Fish oil supplements are recommended based on their ability to promote healthy triglyceride levels, reduce joint inflammation, reduce depression and prevent cardiovascular disease, according to the Mayo Clinic. Fish oil supplements have some drawbacks such as a fishy aftertaste you may experience after taking the supplement. There are several products on the market from which to choose to get the fish oil supplement is right for you.
Nordic Naturals
Nordic makes the Ultimate Omega Sport fish oil capsule. This supplement was tested on professional athletes in clinical trials to evaluate its effectiveness on joint health and support. Each capsule contains 975 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA; 675 mg of docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA; and 270 mg of other omega-3 fatty acids including alpha-linolenic acid, stearidonic acid, eicosatrienoic acid, eicosatetraenoic acid and docosapentaenoic acid to give each capsule a total of 1920 mg of omega-3 fatty acids. The omega-3s are derived from cold-water sardines and anchovies and contain lemon oil to help prevent fishy aftertaste. It is recommended that you take two capsules with food or as directed by your health care professional.
Triple Strength Omega-3
Made by New Vitality, Triple Strength Omega-3 capsules contain 800 mg of EPA and 400 mg of DHA in a two gel capsule serving. This supplement uses pharmaceutical grade omega-3 oils that have been filtered to remove all mercury and heavy-metal contaminants. New Vitality fish oil capsules are enteric-coated for increased absorption. The enteric coating also prevents fishy aftertaste sometimes experienced with fish oil supplements because the fish oil is released in your intestines rather than in your stomach.
Omega-3 Soft Chews
GNC makes an omega-3 fish supplement in a soft chew with a citrus flavor as an alternative to capsules. Each soft chew provides 120 mg of total omega-3 fatty acids with 105 mg coming from EPA and DHA. Anchovies and sardines are the source of omega-3 fats. GNC recommends taking one chew one to three times a day with meals.
Spectrum Organics
Spectrum Organics makes Fish Oil Softgels with added vitamin D to provide you with 520 mg of DHA and EPA with 1,000 international units of vitamin D in each serving of softgels. Spectrum has this supplement molecularly distilled and third-party tested to ensure it is below acceptable limits for heavy-metal contaminants and mercury as set by the Council for Responsible Nutrition.
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