<p>The information and studies on Omega 3 are generally very positive, perhaps to the point of seeming “too good to be true.” I am willing to give it a try but find it very difficult to distiquish the quality of the products available. My sister lives in the U.K. and recommended a product based upon flaxseed oil as opposed to fish oil. In searching the internet most U.S. distributed products seem to be fish oil with various claims as to their safety based on levels of mercury (or lack thereof.) This board has become an amazing resource to me. I am hoping someone out there has already navigated this maze and may have some wisdom on the subject. Thanks.</p>
<p>Here is a site with some info – by the way, from what I’ve read flaxseed oil has a problem with the amount the body converts to EPA and DHA. That’s why fish oil is recommended more often. You could look at Dr. Sears’ website (OmegaRX – the Zone guy) or OmegaBrite by Dr. Stoll. Another link is <a href=“http://www.loweringcholesterol.net/supplement-facts/mega-twin-epa-60sg-twinlab[/url]”>http://www.loweringcholesterol.net/supplement-facts/mega-twin-epa-60sg-twinlab</a>. I hope this helps; I’ve heard that it can really help with arthritis.</p>
<p>anchovies, salmon, halibut, trout, tuna, smelt, are pretty good sources if you are able to get the fatty parts. Anchovies are normally found on pizzas. </p>
<p>The larger fish, you need to get from the fish monger/butcher, especially the skin( scales removed), heads, collars and tail fin. Render into a fish stock with onions, ginger. Remove bones (because they are large, there are few bones) add clams, oysters, a few spuds, salt bacon/ham, Easy on the spuds because the starch turns into fats. Fine bouillabaisse with omega 3’s. The eyes add crunch. </p>
<p>Else, 1000 mg capsules. My doc wants me to take 24 caps. I think she’s crazy and I think I begin to smell a bit salmony. So I try to take 12-18, 4 at time at meals. Best buy from Costco, 300ct-1000mg, capsules. </p>
<p>I don’t tolerate fibrates or statins well. Took me two very, very painful years to figure that out. </p>
<p>You have another source?</p>
<p>For the vegetarians among us (the real ones, not the “I"m a vegetarian - I only eat chicken, pork, turkey, and fish” vegetarians), how do you get omega 3s?</p>
<p>I find certain less expensive brands repeat on me, but a nurse friend told me she tells her patients to put them in the freezer to prevent that from happening.</p>
<p>vegetarians can take grapeseed and flaxseed oils-
<a href=“http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/health/Supp/Flaxseed.htm[/url]”>http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/health/Supp/Flaxseed.htm</a></p>
<p>Thanks, Emerald. :)</p>
<p>There are some combinations of Omega-3, 6 & 9 out there. VitaminWorld is one source, I am sure there are others. For the vegaterians flaxseed and borage oil should do the trick.</p>
<p>I’ve been a vegetarian (a real one 
) for 15 years. H and D and S, too. We take two (big) capsules of flax seed oil a day (plus magnesium and multi-vitamin).</p>
<p>You know, there’s a new pasta out which has protein and omega-3’s in it (<a href=“http://www.barillaus.com/PLUS_Information.aspx)%5B/url%5D”>http://www.barillaus.com/PLUS_Information.aspx)</a>. Who knows if all that stuff really gets absorbed by the body, but if any of it does, I think it’s worth it (being a quasi-vegetarian college student myself :)).</p>
<p>suz,</p>
<p>I really like Coromega, a special blend of Omega 3’s which comes in little packets and sorta tastes like a dreamsicle. No fishy taste ever. You can get really good deals on line.</p>
<p>One more source, but not for vegans. I’ve found eggs at Trader Joe’s and Stop & Shop which provide 200 mg of EPA. The chickens are fed some flax seed, I guess.</p>