Getting The Best Out Of Omega 3 Supplements

Choosing the Right Supplement

* Consult a doctor or pharmacist.
* Consider getting prescription omega 3s. They may not be necessarily superior to the generic or over-the-counter supplements, but you could save money because they are covered by your insurance.
* Always check the labels for evidence of independent testing of the supplement by an independent third party company. Independent testing makes sure that the supplement contains the nutrients that it claims to contain and that it is free from contamination.
* Omega 3 supplements are available as capsules or liquid oils. There are also energy bars that are fortified with omega 3.
* One side effect of fish oil capsules is heartburn. You can get capsules with enteric coating which may reduce the problem.
* Get the supplements that have high levels of DHA and EPA per gram of fish oil so you will be taking fewer capsules to get the recommended daily dosage.