Carlson Super Omega-3, 100 + 30 Softgels, Bottle
- Does Not Contain: Preservative-free. Cholesterol-free. Gluten-free.
A special concentrate of fish body oils from deep, cold-water fish including mackerel and sardines which are especially rich in the essential Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA.
Each soft gel provides 590 mg of total Omega-3 fatty acids consisting of approximately 330 mg of EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), 220 mg of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) and 40 mg of other Omega-3′s.
Natural Vitamin E is added to preserve the freshness of the fish oil in the substantial amount of 10 IU per c
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I am taking fish oil while pregnant on the advice of an allergist. Taking fish oil while pregnant has recently been linked to lower rates of allergies in children who have a family history. These were the only brand I found that stated no detecable levels of mercury – which is critical while pregnant. My doctor also recommened freezing them – it cuts down on the fishy after taste.
Review by James Koenig for Carlson Super Omega-3, 100 + 30 Softgels, Bottle
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Omega-3 fatty acids from our foods (or through supplementation) are important because our bodies do not have the enzymes necessary to create these long-chain fatty acids.
The major omega-3 fatty acids are:
ALA, (alpha) linolenic acid
EPA, eicosapentaenoic acid
DHA, docosahexaenoic acid
Supplemental Omega 3 Oils:
Many people desire to supplement their omega-3 fatty acid intake with dietary supplements. These supplements generally contain flaxseed oil or fish oil.
Flaxseed oil contains alpha-linolenic acid but no EPA and DHA
Marine algae sources produce only DHA and no EPA
Cold water marine fish oil contains primarily EPA and DHA
The preferred form of omega-3 fatty acids is triglycerides from fish oil. It is the most bioavailable form. Another positive about omega-3 fatty acid nutritional supplements is that most of the contaminants, such as harmful PCBs and metals, have been removed during the purification process. Recently, Harvard Medical School researchers studied commercially available omega-3 fish oil supplements and found that they have only “negligible amounts of mercury”. Further, they state: “The additional benefit of fatty acids from fish oil is that large doses of Omega-3 fatty acids can be ingested easily in a capsule without the risk of toxicity”.
It is important to note that you should always buy omega-3 nutritional supplements with antioxidants. Antioxidants keep your omega-3 supplements fresh and when combined with vitamin E and/or other antioxidants you will decrease or eliminate the incidences of “fish burps”.
Benefits of Omega-3 Oils:
Omega-3 fatty acid (oil) supplements may reduce cardiovascular events (death, non-fatal heart attacks, non-fatal strokes) if taken in suficient quantities. They can also slow the progression of atherosclerosis (hardening of the heart arteries) in coronary patients. While increasing omega-3 fatty acid intake through foods is preferable, most people may not be able to get enough omega-3 by diet alone. Thus, folks who are interested in Omega 3 oils may want to talk to their doctor about taking a supplement such as this one. Supplements may also help people with high triglyceride levelss, who need even larger doses. The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular disease are so well demonstrated that the American Heart Association has published statements since 1996 recommending increased fish intake and/or omega-3 supplements.
In addition, Omega-3 oils help reduce inflammation and are therefore good for those with rheumatism or rheumatoid arthritis.
The standard dose of Omega-3 oils is 1-3 grams per day. Generally this is 3 tablets, one with each meal.
Jim “Konedog” Koenig
Review by Redbird for Carlson Super Omega-3, 100 + 30 Softgels, Bottle
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According to consumer labs, this product, and others, tested free of mercury and other contaminants. You can read the review here.
http://www.consumerlab.com/results/omega3.asp
This item is great for what it is. If you are looking for a good fish oil supplement, you won’t go wrong with this.
Review by A. Dent for Carlson Super Omega-3, 100 + 30 Softgels, Bottle
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Not being a medical doctor or a nutritionist I am not going to make any claims on the benefits of taking this dietary supplement other than stating that, after months of ingesting 2-3 of these 1000mg soft gels daily I continue to be in good health and I am not aware of any side effects. Am I in better health than I would have been had I not taken these? I don’t know. That’s what medical studies are for and one may trust them or one may not. However, getting back to this product and evaluating IT, this is what I can state as I can compare it with the generic supermarket brand I used to take in the past.
- it’s more expensive but not A LOT more expensive
- the gels are softer – makes them easier to swallow
- the gels are a bit smaller – makes them easier to swallow
- unlike the generic brand, they do not seem to stay in my stomach for a long time, feeling like I swallowed a pebble
- certified by some FDA-registered lab(?) to be pure, potent and free of mercury, cadmium, lead, PDB’s and a bunch of other contaminants
- no detectable fish smell
To conclude: this product appears to deliver the fish oil at a high level of purity, free of contaminants and packaged as a gel that’s easy to swallow and digest. This is what I’ve been using for quite a while and I am happy enough to be staying with this brand for now.
Review by Michelle Kopp for Carlson Super Omega-3, 100 + 30 Softgels, Bottle
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I just wanted everyone to know that the The Vitamin Shoppe is no longer giving the (free) 30 softgels with the 100 count softgels. I called and they said they were no longer doing this. As far as I know the company Carlson is still selling them as a duo. I know I can go into my local health food store and buy them off the shelf.