Comments on: Fish Oil Supplements Comparison Chart

By: Levi

Levi — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:55:42 +0000

@Bigbubba

The big difference is that fish oil contains EPA and DHA fatty acids, while flax contains ALA. There’s debate on which is the better choice.

My personal plan gives me both. I take fish oil pills, but also use ground flaxseed by sprinkling it on my oatmeal and other foods.

By: Bigbubba

Bigbubba — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:48:30 +0000

What I’d like to see is a comparison between fish oil and ground flaxseed for their omega-3 benefits. I am considering reintroducing ground flaxseed into my daily nutrition.

By: Fish Oil Supplements

Fish Oil Supplements — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:30:33 +0000

This is a very good post. Fish oil supplements are very good for the human body. But one must be careful to see that they are extracted from the best oily fish from areas which are least contaminated. They should also be prepared by molecular distillation. Fish oil supplements are very good as they have the least contaminants.

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[...] And as far as the caffeine, 200mg in one serving seems too high for my liking. Personally I’d stick with a lower dose of caffeine, and I’d spend my money on healthy foods (such as organic fruits and vegetables) and more useful supplements, like fish oil. [...]

By: Levi

Levi — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:30:06 +0000

@Tom Interesting findings. Usually fish oil is used to treat depression. As with anything, individual results will vary greatly. It could also depend on the brand and what else happens to be in their pills.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:28:46 +0000

I take fish oil every day and have for most of the last 6 months.

And I did, even if it was imagined, feel like I was a little sharper than normal after taking them for a week or two.

I started, took them for about 90 days, then ran out. I couldn’t afford another bottle right away.

What I noticed was a massive depression that at first I didn’t attribute to this. I have to assume that it was withdraw symptoms and to me, prooves the connection between fish oil and brain function.

The “depression” began lifting within days of starting to take fish oil again.

I’m thinking that if I’d eased off fo them, rather than taking them at a steady rate until I’d run out completely, the “depression” would have been less.

Of course, this is no laboratory test and I can’t prove anything except that this is my belief. But I find it interesting and thought it was worth sharing so that others might be aware of the potential reaction.