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Good fish oil supplement for Omega 3's?

  • 25-02-2025 12:34AM
    #1
    GalaxyRyder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭


    I tried those from Tesco in the blue bottle, but they didn't feel great.

    I'd read quality of the supplement really makes a difference.

    Any particular fish oil with omega 3 that comes recommended?

    Are fish oils sometimes prescribed by a Dr? Meaning prescription grade would be the best, presumably?



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  • #2
    tamara25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 391 ✭✭tamara25


    I can recommend Mor Epa, there more expensive than other brands but you pay for quality



  • #3
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,372 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    You would want to make sure that the product is tested by a third party.



  • #4
    GalaxyRyder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭GalaxyRyder


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123371472#Comment_123371472

    The claim in Ireland is that anything on the shelf has been third party tested.

    Fish oil varies according to source apparently. This idea of heavy metals present in fish being present in fish oil is kind of thought provoking.

    I got some Seven Seas Cod Liver oil (apparently a mix of omega three and regular oil), but haven't tried it yet.



  • #5
    drunkmonkey
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    the Bare Biology brand was recommended to me by a doctor for one of the kids.



  • #6
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,372 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123371730#Comment_123371730

    I wouldn't worry too much about metals, like mercury, too much, unless you are carrying a baby. But each to their own.

    I do eat canned oily fish fairly regularly, so I don't supplement, but I might consider it. I have high cholesterol, but on medication.



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  • #7
    Ezeoul
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    I was advised by my doctor to stop taking Omega 3 fish oils as they raised my LDL cholesterol levels.

    So just keep an eye out for that.



  • #8
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,372 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123371998#Comment_123371998

    Good advice. Get your bloods done regulary OP.



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