Are all fish oils created equal?

[Gnat]

I buy mine from Costco for convenience and out of habit, but I know that when it comes to vitamins and supplements, not all brands are created equal. Is there a more recommended brand?

Never mind, just found another thread that answers this question.:dope:

[Noel Clark]

This was a post made by Erik in another thread.

The quality is more determined by the manufacturer, as opposed to the retail company.

Ocean Nutrition is the world's largest fish oil manufacturer. They're also a "leading proponent of the Global Organization of EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) monograph, which establishes strict quality standards for manufacturing marine-sourced Omega-3 fatty acids."

Their brand is MEG-3® - you'd look for their little label somewhere on the label of the brand you're buying. Even the Costco brand uses MEG-3®.

Read their site for all their QC information (MEG-3® is the only fish oil ingredient to achieve USP verification, thus setting the standard for quality.)

http://www.onc.ca/

[Cara]

The only thing I'd add is that it's worth it to pay a little more for one that uses lemon or orange flavor or enteric coats the capsules. It helps avoid fish burps. Some of the cheaper brands don't coat or flavor the caps. While the fish oil is probably fine, you'll feel like a sea lion if you burp! :lol:

[Lyn]

The only thing I'd add is that it's worth it to pay a little more for one that uses lemon or orange flavor or enteric coats the capsules. It helps avoid fish burps. Some of the cheaper brands don't coat or flavor the caps. While the fish oil is probably fine, you'll feel like a sea lion if you burp! :lol:

I keep mine in the freezer; seems to help with the fish burps.

[MichelleS]

I keep mine in the freezer; seems to help with the fish burps.
:ditto:

really makes a huge difference

[Noel Clark]

The only thing I'd add is that it's worth it to pay a little more for one that uses lemon or orange flavor or enteric coats the capsules. It helps avoid fish burps. Some of the cheaper brands don't coat or flavor the caps. While the fish oil is probably fine, you'll feel like a sea lion if you burp! :lol:

I have never had a fish oil burp--never :confused:

[Erik]

The only thing I'd add is that it's worth it to pay a little more for one that uses lemon or orange flavor or enteric coats the capsules. It helps avoid fish burps. Some of the cheaper brands don't coat or flavor the caps. While the fish oil is probably fine, you'll feel like a sea lion if you burp! :lol:

Never had a problem, even with the $12 Costco brand, which does use the MEG-3.

[Gnat]

Never had a problem, even with the $12 Costco brand, which does use the MEG-3.

Actually, neither have I. Thanks for all the responses. Glad to know I can continue to be thrifty and healthy at the same time! :lifter:

[Cara]

I have never had a fish oil burp--never :confused:

Really? I do if I don't use enteric coated ones. Maybe my digestive tract is defective. :sick:

[MichelleS]

I think the fish burps come if you take them on and empty stomach or drink alot of water with them when you take them. Or at least they do for me.

[kirstny]

I've taken some in the past that caused fish burps. Now I take these:
http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2944887&cp=2108442&sr=1&origkw=fish+oil&parentPage=family

Like 'em.

[MichelleS]

I've taken some in the past that caused fish burps. Now I take these:
http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2944887&cp=2108442&sr=1&origkw=fish+oil&parentPage=family

Like 'em.

:sick: I bought these for DD since we had them in the bonus size and they smelled so bad i brought them back to work and returned them. they are very thin so if they get really warm they will break open just becareful.