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We need to be very careful about fish oil. If fish oil is rancid (and most sold commercially is) it can hurt more than it helps. Free radical damage, heart disease, etc. Many even have heavy metals! This is very serious. Research if you don't believe me. The easiest way to tell if your fish oil is rancid is to smell the open bottle. Is it fishy smelling? It's rancid. It is just like buying fresh fish. It shouldn't smell fishy.
I researched a couple years ago and found the organization that conducts testing. I will only buy from companies that have their oil tested for purity. There are several. The one I chose offered the best prices, if ordered in bulk. They sell medical-grade Omega 3 fish oil.
Also, 3-6-9 supplements are unnecessary for most people. We only need 6 as most of us have an abundance of Omega 3 & 9, which can cause inflammation if not properly balanced with 6. 3 & 9 are found in vegetable oils. The best sources for 6 are Fish Oil, Wild-Caught fatty fish (like salmon) and grass fed/grass finished meats and eggs.
I learned most of what I know about these supplements from careful internet research (must be careful what you read & don't believe everything) and also from a book recommended by my chiropractor called "Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill".
Originally Posted by lisa32989
Since this got bumped, I'd like to share what I've learned.We need to be very careful about fish oil. If fish oil is rancid (and most sold commercially is) it can hurt more than it helps. Free radical damage, heart disease, etc. Many even have heavy metals! This is very serious. Research if you don't believe me. The easiest way to tell if your fish oil is rancid is to smell the open bottle. Is it fishy smelling? It's rancid. It is just like buying fresh fish. It shouldn't smell fishy.
I researched a couple years ago and found the organization that conducts testing. I will only buy from companies that have their oil tested for purity. There are several. The one I chose offered the best prices, if ordered in bulk. They sell medical-grade Omega 3 fish oil.
Also, 3-6-9 supplements are unnecessary for most people. We only need 6 as most of us have an abundance of Omega 3 & 9, which can cause inflammation if not properly balanced with 6. 3 & 9 are found in vegetable oils. The best sources for 6 are Fish Oil, Wild-Caught fatty fish (like salmon) and grass fed/grass finished meats and eggs.
I learned most of what I know about these supplements from careful internet research (must be careful what you read & don't believe everything) and also from a book recommended by my chiropractor called "Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill".
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Nordic Naturals is one of the top brands out there, and the brand I have been using for several years now. You really do have to buy a high quality fish oil otherwise you really do run the chance of it being rancid. I buy Nordic Natural's Ultimate Omega. It is expensive, but fish oil is one of those supplements you have to spend money on to get the good stuff. Most health food stores and natural markets carry it. I buy mine on Amazon for a little less money. Personally I wouldn't waste my money on the brands you buy at Walmart or Target as they just aren't very good.Originally Posted by lcmd09
A few years back I saw a GI doc who was pushing low glycemic index foods and anti-inflammatory diet before most people had heard of it. He sold a prescription grade version of Nordic Naturals Omega 3s from his office and they were great...never had fishy belching or aftertaste, and they helped my blood pressure. But I'm always a little skeptical about supplements sold out of a doc's office and whether they are that much better. So you might want to do some research of your own. But the Nordic Naturals brand itself is easy to find. And they make sure the oil is purified and things like mercury and other heavy metals are removed before making them.
Fish oil is good for everyone. My whole family takes it, even the dogs. It keeps their fur soft, and helps the older dog with her arthritis. It's great for your skin, hair, heart, brain, joints, the list goes on and on. I have arthritis in my left hand, and if I don't take fish oil for a couple of days my hand really starts to ache. My daughter takes it so her skin doesn't break out. If she stops for a few days, then the break outs start again.
