Hi,

What fish oil supplement should I take with a typical controlled Malaysian diet, controlled in the sense where the usual common unhealthy junk (such as packed snacks, carbonated drinks, high cholesterol foods like squid) is avoided to help with a very healthy lifestyle?

There seem to be several that I came across, but:
> they are to be taken with Western diet
> possibility of available of Mecury, etc.

Please advise.

Take the one with high EFA and DHA. Fish supplement quite expensive locally. I usually got mine at http://www.vitacost.com

I'm taking Nordic Naturals Omega 3 liquid

Nordic naturals
Carlson labs (if you are on budget)

These two products have been tested by IFOS for purity and freshness.

Yes, fish supplements are expensive, and thanks, but what about the lead, mercury, etc. content?


Why liquid over tablets? Aren't tablets more convenient?


From Nordic Naturals, what would you recommend?

Yes, tablets or capsules more convenient but for me, liquid easier to digest. Nordic Naturals fish oil is also available in soft gel capsules.

IFOS tested fish oil are free from those and guaranteed freshness (oil is not rancid - rancid fish oil is bad for you)
Liquid is cheaper in the long run. Capsule for convenience and on the go.
Liquid: Nordic naturals omega-3
Capsule: Nordic naturals ultimate

Check the products that said molecularly distilled. Molecularly distilled usually have the mercury/toxins sorted out.

Yeah just go for Nordic Naturals Ultimate through iHerb.

Trusted brand. Costly though.

Any problem with common brands like Seven Seas, a big name pharma product?

Not certified by IFOS. They can say molecularly distilled but how you know if the oil is not rancid or still contain contaminations?

And how do you know if the fish oil you consume is in ethyl ester (EE) form and not triglyceride (TG) form? There's a big difference between EE and TG. TG being more expensive and better
A bit old news but still relevant
http://ausfoodnews.com.au/2015/01/22/fish-...arch-study.html

If they can show me their certificate of analysis + certified by IFOS and in TG form, I will buy regardless of brand.

This post has been edited by Ramjade: May 16 2016, 09:06 AM

What are their amount of EPA & DHA ?

NOW Nutrition has about 500 EPA /250 DHA
PRISTIN has 396 EPA and 264 DHA

325mg EPA/225mg DHA/capsule. It might be lesser but it's TG (better absorbed, less prone to oxidation). When your fish oil is in EE, it will be much more concentrated than TG but it's poorly absorbed. Goes rancid faster.
As far as I know NOW refused to give me their certificate of analysis. For fish oil, I will not take something that they won't show their freshness and purity. Why hide the certificate if your product is good?
Don't know if Pristin is EE or TG. But I am sure it's EE cause is cheaper to produce. Very few oil in the market are in TG form.

I'm taking this.



Solgar Wild Alaskan Full Spectrum Omega

The EPA and DHA is very little. 2 capsule = 1 Nordic/Pristin content of EPA and DHA.

Yea you are right. Something is fishy with the fish oil. Pun intended.

How do I classify EE/TG? It is shown in the Cert of Analysis?

Is there other places I could get Nordic/ Carlson besides via iherbs?

Ask the manufacturer straight away. Email them. For IFOS, it's stated. There's a ultra selection (highly concentrated) on IFOS site. You can run through the whole thing to find out which oil have been certified.

Amazon, local reseller at klcc (bloody expensive - personal experience - call them up). Almost double the original price.

Found a review:

http://www.thehealthcloud.co.uk/fish-oil-s...own/#Seven_Seas

As expected from a big company. Questionable quality.

This post has been edited by Ramjade: May 16 2016, 11:20 PM

For Omega-3 content per consumption, the more the better (for example Nordic Naturals 1280mg > 690mg), or...?

Yes. Higher the better. But keep in mind, it needs to be in TG form, oil is not ranicd/contaminated.

Hi,

If I placed order for the fish oil via iHerb. Will the custom hold the package from iherb?

Anyone of you can share your purchase experience with iHerb? Thanks

This post has been edited by stalkie: May 24 2016, 04:27 PM

Just an update. My package arrived without any issue.

Kordel's Hi Omega fish oil good or not? Seems most affordable from the pharmacy...

Affordable does not means good. For malaysian market, pristin.
If you can get access to fish oil sold in US, Nordic Naturals is the best but it will burn a hole in your pocket. For those who bothers about money, Carlson very finest liquid fish oil.
The 2 brand I mentioned above are
(i) have high EPA-DHA ratio (which means take once a day is enough + lesser amount to consume)
(ii) certified by IFOS that the fish oil is free of contamination/pollutants, fresh (very important factor!), meets the label description.
(iii) triglycerides form (personal preference-absorb better, less prone to oxidation compare to ethyl ester oil-most oil on the market are ethyl ester which are cheaper to produce)

Something to look into when buying fish oil
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-f...120-12uof5.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4300506/

This is exactly why I choose IFOS certified fish oil. With IFOS, the manufacturer cannot lie about their products and the consumer have a 3rd party vetification.

Wow wow... how to get from US?

Carlson can get locally?

my mum bought seven seas brand because she found she doesn't lose hair as much as previously.

Pls do not take fish oil if you have low blood pressure cos it will further decrease your BP. Studies have proven consumptions of fish oil helped those with high BP but is not advisable for those with low BP. So do take with care!

I don't know about low blood pressure situation. But I am student with normal blood prrssure and I take 1 capsule of Nordic a day and so far, my blood pressure have never drop.

U can look for Krill oil.


This post has been edited by feralee: Sep 13 2016, 12:00 AM

Thanks for informing, nauticat99! I quickly stopped the one who started taking it a few days ago right after reading what you said and double-checking your point. You're a lifesaver!

If you have normal, it won't lower your blood pressure. I have been taking for >5 years and my BP is always in the same place.

Are you selling Nordic fish oil? You seem to be promoting it a lot in this thread.

Do you know where to buy Carlson fish oil?

I only recommend and consume what's good. If there are other cheaper brand which is certified by IFOS and in triglyceride form, I will have no problem buying it too.

Yes. I carry both nordic and carlson. I consume Nordic when I am on the go and carlson when I am at home.

Check your PM.

Hi, does taking fish oil cause fatty liver? I take 1-2 tsp of Nordic Naturals Liquid everyday.

I heard from someone that taking coconut oil will cause fatty liver and am wondering if it's the same for fish oil.

Thanks.

Nope. I have been taking coconut oil for 6 months + and my liver enzyme test are normal. In fact coconut oil is one of those oil which is actually recommended for cirrhosis patients (people who have liver damage).
Fatty liver is caused by 2 stuff:
(i) alcohol drinker
(ii) obese people who takes lots of fried food (cooking palm oil is the fault here)

Ahh...good to know. Thank you!

2 tsp is a lot. I usually take 1 tsp/day to save cost. Did uou refrigerate the fish oil?

Haha is it? I used to take 1 tablespoon

Yes, I keep the fish oil in the fridge with my vitamins.

If you are perfectly healthy, then 1 tsp/day is enough. If you have disease like heart problem, eye problem, painful joints then >2 tsp.

Ahh I see...ok, 1 tsp it is then!

Thanks for yr advice.

Sorry for tumpang thread, normally i took pristin fish oil concentrate capsule, rm 38 for 30pcs. But i saw another pristin mopl which is slight expensive. Will it be better if i switch? Anyone taking?

This post has been edited by hpares: Oct 31 2016, 07:33 PM

It is very important to buy a good product.

Check out on how you can test whether the Omega 3 you taken daily good or not. Here is the link of the video of the test:
https://s15.postimg.org/4fghiykxn/men.jpg

I've been taking iHerb Nordic Naturals, Omega-3, Lemon, 1000 mg, 180 Soft Gels for months now, seems to be working well but it took some time for my body to adjust.

This post has been edited by Skyfer: Nov 3 2016, 09:21 AM

Carlson and Nordic are good brand with high quality fish oil. Highly recommended. Take carlson if your budget cannot afford Nordic. If you can afford Nordic, go for Nordic.

This post has been edited by Ramjade: Nov 3 2016, 11:37 AM

Hi.

How well?

Any difference?

You can check reviews on amazon. Those are real users.

This post has been edited by Ramjade: Nov 3 2016, 11:47 AM

For my case, since I have brain illness (encephalitis), the differences for me were:
Initially, feel sleepy after taking but after around I think 2 weeks plus-minus, no longer sleepy after taking.
As for improvements, my cognitive process, as well as body functions, improved; but they took a while, understandably.

Hope that helps, and on a different note, Kimi Räikkönen was my favourite F1 racer.

Thank you.

I hope those supplements will improve my health.


Was?

Who's favourite F1 racer now?

I am done with F1 once he call it quits.

This post has been edited by Raikkonen: Nov 5 2016, 11:25 AM

You're welcome. Wish you the best~
I'm taking that with multivitamins and Magnesium (Blackmore) as recommended by 2 doctors daily, have stopped medication nearly 12 weeks now!

There is none now, I haven't watched F1 in years.
Was surprised when someone told me around 2 months back that he quit.

to reduce triglycerides, we should be aiming at epa:dha ratio of at least 4:1

nordic naturals epa xtra has this:

http://www.iherb.com/nordic-naturals-epa-x...NAY0RoCi1zw_wcB

Anybody bought fish oil from iherbs most recently? Worried about custom only...

no issue so far.. to be safe.. put residential address..

You experience putting your work address?

never try.. coz worry

So normally you bring in total cost of the invoice exceed RM500?

why 500? my last order was:


Subtotal: RM308.16
Shipping: RM7.40
Rewards: RM0.00
Order Total: RM315.56

selected the cheapest delivery option..

they say above rm500 will kena duty or tax wor.. so better keep below that

Who are they? Lol..

ppl in lyn la...

I have heard than even below 500 will kena tax.

Oh no.. How much below?

I bought from them flaxseed oil. Very fast delivery and no tax inposed since its below rm500

Hahaha....i bought Garmin Forerunner 630 which is more than rm500 price oso dont kena tax.

How often your purchase is always is over 500?

About 300+.

Did u order already?

Good to know, thanks

Not yet.. But soon

I see. I'm thinking to order too but still procrastinating...

haha... take action after new year!

Anyone tried now foods ultra omega 3 fish oil? Or nutrigold triple strength?

can we eat psyllium husk and fish oil together?

I wouldn't take now. No IFOS certification and they refuse to give me certificate of analysis. Nutrigold is ok as they are certified by IFOS.

Some now products are good. My family uses some of their products.

This post has been edited by Ramjade: Apr 29 2017, 01:24 PM

Why Not?

May I know where to buy Carlson Labs products in Malaysia?

https://my.iherb.com/c/Carlson-Labs/Fish-Oi...VIn-RoCO0nw_wcB

so many choices? which one should i take?

i was sort of diagnosed with hypertension and high cholesterol. currently eating approx 2 fish oil capsules (biolife) a day. stumbled upon this thread, so maybe is there something which could help?

I'm currently taking Eurobio Natural Omega Plus 100 Vegicaps. Is this any good?

https://www.lazada.com.my/eurobio-natural-o...s-11593511.html

This post has been edited by crocky: May 21 2017, 01:09 AM

I am taking blackmore fish oil, is it ok? doctor advise me to take to boost up my immune system coz i always caught flu& cough

Always caught flu and cough maybe need more vitamin C le.

Anybody tried this Lifesenze fish oil?
https://www.hlpharma2u.com/fish-oil-plus

The EPA/DHA is very high..

hi guys.. any effect taking fish oil with b complex?
cuz have 1 bottle blackmore fish oil and b complex..

not sure if it save to take both.

I've been taking both together for a few years already and never had any effects.

oo. thx will taking both together.. hopefully can give me more energy daily.

hello all, how do we know how much EPA & DHA worth that we need to consume daily? I am looking at Carlson Labs' Elite Omega-3 (800EPA, 600DHA) vs Super Omega-3 (600EPA, 400DHA), and both are recommending 2 soft gels daily. I would have thought it would be more economic to take just 1 Elite Omega-3.

p/s: Throwing Nordic Naturals Omega-3(330EPA, 220DHA) into the mix. They are also recommending 2 soft gels daily.. hence I am trying to understand how much EPA & DHA do we really need on a daily basis?

TIA.

Hello, just answering your question here:

Most branded fish oil should be free of mercury and other poisonous substances. if you are concerned about the safety of a fish oil supplement, always look for the word molecularly distilled - this is a distillation process to separate omega-3 out from the fish oil, and also clears off any impurities that maybe present in the fish oil.

I noticed someone mentioned about IFOS here. IFOS is actually International Fish Oil Standards program, basically supplement brands paid to have their fish oil reviewed, so whatever fish oil brand that gets a five-star review from IFOS would be quite safe and effective. They actually test the fish oil to see if they really have the omega-3 content claimed by the brand as well as any impurities (such as mercury)

The only problem is, most brands available here in Malaysia are not reviewed by IFOS. I think I could only find Pristin and Barlean's fish oil, and from memory they are both 5-stars.

In terms of finding the best fish oil for yourself, I would normally look at the omega-3 content (and of course the price lahh). The higher the content, the more beneficial it is to you. Most fish oil will say 1000mg on the label, but if you look carefully the omega-3 content is only around 300+mg (about 33%). Some brands do offer higher concentration fish oil, like Pristin or Fisol etc.

Also, newer generation fish oil are sometimes packaged in triglyceride form - which is a form claimed to be absorbed better by human body. Most fish oils are still in Ethyl Esters (EE) form, but having said that I believe the difference is only minute so I probably wouldn't pay extra to have fish oil in triglyceride form. Of course if you find two fish oil that are about the same price but one is in triglyceride form and the other is in EE form (default form, if it doesnt say triglyceride, that means it's EE), then of course go for the TG form one. (From memory, Barlean's fish oil is in TG form but I could be wrong.)

If you want to learn more about omega-3, I have written a blog post comparing Fish oil, cod liver oil, salmon oil, krill oil and flaxseed oil. Let me know what you think.
https://vitamine.com.my/blogs/omega-3/omega...ill-vs-fish-oil

Hello,

It really depends on your diet.

Generally speaking you can take as much as you want really, but the minimum recommended dose is 250-500 mg combined EPA and DHA each day.

and you probably have to take into account the omega-3 you get from your normal diet. Generally, if you are taking fatty fish at least twice a week, you should have enough omega-3 already.

The other thing you probably need to consider is whether you have any special requirements.

For example, if you have had stroke or heart attack, if you have heart disease, or if you have joint related problems, or if you high cholesterol or triglyceride levels, then you will need higher omega-3.

Personally, I'm taking Pristin omega-3 fish oil, which has around 650mg of omega-3 (I think) every day. But that's just me, because I don't eat fish regularly and I genuinely think fish oil supplement is a must for everyone!

Hi there,

It is okay to take both together. Can't see any problem.

Pjuan2013 thanks for the explanation. Also, your article was indeed an interesting enlightening read, will be using that as a reference; thanks for sharing.

Hi,
I have (mild) cholesterol. Some friend of mine said fish oil supplyment is good.
They recommend me this
SWISSE Odourless High Strength Wild Fish Oil
https://www.lazada.com.my/products/100-from...ZFybq3&search=1
Any comments?

By looking at the EPA and DHA reading itself,

1000mg consist of 180mg EPA, 120mg DHA

which is quite low content of Omega 3.

the content seems on par with brands like blackmore and biolife ( which is relatively cheaper ).

i was looking at Fisol3 now.

but pricewise

any Fisol3 user here to share ??

Hi, i can help you to look for better fish oil that could help you.
PM me if you are still looking for that

Should I consume Cod Liver Oil if I eat fish everyday?

US based online retailer:
https://my.iherb.com/search?kw=fish+oil&rank=1

How to buy:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4358231/+60