Can you recommend an Omega 3 supplement?

Mark,

I have used udo oil in the past and found it beneficial. There has been studies conducted suggesting fish oil has numerous benefits over flax oil and other types of oil in terms of cardiovascular health. A good fish oil product should be of pharmaceutical grade and free from environmental toxins or pollutants. Mark has referenced the amount of DHA and EPA that you should be looking for per serving.

Quite a good product that is popular in the states is omegalyse by species nutrition. Check it out but i am sure Mark or dan could recommend a good product also.

Hi Cathal,

Thanks for the reply. I am based in the UK so it needs to be a product i can get over here. I have tried Udo's in the past but i think i am getting enough omega 6 from food so i want to get a omega 3 only supplement for now as i know i am lacking in this in my diet.

I was recommend this supplement

http://www.myprotein.com/uk/products/omega_3_liquid

I would take it 3 times a day. I am not really a fan of the liquid oil but have no issues taking it.

Thanks

Mark

Mark,

It looks a decent dosage of EPA and DHA, quite an even balanced ratio of both. I have no experience of using these products so I have to be cautious not to be judgemental but the only concern I have is the lack of information on the label. I am not saying this is a bad thing because sometimes big supplement companies use exaggerated marketing tactics and claims that can mislead the consumer. However, a little more transparency wouldn't go a miss.

Cathal

Hi Guys,

I used to use iSatori Omega-3, as it was very high in EPA and DHA but it is almost impossible to find in the UK now. So I now use Reflex - I think it is now one of the most highly-concentrated in EPA / DHA available in the UK and the price is good.

As much as I respect Udo for popularizing omega-3 (although he didn't discover it by any means), fish oil is far superior to flax and other non-animal / non-fish sources of omega-3.

Thanks Mark,

in regards taking the supplement in either on tablet or oil form, does it make much difference?

Thanks

Mark

Hi Mark,

Go with capsules unless you don't mind the fishy smell of taking the liquid fish oil by spoon.

BTW, I think the Reflex product is just called Omega 3. Other fish oils are fine but you'll probably have to take more to get the same dosage of DHA and EPA

Thanks again Mark. Out of curiosity what is the desired ratio between EPA/DHA?

I was also recommended the below products. If you don't mind can you have a look at the links and let me know your thoughts?

http://www.myprotein.com/uk/products/super_omega_3

And

http://www.myprotein.com/UK/products/omega_3_liquid


Greatly appreciate the help and direction

Thanks in advance

Mark

For bodybuilding / exercise purposes, EPA is more important than DHA but the MyProtein capsules look a little too low in DHA. The liquid looks to have a nice ratio...but again, you've gotta be able to handle the fish smell and taste if you go for the liquid.

I've read good things about Biotests Flameout. Having said that, the good things I read were at t-nation so it's a moot point really. I've always been a fan of vitabiotics aquamarine 2 in 1. A decent ratio of EPA/DHA, reasonable bang for your buck.

Thanks for the input guys. I think I am gonna go for the MyProtein oil. I have tried it before and although it's not great it's bearable!

Thanks again

Mark