Money saving tips are always welcome!

Be well!

JP

I’ve tried the Life Extension Foundation product. I also like that is includes a polyphenol rich olive extract – along with the fish oil and sesame lignans.

I haven’t tried the OmegaZone Rx product but I’ll look into it. I appreciate the recommendation.

Be well!

JP

This appears to be a very valuable strategy for getting the most out of fish oil supplementation. Excellent find!

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JP

http://www.cababstractsplus.org/abstracts/Abstract.aspx?AcNo=19891410828

Entirely agree, absorption rate is vital.

I’m only able to get hold of the abstract:
http://www.cababstractsplus.org/abstracts/Abstract.aspx?AcNo=20001422386

That abstract suggests to me one of the simplest best ways to absorb omega-3 would be to eat a food naturally rich in it e.g. oily fish, nuts, eggs etc. Obviously all these foods are rich in fat, which according to that study will drastically improve absorption.

I’d also like to see Coromega vs. Liquid form omega-3…I suspect capsules aren’t as well absorbed as liquid O-3.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Chris

I like the Carlson’s brand. In my experience, the fishy flavor of their oil is less detectable than many other brands. In the past, I would sometimes mix their liquid fish oil into some organic yogurt.

The real question in my mind is this: If we take 2-3 the quantity of a “regular” fish oil, will it boost our omega-3 serum levels to the same extent as the lower dose of Coromega?

At this point, I don’t think we have enough data to answer that. It could be that taking the larger quantity of fish oil would provide a greater rise in blood omega-3s. Or, it could be that serum concentrations don’t respond in an expected fashion based solely on the quantity consumed.

It’s all about how much we absorb, not necessarily how much we consume. But, how much we consume certainly plays some role in the levels of omega-3s present in our body. That’s why your last post is so intriguing. If it’s possible, can you please provide a link for that information?

Be well!

JP

“Lawson LD, Hughes BG. Murdock Pharmaceuticals, Springville, Utah 84663.

The absorption of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from fish oil triacylglycerols and fish oil ethyl esters consumed in a high-fat meal (44 g total fat) by male volunteers was measured and compared to values previously reported for consumption in a low-fat meal (8 g total fat). Absorption of EPA, but not of DHA, from fish oil triacylglycerols was significantly improved from 69% to 90% by co-ingestion with the high-fat meal. Absorption of both EPA and DHA from fish oil ethyl esters was increased three-fold, to about 60%, by co-ingestion with the high-fat meal, indicating that absorption of fatty acid ethyl esters is highly dependent on the amount of co-ingested fat.”

Take your fish oil with a fatty meal to increase absorption by a factor of 3. Wow, Going to start taking my fish oil with a handful of nuts or something.

Cheers,
Chris

“The potential downsides to capped fish oil are:

Much greater surface exposed to oxygen – gelcaps offer little or no protection from oxygen in the air

Taste is muted/prevented. Taste is a reliable indicator of rancidity, especially with a little experience. There is a reason for the retching response to the taste of rancid oils.

Few brands of capped oil are packed in light proof bottles with nitrogen flush – most liquids are.”