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Carlson Super Omega-3, 100 + 30 Softgels

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Carlson makes some great fish oil supplements, but this isn't one of them! Stick with the lemon flavored liquid. Taking only one of these caused me to burp rotten fish 24 hours long! I would highly recommend the lemon flavored "Finest Fish Oil" from Carlson.

As a registered dietitian, I really love this brand of fish oil. It has a higher concentration of EPA + DHA than most other fish oils, and I trust this brand to be free of contamination.

If you only take 1 supplement make it this one. It will add life to your years.

Carlson Fish Oil Capsules were recommended to me for our retired racing greyhound. Because of that, I've started taking them also. I've noticed my skin is less dry than it was. And Mariah's coat is lustrous and smooth. Good stuff, this!

I have been using this product for a year, and I love it. Easy to swallow and does not have any fishy taste. Excellent !!!!