Hello..

Just for sharing, I used to take GNC fish oil 1 year ago... i didn't know much about the ingredient because i think fish oil is good for heart and brain and i trust GNC products very much because its brand and available everywhere in the shopping centre.

Until one day, my friend show me a "Comparative Guide book" to Nutritional Supplements. You can order from MPH or AMAZON.

for those who want to compare which fish oil is good. Here's the think you check;

1. Most product will tell you fish oil concentrate 1000mg, but the contains of EPA and DHA is only 300mg. Mostly added other oils or water.
to check simply put in the freezer.

2. free of harmful contaminants

3. cholesterol free (Salmon oil provide alot omega 3 but may not cholesterol free)

4. Pharmaceutical grade


Here's the ingredients for USANA product.

Each softgel (1581mg) contains:
Fish oil concentrate (
providing 600mg total Omega fatty acids,
standardized 290mg EPA, 235mg DHA

Source: Anchovy & Sardine (NOT from Salmon)

Vitamin D3 (for better absorption)

Natural lemon added (Not fishy smell at all)

RM85 only




This post has been edited by mini4wd: Jan 25 2012, 09:43 AM

Yes thats correct!

Its good that you trust supplement but cheap doesn't mean it always best, why not treat your body with first class ingredient.

1. TEST YOUR FISH OIL
Simply put one of your fish oil capsule in the freezer to test, a good fish oil will not become harden.

2. Are you using Pharmaceutical grade supplements?
Food grade supplements can label any amount in the contains, maybe more or less. Since there are a number of such supplements, it becomes difficult to choose because all seem similar and claim the same benefits. Verification and assurance of quality are difficult to obtain. Pharmaceutical grade supplements can offer a solution to this issue. Pharmaceutical grade products are required to be ninety nine percent pure.

3. DOUBLE DISTILLED
Oil is extracted and refined before being offered as a fish oil supplement. These fish are known to contain traces of cadmium, arsenic and nickel which cause heavy metal poisoning in humans. The refining processes are strong enough to remove these poisons but the essential fatty acids also get removed, reducing the quality of the supplement.

4. CHOLESTEROL FREE
Deepsea fish such as Herring, salmon, mackerel and other cold water fish are a rich source of fish oil and fatty acids. NOT suitable for high cholesterol people.

5. FISH OIL with VITAMIN D3
Vitamin D3 is vitally important for the support of healthy bones, your immune system, muscle strength, glucose control and a healthy heart. Deficiencies in Vitamin D can increase the risk of calcium deficiency, which in turn, can lead to accelerated bone loss, osteoporosis and heart disease.

This post has been edited by mini4wd: Jan 30 2012, 01:37 PM