Nordic Naturals Ultimate™ Omega -- 180 Softgels
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Great omega 3
The EPA and DHA is very concentrated not like the low value pills you take.
In stead of taking 10 a day I take 2 of these babies and feel great
February 21, 2013
Premium fish oil at a premium price
You are paying a premium price for their quality/purity assurance. They are one of the few brands that will show you COA (certificate of analysis) and tell you the oxidation level of your specific batch (# found in every bottle). Heavy metals and PCBs aren't the only measure of purity. Their peroxide levels (measures rancidity) is ~1 mEq/kg (lower the better and these numbers are usually well below other tested products).
And they are also one of the few brands that offer "superior" form of fish oil. Majority of fish oil products are sold in ethyl ester form. In Layman's term, achieving ethyl ester form is cheaper and more efficient using molecular distillation (purification process). Nordic Naturals takes a step further and goes through a re-attachment process to convert the form back into a natural triglyceride form. This is not a "true" natural triglyceride but a re-attached or re-esterified triglyceride form. This is what they mean when they advertise "Superior Triglyceride Form" on their bottle.
Now I am not saying ethyl ester form used in most other products is inferior or unsafe. Some experts will say that natural triglyceride form is better absorbed by the body--some will say the difference is negligible. The fact is that almost all research done on the benefits of fish oil used ethyl ester form. So either forms are just fine.
If you want a more natural route and have the money, Nordic Naturals is a good choice. I also recommend that you look at other premium brands such as Minami or Ascenta. Both Minami and Ascenta shows less than 3 mEq/kg measurement in peroxidation levels which is well below average.
If you are on a budget, ethyl ester form is much more affordable. Find something that has a high EPA/DHA concentration (preferably above 50%). EPAX and MEG-3 are both the largest omega-3 suppliers that prides in purity with very low levels of oxidation. EPAX in particular limits peroxide levels to less than 3 mEq/kg. You can check their websites to see which brands carry their fish oil.
February 1, 2013
an ideal omega capsule
I chose this product because of the good reputation of the company and the higher level of omega oils in the capsules. I was relieved to find there there is no fishy taste at all.
January 15, 2013
Good quality fish oil
Very good fish oil. Quite easy to take. Capsules have a nice lemony flavor. It does burp back sometimes. Needs to be taken with food to avoid that. Overall, a good product.
January 14, 2013
Worth every penny
I've been taking this along with CuraMed for about 6 months and it has made a tremendous difference. There is no aftertaste, the scent is pleasant lemon, wish it were a little smaller, but overall I am very happy with this product.
December 27, 2012
