What Makes a Good Fish Oil Supplement?

There are loads of fish oil supplements to choose from. How do you know what makes up a good fish oil supplement? Here are a few pointers on what makes a really good fish oil supplement.

What makes a good fish oil supplement?

• All good fish oil supplements should contain high potency of DHA.
• Choose the supplements that are processed with molecular distillation to ensure that the products are pure and free from contaminants.
• Fish oil should not freeze. So if you put your fish oil in the freezer it’s generally a sign that it’s poor quality.
• Good fish oil capsules should only have a mild smell of fish. If your fish oil smell too fishy, chances are it’s poor quality.
• The fish oil should be in ester form. It should say on the package what form the fish oil is in.
• All good fish oil supplements will list the source of the fish oil. Good sources of fish oil include salmon, tuna, sardines and anchovies.
• Finally, your fish oil should be guaranteed to be 100% pure. That means no toxins, heavy metals or pesticides.

If you’re not eating fish 2-3 times a week you should be taking a fish oil supplement every day.

January 5th, 2008