduce inflammation and are therefore good for those with rheumatism or rheumatoid arthritis.
The standard dose of Omega-3 oils is 1-3 grams per day. Generally this is 3 tablets, one with each meal.
Jim "Konedog" Koenig
39 of 46 found the following review helpful:
Yes, this item IS mercury free Mar 15, 2006
By Redbird
According to consumer labs, this product, and others, tested free of mercury and other contaminants. You can read the review here.
http://www.consumerlab.com/results/omega3.asp
This item is great for what it is. If you are looking for a good fish oil supplement, you won't go wrong with this.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Fish Oil Pills Jun 27, 2008
By Dianna
I have been using Carlson's fish oil pills for some time now, and find that they are easy to tolerate, leave no aftertaste, and contain more of the important omega oils than other products on the market.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Down with cholesterol Jan 22, 2010
By Cautious Consumer
Carlson is a name remember but it is expensive. I prefer the liquid because it costs less to use and has minimal after taste. It goes well with juice but not with coffee or milk products. You are paying for the quality and the name. I watched my Cholesterol and LDL drop 50 points each. Triglycerides also dropped significantly and HDL went up. All of my numbers are now in the normal range without the use of high risk drugs that lower cholesterol while potentially causing damage to your liver.
10 of 12 found the following review helpful:
The Vitamin Shoppe Apr 17, 2007
By Michelle Kopp
I just wanted everyone to know that the The Vitamin Shoppe is no longer giving the (free) 30 softgels with the 100 count softgels. I called and they said they were no longer doing this. As far as I know the company Carlson is still selling them as a duo. I know I can go into my local health food store and buy them off the shelf.
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