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Nature Made Fish Oil Omega-3, 1200mg, 100 Softgels

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I called Nature Made and inquired about their procedures to test their product for mercury. Their Fish oil is USP tested for purity and potency. There isn't any "mercury-free" fish oil, however, NM contains only .01 mcg / g of mercury. Very low level and certainly not toxic. I'm keeping my bottle of it and will take it confidently. FYI: they have a great website that contains all this information.

This supplement is USP verified (http://www.usp.org/USPVerified/dietarySupplements/) so the previous two reviewers may be making too strong statements. Under the certification the supplement may not contain, among other things, any harmful amounts of mercury.

I participated in a diet study in the late 1990's coducted by the Oregon Health Sciences University on the effects of Fish Oil and Retinitus Pigmentosa, a degenerative eye disease. Fish oil was believed to alleviate some of the problems with this condition. I was a control volunteer without eye problems and was used solely as a baseline for this study. My assigned dose was 15000 MG per day, or 15 capsules - 5 with each meal. This is 5 to 6 times the dosage recommendations on the bottle.

In a nutshell, the physiological change over 4 months was remarkable at this dosage. My blood pressure reduced significantly, the "good lipid" HDL levels went way high, the "bad lipid", LDL, went way down. My skin and hair were very healthy, even during the dry winter months. And although it may just be a symptom of being healthier, libido increased dramatically as well. The only side effects of this routine was the occasional "fish burps" as mentioned by other users, but these aren't as bad when you take the capsules after a meal or right before bedtime, and over time you do get used to the gaseous anomolies. The benefits far outweigh the side effects.

I recommend taking at least 10,000 Mg a day for best results. Just remember, each capsule is 25 calories, all from fat. You may need to reduce other fats in your diet as to not gain weight at this dosage level. Stick with it, and the results after a few months may amaze you!

I offer this not as a professional opinion. There is no consensus on this. I just offer this as an off-the-record word-of-mouth opinion.

But...

In the past several weeks, I have heard a few different Psychiatrists I work with, people I respect, tell me they have patients who take Omega-3 fatty acid supplements and believe that it helps with mood stabilization. (This, in addition to the other well publicized below-the-neck benefits.)

So, take it for what it's worth. It's a relatively benign supplement, I've heard people worry about mercury but it should be filtered out of any quality supplements. If it helps, great. If it doesn't help, no harm done. Probably. Again, I'm not talking about double-blind controlled studies, just cocktail party quality anecdotes. Even so, I thought you'd want me to share.

They always say it is better to get your nutrition from foods as opposed to supplements, but if you eat enough fish to get the same equivalent of omega-3 fatty acids, you will be consuming some mercury. I'm not a toxicologist, I don't know how big of a deal that is or isn't.

Having given my off-the-record opinion, I'll now give my expert opinion: Talk to your doctor about any supplements or herbal medications you are interested in taking.
And, please, talk to your doctor if you feel you need a mood stabilizer and this hasn't been professionally evaluated.
If your doctor is in too much of a hurry, or too dismissive, time for a new doctor.

The true dose is only revealed by adding the EPA and the DHA. One softgel has 216 mg of EPA and 144 mg of DHA. So, one softgel has 360 mg of helpful fish oil and the remaining 840 mg is filler fish oil.

When comparing fish oil, look at the back panel supplement facts. Add the EPA and DHA to get the true MG and make sure you look at the serving size. Nature made has 2 softgels per serving size, so you must divide by 2 to get the per softgel info.

Twin Labs Mega appears to have the most.

More and more studies indicate that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids promotes a variety of health benefits: cholesterol management, cardiovascular maintenance, and possibly even improved brain function. My doctor debunked a number of popular dietary supplements (e.g. flaxseed, soy) but unequivocably supported the addition of a fish oil supplement to my diet. Everyone's condition is different, so obviously consult with your physician before undertaking any change in your fitness routine.

Nature Made makes a very good supplement. They use only wild ocean fish so the concentration of omega-3 is much higher than in grain-fed farm-raised fish. My doctor also indicated that this was an important distinction. The capsules are large, but easy enough to take with a little water. I don't even get the "fish burps" that many others have complained about (but in case you do, they also make a slow-release capsule that is intended to further guard against that).

Finally, for those concerned about levels of mercury or other pollutants in the fish products that they consume, Nature Made is certified by the independent USP labs. For more information, go to [...]

Fish Oils are healthy oils that the body needs on a regular basis. Fish oils help to decrease total body inflammation, thus they are helpful in any kind of arthritis or inflammatory pain. I take two fish oil supplements on a AM and PM basis.

Nature Made is a reputable company.

Jim "Konedog" Koenig

Nature Made was my choice after Dr ordered me to take Fish oil. Price wise it was less than the others I compared,same benefit. Had to get use to the smell when opening. Easy to take gels.

I started taking Omega 3 Fish Oil capsuls to lower my chlosterol but am amazed at how wonderful it has me feeling in so many other ways.

This product lowered my triglycerides by 54% in about 4 months of daily use, without any diet change. Highly recommended.