I've heard that you have to find a quality brand so as to prevent mercury contamination and such....but what do they mean by that? wouldn't the stuff at the local pharmacy be okay? or do i need to splurge and get special 'premium' stuff? Basically, what do i look for to know i'm getting a quality omega-3 product? I just want to make sure that what i'm putting into my body is safe:)
2007-10-31 15:50:17 · 5 answers · asked by apriljaymes 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Get an omega-3 supplement that says "Pharmaceutical Grade" or "Distilled".
Iceland Health Omega-3 pills are a GREAT example. You can find Iceland health Omega-3's at Walgreen's. Also, when buying a fish oil supplement make SURE it lists the fish they use by name not just "fish oil". For example, it should list either sardines, haddock, mackerel, salmon, or anchovy.
2007-10-31 16:32:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
I work with a Dietitian and she has me on supplements through Metagenics. Having taken supplements for most of my adult life I have become very picky. You can only get these supplements through a Dietitian or a physician because they are pharmaceutical grade. If you are interested in finding out more information my Dietitian's e-mail address is: molly_e_barnes@yahoo.com
I have also listed the Metagenics sight below so you can look into this a little for yourself.
2007-10-31 15:59:04 · answer #2 · answered by lawsonmc11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Sam's Club or Wal-Mart and get 1000 mg Fish Oil pills, and take 2 per day.
2007-10-31 15:59:30 · answer #3 · answered by Bill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get Flaxseed
2007-10-31 16:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by 313 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Exercise and eat a healthy diet; you don't need it.
2007-10-31 15:58:55 · answer #5 · answered by Exitwound 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋