Omega 3 capsules (merged)

Penny-Pincher!!

Hi

I want to try the Omega 3 but unable to do so until Im off the Warfarin, and possibly some other mediaction Im on. Didnt realise that Omega 3 can NOT be taken with some medications

PP
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Ted_Hutchinson

More here if others want to check their prescriptions

Both Warfarin and Omega are anticoagulants so it's possible you could overdo the effect of the Warfarin if you also take omega 3. However if you have an enlightened GP you may find that your Warfarin dose could be adjusted to take into account a regular amount of omega supplementation.

It would be interesting to know if the Warfarin instructions suggest you also limit your intake of oily fish? and if they don't it would be interesting to find out why EPA/DHA in oily fish doesn't affect your Warfarin while that out of a supplement does? Some may think this is alarmist hype to ensure everyone take high priced pharmacuetical products rather than low priced supplements.

Anic

My son has been taking Eye Q tablets since about August and I must admit I have noticed a difference in his behaviour and temprement.

After reading this thread I decided to try the Omega Juice but why did nobody warn us how awful it tastes.

The bottle arrived today and he had a spoonful at tea time (with a quick dash into the kitchen to wash it down with anything he could get his hands on). He decided there are then he is never taking it again and can we please stay with the capsules (even though they are a lot more expensive). I thought he was overreacting until I tried it myself. I must admit I had to agree with him as the taste and texture just aren't for us.

We have agreed to try it again tomorrow after it has been in the fridge overnight to see if it tastes any better but if not and he can't take it can anybody recommend anywhere that does capsules with similar quantities of EPA and DHA as the Omega juice please.

jo_b_2

If anybody wants to sample the MumOmega infancy Omega 3 supplements free of charge, Equazen are giving out a months supply if you contact them by phone.

I received a sample packet the other day and my three year old is quite happily taking a capsule mixed in with his cereal in the mornings.

Have a look at this post HERE for more details.

Ted_Hutchinson

Many people do find it takes a little getting used to. I really don't mind it any more but I've been taking it for some years now so really don't notice the taste anymore. I always have it before breakfast so the porridge/muesli coffee is ready to follow it. I've experimented with putting it on toast with marmalade and stirring it in yoghurt with marmalade but as I've not got a problem with the taste I'm not exactly a unbiased judge of whether or not these are acceptable alternatives.

I really don't think there is anything that strength at that price which has a less oily/fishy taste.

Do remember that the levels of omega available to the brain vary seasonally dependant on vitamin D available. Vitamin D acts as an ion exchange catalist to enable the omega to be absorbed into the cell structure. You may therefore like to try Healthspan Cod Liver Oil Liquid - St Clements Each 5ml (one teaspoonful) serving contains: Pure Icelandic Cod Liver Oil of which total Omega 3 is 920mg, EPA is 345mg, DHA is 460mg. Vitamin A is 967mcg (120% RDA), Vitamin D is 10.35mcg (207% RDA) and Natural Source Vitamin E is 5.5mg (55% RDA). 600 ml £8.95
the code CAR-PN will get you £2 off £18 I can't tell you what it tastes like and it wouldn't help anyway. They say Our oil is then passed through a special deodorising process to 'Neutralise' its taste. This process reduces both smell and taste so that unlike most other products on the market,there is no problem with ‘repeating’ after swallowing. However, even the purest 'neutralised' cod liver oil, still tastes slightly of fish when you swallow it. That's why we created St Clements.

As this comes with it's own Vitamin D you wouldn't have to use a separate supplement though I would as this time of year there is not to be had from the sun in the UK.

Ticklemouse

Anic - when I got my Omega Juice, I tried all ways to disguise it on my boys' food. I put it on toast, in jam sandwiches, in yoghurt, on their weetabix, but they always noticed, even a small dose. In the end, I just told my 6yo it was good for him and gave it in a small amount of orange juice. He just drinks it down with no problems.

My 3yo is another problem though. No amount of persuasion will get him to take it, so I'm still giving him Hemp Seed Oil tablets - which he chews up and so tastes the oil

I however have to take it with OJ. I find 2-3 times the amount of OJ is enough to mask the taste, but a small enough quantity to drink quickly so it's gone.

Suewre

I put a spoonfull in a dash of orange squash, with a glass full ready for when he has finished it. He will now drink the omega 3 and not worry about the other drink. It didn't take long for him to get used to it.

shokadelika

Suewre wrote:

I put a spoonfull in a dash of orange squash, with a glass full ready for when he has finished it. He will now drink the omega 3 and not worry about the other drink. It didn't take long for him to get used to it.

But where are your boys getting their important growth vitamins A+D they cannot be getting enough from sunlight at this time of year. as Ted has mentioned vitamin D is needed to absorb the Omega 3.Please see https://www.cholecalciferol-council.com

shokadelika

I really don't think there is anything that strength at that price which has a less oily/fishy taste.

Do remember that the levels of omega available to the brain vary seasonally dependant on vitamin D available. Vitamin D acts as an ion exchange catalist to enable the omega to be absorbed into the cell structure. You may therefore like to try Healthspan Cod Liver Oil Liquid - St Clements Each 5ml (one teaspoonful) serving contains: Pure Icelandic Cod Liver Oil of which total Omega 3 is 920mg, EPA is 345mg, DHA is 460mg. Vitamin A is 967mcg (120% RDA), Vitamin D is 10.35mcg (207% RDA) and Natural Source Vitamin E is 5.5mg (55% RDA). 600 ml £8.95
the code CAR-PN will get you £2 off £18 I can't tell you what it tastes like and it wouldn't help anyway. They say Our oil is then passed through a special deodorising process to 'Neutralise' its taste. This process reduces both smell and taste so that unlike most other products on the market,there is no problem with ‘repeating’ after swallowing. However, even the purest 'neutralised' cod liver oil, still tastes slightly of fish when you swallow it. That's why we created St Clements.

As this comes with it's own Vitamin D you wouldn't have to use a separate supplement though I would as this time of year there is not to be had from the sun in the UK.[/QUOTE]

have ordered ZIpvit Omega juice for my father who has Alzehimers it tastes wierd the best way of masking it we have found is to put it in his hot chocolateor with marmalade on toast.I am using it though for the high level of EPA in the product.
The Healthspan cod liver oil tastes NOTHING like cod liver oil I can assure you it also tastes much better than the Zipvit Omega Juice it is not fishy at all and does not repeat more important this is the only Omega 3 fish oil in the UK that has naturally occuring vitamins A+D these have not been added to the oil after refining Seven Seas does not have natural vitamins A+D in the oil, synthetic vitamin A is poisonous !the only other oils like this are from America Carlsons and Nordic Naturals they cost around £30 for 300ml and are available at the Nutricentre.com so the Healthspan product at £8.95 for 2x300ml or £4.85 for 300ml both are free postage is true money saving it also has less pcb's and mercury than fresh fish or any other liver oil and came out the best in MAFF tests by the Government!My friends kids take the Healthspan product straight from the spoon no problem because it does not taste like cod liver oil they are also getting vits A+D (retinol and cholecalciferol)in correct (nature intended) proportion and natural vitamin E at 5ml per dose this is two months supply.
The Healthspan product has a money back guarantee so what have you got to loose.
I have no affiliation with Healthspan products or company and this is the only product I have ever bought from them it is excellent.
200IU of vitamin D may prevent a baby from rickets but what use is that to an adult.
Cod Liver Oil is one of the healthiest foods on the planet (unless it has been messed around with by manufacturers) and has stood the test of time it used to be given free by the Government it was so important.

HappySad

Just orders the Zipvit cataglue and they sell a whole load of stuff which looks great!!

Do they make the Omega Juice themselves. Just that I can't find anyone else (searched on the web) who sells this. HOw do you know that this company is legitamate! I know Ted.. that yo have recommended them but I have never heard of them and I am scared to order a product & company that I have never heard of.

Sorry to be so picky.