Fish Oils

Bottle_of_Smoke

Right so been doing a bit of reading on O6:O3 ratios and eicosanoids there and decided I definitely wanna get taking some of these bad boys.

Christmas is coming and there's nothing I can think of that I want, so might ask mammy to get me a bumper box of fish oils.

So anyone with recommendations on value for large amounts let me know.

Also, does it matter if its krill, fish or cod liver oil?

Also I'm just gonna get capsules, Unless there's some massive benefit there's no ****ing way am I eating it by the spoonful.

danlen

Taking it in liquid form doesn't have to be painful! I use Carlson's fish oil, which has a lemon taste to it and is quite nice. Its also high quality oil. The obvious benefit is that by taking a tablespoon you can spare yourself having to down 6-7 tabs at once.

I get mine from iHerb, and the cost is actually pretty decent considering the product you are getting.

Have a look here.

The reason that liquid is better than capsules is that it gets into your system immediately, thereby curbing your insulin levels more quickly. It's also easier to take higher quantities. The only problem I had with the liquid one, is that it needs to be stored in a fridge, so if you're taking it after every meal, this might be difficult depending on your work circumstances etc.

I use Eskimo oils, but only because they were on special offer so I stocked up. Just make sure whatever ones you are buying are mercury free

mad m

Whoopsy^^ where did you buy your Eskimo oils?

El_Dangeroso

Krill oil offers the best bang for your buck, stronger than fish oil.

Bear in mind if your looking to balance past omega 6 indiscretions, you'd be better off with supplemental vitamin E.

Bottle_of_Smoke

El_Dangeroso wrote: »

Krill oil offers the best bang for your buck, stronger than fish oil.

Bear in mind if your looking to balance past omega 6 indiscretions, you'd be better off with supplemental vitamin E.

well going forward too. don't eat much oily fish so think they would be necessary even if I did improve diet. what does the vitamin E do to help previous imbalance?

El_Dangeroso

Bottle_of_Smoke wrote: »

well going forward too. don't eat much oily fish so think they would be necessary even if I did improve diet. what does the vitamin E do to help previous imbalance?

Reduces the oxidisation caused by the omega 6 present in your tissue. Low dose is fine (<100mg), get the D-alpha tocopherol form.

It's the once supplement that has an almost immediate effect on skin. Skin seems more moisturised after 3 days.

I like this one because it's balanced with natural tocotrienols and is low dose:

http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Toco-Sorb-Mixed-Tocotrienols-and-Vitamin-E-60-Softgels/137?at=0

You don't want to be taking 400IU a day, don't know why most ones you buy in a shop are.

Oh, and it's just a short term thing, 3-6 months should sort you out if you are eating a low omega 6 diet.

Bottle_of_Smoke

Cheers

Just looked up marksdailyapple to see what he has to say. Typical Sisson - favours fish oil because Krill gives you stronger fish breath. He just doesn't want any vocal primal blueprint fans doing anything unattractive!

mad m

mad m wrote: »

Whoopsy^^ where did you buy your Eskimo oils?

I bought them in the pharmacy in the hospial where I work, they were €17.99 for 90 capsules on offer and then I got 20% staff discount aswell so quite good value for me!

El_Dangeroso

Bottle_of_Smoke wrote: »

Cheers

Just looked up marksdailyapple to see what he has to say. Typical Sisson - favours fish oil because Krill gives you stronger fish breath. He just doesn't want any vocal primal blueprint fans doing anything unattractive!

Err, he also sells fish oil. Might be a factor.

deegs

My missus went into holland and barrett looking for fish oils and was told by the woman there that they don't sell much any more as they are so bad for you....

My wife enquired...

She was told that cod and they other fish swim at the top of the ocean where all the pollution is and so develop toxins that are packed into the oils...

She reccommended udo's oil.

My wife came home all deadly serious saying we should stop taking them and I just laughed... Cod don't swim on the surface

shangri la

I use the orange flavoured liquid seven seas. Tastes great and doesnt give bad breath or deadly burps. Has vit a, c and e.

Bottle_of_Smoke

El_Dangeroso wrote: »

Reduces the oxidisation caused by the omega 6 present in your tissue. Low dose is fine (<100mg), get the D-alpha tocopherol form.

It's the once supplement that has an almost immediate effect on skin. Skin seems more moisturised after 3 days.

I like this one because it's balanced with natural tocotrienols and is low dose:

http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Toco-Sorb-Mixed-Tocotrienols-and-Vitamin-E-60-Softgels/137?at=0

You don't want to be taking 400IU a day, don't know why most ones you buy in a shop are.

Oh, and it's just a short term thing, 3-6 months should sort you out if you are eating a low omega 6 diet.

got some today. 250 1000mg tablets for a tenner(1/2 price sale) in holland and barret. They're 900mg omega 3 and 8.05mg vit E per cap. reckon that enough vit E (will take 3 per day) or it be worth getting a further supplement?

El_Dangeroso

Bottle_of_Smoke wrote: »

got some today. 250 1000mg tablets for a tenner(1/2 price sale) in holland and barret. They're 900mg omega 3 and 8.05mg vit E per cap. reckon that enough vit E (will take 3 per day) or it be worth getting a further supplement?

No idea on the quality of them to be honest. Chris Kresser had a pretty good guide to buying fish oil a while back, now he's against long term consumption.

http://chriskresser.com/the-definitive-fish-oil-buyers-guide