Good fish oil supplement for Omega 3's?

GalaxyRyder · 25-02-2025 12:34AM #1

I tried those from Tesco in the blue bottle, but they didn't feel great.

I'd read quality of the supplement really makes a difference.

Any particular fish oil with omega 3 that comes recommended?

Are fish oils sometimes prescribed by a Dr? Meaning prescription grade would be the best, presumably?

tamara25 · 19-04-2025 09:32AM

I can recommend Mor Epa, there more expensive than other brands but you pay for quality

igCorcaigh · 19-04-2025 02:52PM

You would want to make sure that the product is tested by a third party.

GalaxyRyder · 19-04-2025 04:35PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123371472#Comment_123371472

The claim in Ireland is that anything on the shelf has been third party tested.

Fish oil varies according to source apparently. This idea of heavy metals present in fish being present in fish oil is kind of thought provoking.

I got some Seven Seas Cod Liver oil (apparently a mix of omega three and regular oil), but haven't tried it yet.

drunkmonkey · 19-04-2025 04:47PM

the Bare Biology brand was recommended to me by a doctor for one of the kids.

igCorcaigh · 19-04-2025 05:48PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123371730#Comment_123371730

I wouldn't worry too much about metals, like mercury, too much, unless you are carrying a baby. But each to their own.

I do eat canned oily fish fairly regularly, so I don't supplement, but I might consider it. I have high cholesterol, but on medication.

19-04-2025 05:51PM

I was advised by my doctor to stop taking Omega 3 fish oils as they raised my LDL cholesterol levels.

So just keep an eye out for that.

igCorcaigh · 19-04-2025 05:53PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123371998#Comment_123371998

Good advice. Get your bloods done regulary OP.

GalaxyRyder · 17-08-2025 12:31AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123370722#Comment_123370722

Any good place to get this that's not overinflated?

NiceFella · 17-08-2025 01:15AM

I've tried lots of omega supplements. By far the healthiest way of getting decent omega levels is eating a tin of sardines every now and again. 50 cent a can and you get protein and lots of vitamin D etc.

However, in terms of supplements and most bang for buck Revive do the best imo. Reason is they have the omega in the most usable form for the body which is in triglyceride form.