Carlson Super Omega-3 Fish Oils

by Carlson

Product Features

• Does Not Contain: Preservative-free. Cholesterol-free. Gluten-free.

Product Description

Package Quantity: 1

? Concentrate ? Purity / Potency / Freshness Guaranteed ? 500 mg EPA & DHA ? Norweigan For those individuals who do not eat an oily fish diet, Carlson offers Omega-3s in easy-to-swallow soft gelatin capsules. Carlson SUPER OMEGA-3 GEMSTM soft gels contain 1000 mg (1 gram) of a special concentrate of fish body oils from deep, cold water fish which are especially rich in the important Omega-3s EPA and DHA. PURITY GUARANTEED This product is regularly tested (using AOAC international protocols) for freshness, potency and purity by an independent, FDA-registered laboratory and has been determined to be fresh, fullypotent and free of detrimental levels of mercury, cadmium, lead, PCB's and 28 other contaminants. To Promote Cardiovascular, Joint, Brain & Vision Health** ** This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 4 inches ; 10.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B001LF39QA
• UPC: 088395015243
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,757 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

70 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Omega-3 Oils at a Great Price, September 9, 2005

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kone "kone" (USA) - See all my reviews
(TOP 50 REVIEWER)   

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 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, this item IS mercury free, March 15, 2006

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Redbird - See all my reviews

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 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fish Oil Pills, June 27, 2008

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Dianna (Hackettstown, New Jersey) - See all my reviews

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.

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