| How can you find the safest and most effective | | | | enteric coating, it might not be very fresh. If |
| fish oil tablets? Does it need an enteric coating or | | | | there is a high degree of oxidation, the oils smell |
| is that just an advertising gimmick? Here are | | | | and taste bad. They cause fishy tasting burps. In |
| some facts that should help you choose the best | | | | order to mask those problems, the manufacturer |
| omega 3 dietary supplements and get the best | | | | may add an enteric coating or use an artificial |
| value for your money. | | | | flavoring. But, if you are taking oxidized oils, then |
| The omega 3 Content Varies | | | | you are also consuming free radicals. |
| Many people think that 1000mg fish oil tablets | | | | One of the benefits of fish oil tablets is to help |
| provide 1000mg of omega 3 fatty acids, but that | | | | prevent oxidation and free radical damage. If the |
| is not the case. The omega 3 content varies | | | | oils are handled properly, there is no need for an |
| greatly. At least 50% of the oils should be omega | | | | enteric coating or an added flavoring. You can find |
| 3s and the DHA content should equal at least | | | | out about the level of oxidation by viewing the |
| 290mg per capsule. | | | | manufacturer's certificate of analysis. |
| DHA is the most important aspect of a fish oil | | | | The Benefits Could Be Numerous or Non-existent |
| tablet. It has the most impact on high blood | | | | If it is rich in omega 3s, is completely free of |
| triglyceride levels. It is the omega 3 that is | | | | contaminants and has very low levels of oxidation, |
| necessary for brain health and it is necessary for | | | | the benefits are numerous. People notice reduced |
| the health of the eyes. Check the label or the | | | | pain in their joints and improved mood. Their skin |
| certificate of analysis to insure that you are | | | | and hair looks better. They can even think more |
| getting the omega 3s that you need. | | | | clearly. But, the long-term benefits in reducing the |
| The Purity May Be Questionable | | | | risk of age-related heart disease, cancer and |
| Every fish oil tablet on the market should be | | | | other health problems are most desirable. |
| tested for contaminants. Manufacturers should be | | | | A fish oil tablet or capsule can provide all of those |
| required to adhere to strict specifications for | | | | things, but it might provide no benefit at all. |
| purity. But, adhering to standards set by the | | | | Anyone that has ever used a good supplement |
| Council for Responsible Nutrition and other | | | | and then been tempted by a low-price discount |
| organizations is voluntary. | | | | brand can tell you that there is a noticeable |
| Before you buy fish oil tablets, find out what | | | | difference. |
| standards the manufacturer adheres to and find | | | | So, buy your fish oil tablets carefully. You don't |
| out if they test each batch for compliance. | | | | have to spend a fortune to get the best, but the |
| The Freshness May Be Suspect | | | | cheapest brands are just a waste of money, no |
| If a fish oil tablet has an artificial flavoring or an | | | | matter how little they cost. |