There is a prescription drug called Omacor that is touted as a highly concentrated, pure, omega 3 fish oil supplement. It does seem to be a quality product. Now, if you are not concerned about fish oil price levels then you can get this product or buy a new car.
Or, you can go to one of the large chain stores and find an over-the-counter product for less than $10. Wait, the fun is only beginning. They all basically claim the same benefits! In my opinion, they are both too expensive.
Confused? It gets better. The drug and the cheap supplement have the same basic ingredients! From my point of view, neither one offers real value.
When comparing fish oil price levels, it is important to read the labels. There are two omega 3 essential fatty acids present in certain species - DHA and EPA. Omega 3s are omega 3s. They start their journey in the micro algae of the ocean. They then progress farther up the food chain until they arrive at our dinner tables. Natural DHA/EPA are the identical omega 3s present in fish, inexpensive supplements, or prescription products like Lovaza. The chemical composition is identical but there are differences in the products.
Here are some concerns that should be addressed regardless what fish oil price level you are considering:
1] How much Omega 3 is in each capsule? A typical supplement uses one gram [1000mg] of oil per soft gel capsules. It is not the amount of oil that matters. The total amount of DHA/EPA per capsule is the number that counts. For instance, 200mg or so in a 1000mg capsule should be a minimum amount.
2] What are the proportions? Current studies indicate that an excess of DHA over EPA is optimal. Although both are important, the body seems to need more DHA in many areas. Plus, if needed, DHA easily breaks down into EPA. Going the other direction is not so easy.
3] How clean is it? Educated shoppers know that no matter what the fish oil price, they do not need PCBs and heavy metals in their diet.
4] How does it get from the fish to your table? Manufacturers can always cut costs by using low end sources of questionable freshness. Actually, this will not usually affect the omega 3 proportions - just your stomach. Some are aware of this problem so they add various chemical additives to prevent spoilage. Many canned soups and vegetables use similar methods.
You may have seen supplements that put an enteric coating around the capsule. There is no reason for this except to hide the taste and odor. Stomach acid is not an issue with fish oil.
Lovaza has none of these negatives. Neither do the best over-the-counter products. Look on the website for an independent laboratory report. A few, very few, companies will actually publish it. Most will not.
In conclusion. Cheap products hope to make money by selling to consumers who have not done their research. Prescription products are good quality but have ridiculous markups on what is essentially purified food.
My fish oil price is about $16-$18 per month. According to the COA, it is just as pure as anything out there. Even if I doubled the dose to get to prescription levels, it would still cost about 75% less. Please continue your research by visiting my website.
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