How to Choose a Fish Oil Supplement | Dr. Rhonda Patrick

Dr. Rhonda Patrick covers the top 3 things to consider when choosing a fish oil supplement
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[@arpana1639]

Thank You for all the advice and all that your channel keeps putting out! It's a goldmine. I hope more &more people find you ❤

[@JVlife22]

Love you Rhonda what you do is important.we could get advice and stuff from amazing nutritionist, but what you do is so much more amazing. You break it down in science, you combine things that work well together. I’m like just tell me what you take and I’ll just save all that time 😊. Been following since you had your time slot with Rogan. He needs to bring you back.

[@MCfresh01]

Just tell us the brand you use gesh

[@Kaisersozze]

Why is she talking about things like oxidation status? No one but her even knows wtf that is. I don't want a degree in medicine when I clicked on this video

[@darkpatches]

There is no "the brand." There are many. Look it up on the Net, dude!

[@jamesredfield555]

@@Kaisersozze that just means how much fat has gone rancid, you definitely dont need a degree just basic stuff

[@absbi0000]

You can sign up for her members only podcast. She discusses brands there. Don’t act so spoiled! Not all good information is free, and she is being generous in even going this far in teaching us to fish (pun intended).

[@Victoria-ol7lh]

I read that she uses Nordic Naturals. She said in a different video that the Costco brand and Metagenics are brands she recommends.

[@bear693]

I agree with Rhonda. Same can be said about all food really unless organic. From pesticides in fruit and veg to who knows what in meat the studies show thankfully the benefits out weigh the negatives

[@idontcare4490]

So which brand do we buy?

[@ChristopherDowhaniuk]

Did the dry blood test. Went from 25-1 omega imbalance to 3.6-1 in 28 days on a great balance oil

[@dig-in8bo]

That independent IFOS testing website was super useful to look up my fish oil source. Happy I switched to a new brand.

[@Jiscold300]

What’s ur brand man I want to get some

[@dig-in8bo]

@@Jiscold300 I got "Sports Research Triple Strength Omega 3 Fish Oil " also another one to look into is "Sports Research Antarctic Krill Oil Omega 3 Mini-Softgels 500mg with Phospholipids, Choline & Astaxanthin". Astaxanthin in this one (small amount 50micrograms only) has some really interesting health benefits. Typically most places are sell Astaxanthin with 12mg (milligrams)

[@sgtaneja]

I only have the Triglyceride form of high strength Omega3s from Nordic Naturals in gel cap form. Excellent absorption. I rotate it with Krill oil from Sports research and other omegas 3-5-6-7-9-11 in a complex. Note: You need adequate bile and lipase output for optimal assimilation and absorption of omega3s. You need 1000mg for ageing brain and heart, and 1500mg for therapeutic applications. That's only DHA+EPA. Other omegas like 5-6-7-9-11 must also be kept in balance. It's not as simple ad just guzzling omega3s. Tip1 : Store your omega3s gel caps in refrigerator. Do not buy non-encapsulated omega3 oil in bottles, it will go rancid fast ! There are many brands, but Nordic Naturals triglyceride form rules. If you are looking to optimize liver, heart, brain health also consider methylated B vitamins, glyine taurine, methionine, carnitine, potassium, magnesium, zinc, essential aminos. Tip2 : If you are prone to ROS and oxidative stress, combine your intake of omega3s with mixed tocopherols dry vit E which inhibits lipid peroxidation and will inhibit rapid oxidation of omega3s.

[@AsiHassan]

Great to hear it's working ! if i got NOrdic from iherb you think they will work?

[@luckssj]

I take SR Kill Oil for my Omega 3

[@saintstyle]

"Most important is concentration of EPA and DHA in triglyceride form"

[@successandlifestyle]

How about the ratios? How about the # mg per day info?

[@farukbeyhatun8439]

@@successandlifestyle kzbin.infoEB9Il3uX6NQ?si=IsERi5oHmPpeHGqo

[@sirwalksoftly]

Dr. Patrick, what do you think of just supplementing with Cod Liver Oil as a fish oil?

[@PresidentKang90]

You don’t get the level of EPA and DHA that you do with most fish oils supplements. It seems to have good ratios including A and D3 etc

[@sabirtamang2964]

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[@rockskyred549]

it has too much vitamin A, and if you try to get 1g of omega 3 or more from that daily you will get vit a toxicity, she sais in another video. vitamin A toxicity from liver is well known especially in nothern regions, with the liver of bigger water animals. you can get that with carrots as well but you need a lot of carrots for a longer time.

[@PresidentKang90]

@@rockskyred549 Can you send one story of vitamin A toxicity coming from eating liver that’s not the 3 guys who ate a polar bear liver

[@hendrikgrundling5323]

To get phosphorylated DHA/EPA (APOE4 gene needs it), do these brands provide that as well? Or is krill oil the only option? Unfortunately krill oil is more likely to have high concentrations of microplastics because krill are filter feeders. Is there any vegan alternative to phospholipid DHA? This might be less likely to have microplastics.

[@quantumphysics4692]

Personally, I think supplementing with a high quality algae DHA made in controlled conditions is the way to go for purity reasons. Also each pasture raised egg provides roughly 100 mg of DHA (already converted in the chicken from the ALA). The data shows the fat soluble pollutants in the ocean are high and some of these pollutants the body cannot really break down or eliminate so they bioaccumulate over time. For every gram of wild salmon you’re consuming roughly 6 nanograms of PCBs. If you were to eat 3 small 5 ounce portions of wild caught salmon per week you would end up with roughly 2.7 micrograms of PCBs per week. The problem is they bioaccumulate and aren’t really eliminated likely staying there for many decades (which is why studies show the Inuit have far higher levels of PCBs the older they get). This means that cumulatively 2.7 mcg per week would be roughly 130 mcg per year. Doing this for ten years straight and you’re looking at around 1.3 grams of PCBs stuck in the body and brain. Some cogeners of PCB have half lives as little as 7 months others as long as 133 years but the most common forms of these pollutants in the ocean are PCB 138 and PCB 154 with half lives of 3.4 and 15 years. There are many other types of PCBs in the ocean with half lives around 15 years being typical. There are also potentially higher amounts of some other man made pollutants like PFAS (which never break down), POPs and PBDEs found in varying amounts close to 100 nanograms per gram in wild salmon in Patagonia (one of the most remote pristine regions of the world). As a result of the PCBs, the affiliate hospital under the Mayo Clinic is recommending people eat no more than one small 4 oz serving of wild salmon every month. Other doctors in other areas are recommending 2-3 small servings of low food chain fish like wild salmon or sardines per week. I don’t even want to do it moderation anymore. I am trying to stay away from seafood and fish oil altogether as there are multiple other ways to meet or exceed the recommended daily value of DHA. Just my thoughts on the matter.

[@ash9x9]

1/3rd of DHA is converted into EPA by our bodies so a high DHA content is desired.

[@AK-ox3mv]

Very informative. What about flaxseed and chiaseed? Are there good alternative?

[@quantumphysics4692]

@@AK-ox3mv Yeah you just have to eat a bit more because the ALA has to be converted to DHA and EPA and does so around a 10% rate. You can definitely get enough through the seeds and the purity will be vastly higher than from fish.

[@Codysurfsup]

@@quantumphysics4692 Unfortunately, you have to eat a lot of seeds to get even 500mg of EPA & DHA combined. Just did a ton of research on this. Seems like ALA converts to EPA at 8% (at best) and DHA at 4% (at best). To put it into perspective, you'd need to eat about 5 and a half tablespoons of chia seeds to get the minimum omega-3s per day. That's a TON of fiber and is very likely to cause digestive issues. Not to mention, high ALA levels, we're not sure what long-term effects this has. I've also looked into SDA since it converts to EPA more efficiently, but there are very few studies on it, and the ones that have been done seem to indicate that it doesn't really improve cholesterol or triglycerides, despite improving EPA levels. The biggest conclusion I'm drawing from the research I've done... It probably isn't just EPA/DHA from fish that improves health. There are likely other factors. This is likely why studies are unable to provide conclusive evidence about fish oil supplements.

[@Codysurfsup]

@@AK-ox3mv Unfortunately, you have to eat a lot of seeds to get even 500mg of EPA & DHA combined. Just did a ton of research on this. Seems like ALA converts to EPA at 8% (at best) and DHA at 4% (at best). To put it into perspective, you'd need to eat about 5 and a half tablespoons of chia seeds to get the minimum omega-3s per day. That's a TON of fiber and is very likely to cause digestive issues. Not to mention, high ALA levels, we're not sure what long-term effects this has. I've also looked into SDA since it converts to EPA more efficiently, but there are very few studies on it, and the ones that have been done seem to indicate that it doesn't really improve cholesterol or triglycerides, despite improving EPA levels. The biggest conclusion I'm drawing from the research I've done... It probably isn't just EPA/DHA from fish that improves health. There are likely other factors. This is likely why studies are unable to provide conclusive evidence about fish oil supplements.

[@Shay0777]

And yet another video where they give a suggestion but no info given on where to find it. Just saying ‘IFOS ‘ does nothing because I get no hits when I Google it. If someone finds the testing site address pls post it.

[@vapeking466]

Sports Research is a triglyceride Form ifos certified and usually the best priced on amazon for this type.

[@jasonarthur3640]

When I googled IFOS, it was the top result, but it’s possible that you missed it because the organization that’s responsible for the IFOS testing is called Nutrasource.

[@thru_and_thru]

So what should I buy?

[@Froddoballbaggins]

Just give me a brand name ffs

[@rootstriker1618]

Viva naturals omega 3

[@farukbeyhatun8439]

I watched one of her videos.she herself uses Metagenics OmegaGenics EPA-DHA 2400 - Fish Oil Supplement

[@cradleofanaya8391]

Carlson ! They’re pricy but they don’t have a after taste and Dr Attia approves

[@bobspencer130]

Thanks for this. It's a big deal for me.

[@marknewton5820]

I just wondered your thoughts on taking JUST Omega 3, vs. taking a "COMPLETE OMega with 3, 6 and 9. I have heard that the body produces enough 6 already and if im taking 4 grams a day of Omega.. it might be better just to concentrate on 3 ONLY and not do so much of the others? Thanks for all your insight, i always appreciate your views, Thanks RP

[@mysterymaverick1982]

I agree because so much of our food has omega 6 already i.e cooking oils and i believe that is the problem too much omega 6 and not enough omega 3.

[@jowyckmans8818]

We see people raising the HS omega-3-index up to +10% within 2 to 3 months by eating once a week salmon and daily intake of ONE (1) softgel "UnoCardio 1000" as 665 mg EPA and 445 DHA in r'TG form.

[@yogini326]

Does anyone cereal legs name of the organization that Rhonda has referenced that publishes data about various fish oil brands and their respective levels of EPA and DHA? I can’t recall

[@boomerang0101]

What is the IFOS website address? I can't find it.

[@darkpatches]

I Googled "What is the IFOS website address?" and the second choice was the IFOS website address.

[@D91Mart]

You must be new to the internet. 🤦‍♂️

[@boomerang0101]

@@D91Mart clown 🤡

[@steve9189]

High dose Krill oil seems to have improved my dry eye symptoms where high dose omega 3 did not. I do need to take 5 krill oil tablets though in order to get 1000mg of EPA and the desired effect on my eyes.

[@rowdy1197]

Krill oil make you stink

[@tobik2627]

dry eyes can come from retinols in your skin care if you take this.

[@redandblack1911]

Any other benefits vs regular fish oil?

[@Codysurfsup]

IFOS does not even have a website.

[@successandlifestyle]

I came here looking for ratios. Should they be 1:1 or more DHA or EPA

[@yanislav16]

From a video she posted a month ago. Rhonda Takes: Metagenics epa dha 2400 Fish Oil.

[@gettingphinenow]

How much epa/dha should we be getting

[@joebruhin2098]

So, is it much better to take fish oil in liquid?

[@UnknownUser-sc6jx]

Is there a website for Australia to check for oxidation?

[@lafamillecarrington]

I'm eating a largely vegan diet, so have just started taking algal omega-3 oil. No worries about mercury levels etc. I believe that fish get their omega-3 from algae in their diet, so I'm very happy to cut out the middle-fish.

[@treich1234]

What about USP Certification?

[@swapnilkamble2429]

Hi Ma'am, thank you so much for sharing. I m from India. Which is the best brand available not only for fish oil rather for all supplements. Thanks in advance.

[@jerrys5764]

Is Nordic naturals ultimate omega a good brand ?

[@xanderchanning]

Hope so I usually get this

[@larryc1616]

Yes

[@coleenlewis-watts1436]

How can you take a mega 3 if you have unbelievable, heartburn and stomach issues?

[@Harry-Cardboard]

Suppository

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

some are enteric coated, I think nordic naturals are, check and see.

[@Zeon7510]

So I heard Nordic Naturals wasn't part of what she'd recommend anymore or something like that because of arsenic I believe. It was apparently a paywalled video. Does anyone know heard that and is the video here on KZbin?

[@wread1982]

Nordic tests for that, Nordic is number one brand

[@christinet6336]

For what it’s worth, Nordic Naturals is NOT on the IFOS list she mentioned.

[@vapeking466]

Sports Research is the least price per pill for triglyceride Form ifos certified on amazon

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

@@christinet6336 not true, it's there

[@conceptualclarity]

I take a lot of fish oil in the form of Super Omega-3 from Life Extension Foundation in soft gel form. I have called them several times and asked them to put this formula in liquid form. I hope they will someday. It has really good stuff in addition to the fish oil itself. When I started taking megadose fish oil following the guidelines set forth in Dr Barry Sears' books I was able to get complete relief from long-term chronic hip and knee pain. I highly recommend his two books on fish oil.

[@presence5426]

Interesting. I missed Sears' books on that subject. One reason LEF may not want to produce a liquid product is the oil gets oxidated fairly quickly.

[@conceptualclarity]

@@presence5426 They have produced a liquid fish oil but last time I checked they did not put forth a pharmaceutical grade one with 60% or more Omega-3 so I'm not interested in it.

[@jowyckmans8818]

I always avoid liquid fishoils as not only getting quickly rancid but due to the low content of EPA and DHA you will getting a lot of other not necessary oils as satured fats. Just take softgels and look for the highest percentage of Omega-3 not lower than 75% omega-3!

[@fatypink]

@@jowyckmans8818what brands to look out please?

[@zachmr5]

Why not source from algae instead. Less risk and that's where the fish get their Omega 3.

[@sharit7970]

Agreed! This should have been part of the discussion for sure.

[@Carlos-od7jr]

How many mgs of fish oil or omega 3

[@fyb3rotik]

Why can’t she just tell us what she’s using

[@tomlathrop4094]

Probably because she wants you to keep watching all the confusing videos

[@zenphony]

Liability and she provided IFOS.

[@rootstriker1618]

She uses viva naturals omega 3s she’s stated this on numerous other podcast

[@fyb3rotik]

@@rootstriker1618 thanks, I don’t watch too much of her long form stuff.

[@meechimeow]

Facts !!!

[@litalien2504]

I don't understand is the Vascepa a good choice?

[@rockskyred549]

those are prescription only and no they are not better, she just mentions that if the doctor will prescribe people will take it, and it is better then nothing.

[@hugechimp]

Dr. Rhonda's channel is the Bomb...LOVE..Krill oil is superior as far as dha/epa, yes?

[@janetg.]

I remember hearing that she does not Krill oil. Go back and listen to her podcast for clarification.

[@rheaultm33]

She says krill oil pills are always too low in concentration and are expensive for what you get

[@conceptualclarity]

The main advantage attributed to krill oil is the phospholipids to which the Omega-3s in krill oil are joined so that is likely to mean that milligram to milligram you could be getting a lot better effect from krill oil Omega-3. I do think there may be some phospholipid oriented fish oil supplements out there, you would have to check that. But yes the amount of Omega-3 that you get in one krill oil soft gel is pretty small by comparison, so if you are going to try to take large dose omega-3 you will need to go with fish oil rather than only krill oil.

[@nosretep1960]

Trying not to supplement with canned salmon and mackerel blended with 1/3 homemade supernatto, 25%+ more nattokinase, k2, etc. Actually makes the natto quite tasty, looses the FUNKY 🥴🤔😅

[@btl4220]

what about eating 1-2 cans of sardines a day in lieu of pills ??

[@adamek9750]

bpa

[@lightdark00]

What's the best algae sourced higher omega-3 brand?

[@Viertelfranzose]

Norsan...Watson Nutrition is sure very good.

[@lightdark00]

@@Viertelfranzose They seem to be a bulk supplier that can act as a middleman. I didn't even see algae oil based dha or epa in this lists, only fish sourced.

[@Viertelfranzose]

@@lightdark00 Sorry you are wrong but search for Norsan Algenöl or Watson Nutrition vegan Algenöl and you will find it

[@brockmiddlebrook4396]

I wish she understood how confusing this is to normal humans😂

[@oldnatty61]

she dose. It's about making money.

[@AntonioMontana_7.5]

If you’re a “normal” human with “normal” effort… then you should expect “normal” outcomes

[@holidayarmadillo8653]

@@AntonioMontana_7.5what an obnoxious attitude you have 😂

[@BackcountryTreks]

@@holidayarmadillo8653ok. So stay stupid???🫠

[@IceTTom]

This is very low level stuff, most basic and simple as it gets.Very easy to understand and spelled out… 😐

[@Voicesunstoppable]

Wiley brand?

[@champhugeballs7389]

I take Peak EPA from them, according to my Doctor my triglycerides have gone down, she says it must be the fish oil I am taking.

[@jakobw135]

Which is BETTER for your health - a vegan, or fish oil supplement?

[@sharit7970]

An algae based omega 3 supplement; sidestep the whole toxicity issue, and leave the fish alone.

[@jakobw135]

@@sharit7970 Got a good brand to suggest?

[@edstud1]

How can an average person make sense of this?

[@Gebomartin215]

I wonder what she takes???

[@bjones5791]

Bacon grease works for me.

[@sunmoon-84]

I am concerned about being plant based and getting enough Omega 3.

[@nashvegaspimp]

I’ll take this one…First thing you wanna do is throw everything you have been told about plant based diets out the window. Fats from red meat is the healthiest macromolecule. Period. So why consume 2nd rate and 3rd rate nutrients. Or just keep eating grass and keep the cost of meat down for me, as it’s 85% of my diet.

[@shadowpapito]

Brilliant

[@lyallbenjamin1045]

I preferred it when you talked rather than the interview format.

[@hagbard72]

That testing site is useless for people outside the US, only tests US brands.

[@chuckhellett6553]

Rosita® Extra Virgin Cod Liver Oil

[@michaelkraus4135]

I have lifted wt's for over 35 yr's & I swear by COD LIVER OIL for my joints.

[@miketrillo8067]

Don't sweat the small stuff, meaning "LEAD MERCURY..." Lol

[@attilaayavuz5937]

A new study about Omega-3 supplements and Afib is worrying.

[@Starship_X]

Why not algae oil?

[@wread1982]

Hard to absorb, in studies the algae form was 10% absorbable and the fish oil was 90% absorbable, you’d have to take like 15 algae pills a day

[@Starship_X]

Please link to those studies. I don't think that's true.@@wread1982

[@zachmr5]

@@wread1982 Curious to follow up on this. Do you have a reference?

[@Joe-wf9wl]

Fox News 5/26/24 article states “Among healthy people, regular use of fish oil was found to make them more susceptible to developing heart disease and stroke for the first time, the study found.” Please let us know what you think.

[@brianwasicki402]

All these fish oil supplements contain large amounts of vitamin E. Vitamin E supplementation can increase cancer risk. How is it that she ignores this?

[@Dennis_510]

Can of sardines so much easier

[@Voicesunstoppable]

What about BPA?

[@SylvainSybaris]

I found a bottle of fish oil within a bunch of stuff in the bathroom cabinet,,,, It expired in 2014.... Wondering if it's still ok to take.

[@robhingston]

no dont

[@kiely4561]

Fish oil is so cheap why even risk it lol

[@SylvainSybaris]

@@kiely4561 ... Hey thanks... and I did already toss it out... I was just curious.

[@njfuentesrespecter81]

I feel like there will be some sort of quote or factoid about omega 3s on Dr. Rhonda’s gravestone

[@lizardjama9834]

Ifos has business connections to certain brands and is no longer a good source for unbiased info.

[@jfox11000]

Carlson labs

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

I heard they were not triglyceride

[@joeybidner]

Not sure if you realize this, but you speak with so much technical jargon and words that only experts in your field would know that you alienate majority of your audience. Am I the only one who only understands about 50% of the words you say? Please be inclusive and explain things to the non expert

[@tonylovesotis7662]

Fish oil is not the solution. It is still an inflammatory PUFA in the longer term. The key is to reduce omega 6. The human body requires vanishingly small amounts of both these essential fatty acids to thrive.

[@williammourningcrow6000]

Put them in the fridge, if they cloud up there garbage

[@buzzardscry1383]

That just means it's fat. Like good olive oil. How's it a bad sign?

[@williammourningcrow6000]

@@buzzardscry1383 I'm not sure of the scientific reason why, but I've been using fish oil, cod liver oil for over 30 years and when I try and save money by buying a cheaper brand, they Will cloud up and solidify and when you cut into them they have a rancid smell

[@sharit7970]

...or you can sidestep the whole toxicity issue and take an algae sourced omega 3 supplement. Fish get their omega 3's from algae in the first place, no need to get fish involved. Win win!

[@michaelkraus4135]

COD LIVER ,pills or oil Is better for MY JOINT 's !

[@bradleyhenderson1198]

You could just eat cod livers.

[@gerardine9675]

Donn't take fish oil supplements. Eat fish instead. Supplements are in concentrated form which can cause an allergic reaction in people who are not allergic to fish.

[@yvonnemurray1253]

Can't you just eat salmon, smoked

[@DonnaLLoyd-lt6ot]

Who is behind fish oil? Find out what religion they are and your questions will be answered!

[@imrgohard270]

English doctor, ENGLISH!!! we all didn’t go to grad school

[@nyhammer1]

Møllers tran :)

[@MJ-on2xr]

Just sit on the first fish you come across! What’s that old saying? A fish enema a day… Jk jk

[@oldnatty61]

Are YOU going to over analyze shit or give real answers?