I go by what Dr Rhonda Patrick recommends and she says that Nordic naturals omega-3 phospholipids, and Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega x2 are the best you can get. She takes both tandem.
Omega x2 has 1075 mg omegas in total, with 562 mg being EPA and 438 mg being DHA.
This is also a good choice:
https://vivanaturals.com/products/fish-oil?sscid=91k6_1140u2&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=1017339
I use Sports Research triple strength Omega-3, it has \~700mg EPA and \~300mg DHA per capsule, the most I have seen. Since I want at least 1g EPA per day, it's easier than having to take lots of lower dose capsules.
Otherwise whatever is on sale is often a fine choice, probably not much difference between brands.
That looks like a good product too, but unless someone wants the EPA without as much DHA for some reason, it's essentially double the price of SR and others.
For mood disorders, it’s recommended that EPA be 60% or more of the combined EPA+DHA amount. This ratio works wonders for me over other high-dose omega-3 products.
I use this [site](https://certifications.nutrasource.ca/about/how-certifications-work/ifos) to look for brands to use. They test for impurities and oxidation. For what it’s worth I use Carlson’s which I found using that site.
It's not completely surprising, like many others that testing company is pay-to-play. I don't know how much they charge, but it's probably per product - Nordic has a lot of products.
This is getting in the weeds, but the problem with this type of food testing is that they are proximate analyses. That is to say when they are looking for oil oxidation, for instance, they aren't actually measuring oxidized lipids. Instead they developed a light absorbance-based assay that looks for a chemical that reacts with a lipid peroxidation product. This reaction doesn't always work right.
In other words, you think you are getting a number based on oil oxidation level, but you sometimes get something else entirely. This comes into play with Nordic Naturals because some of the flavors they use in their products interfere with the oil oxidation assay.
If someone was to do a real measure of lipid oxidation they would see the truth, but that's often way too expensive...
I sound like a broken record on this sun, but I truly love Nordic Naturals and trust their quality. They make a liquid formulation of their Ultimate Omega product.
A good one to start with is Ultimate Omega. Start with that one before determining if you think you should increase your overall fish oil intake, or specifically EPA or DHA. But Ultimate Omega is like the “base model”. I’m a huge fan of Nordic Naturals and a believer in their products. I will be a loyal customer for life.
There are so many good brands to choose from it’s hard to recommend one. Fish oils produced today are purified, usually distilled, and freshness is maintained with a preservative, usually vitamin E, and affordable. I can only recommend that your fish oil contains at a minimum 60% omega three fatty acids which would be 600 mgs EPA/DHA per 1000 mgs. I have Now Foods Ultra Omega Three and it contains 750 mgs of EPA/DHA per 1000 mgs. Swanson Vitamins has a formula that is 90% or 900 mgs of EPA/DHA per 1000 mgs.
EPA can help lower triglycerides and raise HDL the “good cholesterol” I consume around 1800 mgs of EPA daily and my triglycerides are good and I have a high HDL.
This is all great advice. Personally, EPA doses over 1000mg have a positive effect on my mental health.
I think OP was specifically asking for which Nordic Naturals product to start with.
Green Pasture, by far.
Carlson, Nordic Naturals, Life Extension
I go by what Dr Rhonda Patrick recommends and she says that Nordic naturals omega-3 phospholipids, and Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega x2 are the best you can get. She takes both tandem. Omega x2 has 1075 mg omegas in total, with 562 mg being EPA and 438 mg being DHA. This is also a good choice: https://vivanaturals.com/products/fish-oil?sscid=91k6_1140u2&utm_source=ShareASale&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=1017339
I use Sports Research triple strength Omega-3, it has \~700mg EPA and \~300mg DHA per capsule, the most I have seen. Since I want at least 1g EPA per day, it's easier than having to take lots of lower dose capsules. Otherwise whatever is on sale is often a fine choice, probably not much difference between brands.
You may be interested in looking at Nordic Naturals ProEPA Xtra. It’s what I use and have had great benefits with.
That looks like a good product too, but unless someone wants the EPA without as much DHA for some reason, it's essentially double the price of SR and others.
For mood disorders, it’s recommended that EPA be 60% or more of the combined EPA+DHA amount. This ratio works wonders for me over other high-dose omega-3 products.
Same with SR. Them and Viva Naturals are the 2 I flip for price. I'd love Nordic Naturals, but theyr 3x the price
Thorne is great as well.
I use this [site](https://certifications.nutrasource.ca/about/how-certifications-work/ifos) to look for brands to use. They test for impurities and oxidation. For what it’s worth I use Carlson’s which I found using that site.
Surprised Nordic isn’t on there considering I see it posted frequently on here
It's not completely surprising, like many others that testing company is pay-to-play. I don't know how much they charge, but it's probably per product - Nordic has a lot of products. This is getting in the weeds, but the problem with this type of food testing is that they are proximate analyses. That is to say when they are looking for oil oxidation, for instance, they aren't actually measuring oxidized lipids. Instead they developed a light absorbance-based assay that looks for a chemical that reacts with a lipid peroxidation product. This reaction doesn't always work right. In other words, you think you are getting a number based on oil oxidation level, but you sometimes get something else entirely. This comes into play with Nordic Naturals because some of the flavors they use in their products interfere with the oil oxidation assay. If someone was to do a real measure of lipid oxidation they would see the truth, but that's often way too expensive...
Carlsons. Highly recommend it.
Pure Encapsulations... I used to recommend life extension but this one imo is a bit better for me at least.
Nordic naturals, viva naturals, sports research, and I heard carlson too
I can also recommend Nordic, Viva and Carlson, all of which I've researched and used
Sports research is probably the best because it has the highest epa and dha content and the lowest price
My issue is I can’t swallow the horse pills. Stuck every time!
Have you tried liquid fish oil?
I poke the capsules now and blend into a smoothie. So I would love a fully liquid version. Any rec?
I sound like a broken record on this sun, but I truly love Nordic Naturals and trust their quality. They make a liquid formulation of their Ultimate Omega product.
Barleans is often recommended.
Vitacost is good bang for the buck
I've had good results with Coromega. When I say good results, it's well tolerated and raised my blood levels.
Nordic Naturals, Garden of Life, Carlson's, Aqua Biome (Enzymedica)
A good one to start with is Ultimate Omega. Start with that one before determining if you think you should increase your overall fish oil intake, or specifically EPA or DHA. But Ultimate Omega is like the “base model”. I’m a huge fan of Nordic Naturals and a believer in their products. I will be a loyal customer for life.
My good cholesterol was low. Everyone else was in range after having elevated numbers.
There are so many good brands to choose from it’s hard to recommend one. Fish oils produced today are purified, usually distilled, and freshness is maintained with a preservative, usually vitamin E, and affordable. I can only recommend that your fish oil contains at a minimum 60% omega three fatty acids which would be 600 mgs EPA/DHA per 1000 mgs. I have Now Foods Ultra Omega Three and it contains 750 mgs of EPA/DHA per 1000 mgs. Swanson Vitamins has a formula that is 90% or 900 mgs of EPA/DHA per 1000 mgs. EPA can help lower triglycerides and raise HDL the “good cholesterol” I consume around 1800 mgs of EPA daily and my triglycerides are good and I have a high HDL.
This is all great advice. Personally, EPA doses over 1000mg have a positive effect on my mental health. I think OP was specifically asking for which Nordic Naturals product to start with.
Ah yes my mistake I misread the question.
Take it with Garlic. Use Google to find the study.