Nutrition Question: DHA Supplements?

[MattTuck]

Anyone take these? Have a brand that you can suggest?

I've seen recommendations for anywhere from 600 - 1000 mg (0.6-1 gram) per day.

I've seen a liquid format as well as capsules.

Any help would be welcome. I'd prefer to not have fish breath, which is something that happens with some of the pills.

[wc1934]

not sure if this is what you are asking, but I purchase krill oil, and lemon fish oil (plus a bunch of other items)- from:
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/

they usually have a special for free or 99 cent shipping.

Been taking them for awhile - Not sure if it helps, but psychologically I am addicted.

[Cat3roadracer]

My cardio doc endorsed EPA 600mg, DHA 240mg. Purchased from The Vitamin Shoppe, labeled Omega 3 Fish Oil. Am I taking the wrong thing, too much of something and not enough of enough? Oh, the horrors. Probably the difference between a DuraAce der and a Ultegra der.

[MadRocketSci]

i'm going to prescribe you 1 order of fried calamari at your favorite restaurant and 6 oz of hot-smoked pepper crusted salmon per week. I'm addicted to both :)

i was surprised to learn that calamari has a good amount of DHA in it...but i shouldn't have been since they are the next level up in the food chain from krill. very sustainable for seafood as well.

otherwise, Mead-Johnson manufactures DHA (ie no fish) and markets supplements...for nursing and expecting mothers :)

http://www.sears.com/mead-johnson-expecta-lipil-dha-supplement-for-moms-30-pack/p-SPM2833120901P

DHA pills are expensive! calamari is $7/lb at whole paycheck so you know you can get it for less elsewhere.

[MattTuck]

Oh man! I do love fried calamari, but I'm attempting to eat paleo currently, and can't have breaded calamari.... maybe I'll have a cheat day at some point and have some.

All is not lost though, because I love salmon also!

i'm going to prescribe you 1 order of fried calamari at your favorite restaurant and 6 oz of hot-smoked pepper crusted salmon per week. I'm addicted to both :)

i was surprised to learn that calamari has a good amount of DHA in it...but i shouldn't have been since they are the next level up in the food chain from krill. very sustainable for seafood as well.

otherwise, Mead-Johnson manufactures DHA (ie no fish) and markets supplements...for nursing and expecting mothers :)

http://www.sears.com/mead-johnson-expecta-lipil-dha-supplement-for-moms-30-pack/p-SPM2833120901P

DHA pills are expensive! calamari is $7/lb at whole paycheck so you know you can get it for less elsewhere.

[Joachim]

I found this one excellent value, concentration and purity. It has a slight lemon flavor to it with no fishy after taste. I take 1-2 teaspoons/day or 1 tablespoon when training hard.

http://www.allstarhealth.com/f/now-omega-3_fish_oil.htm