Which Fishies?

**greekblondechic** · 08-17-2004, 10:00 AM

Ok, so I want to buy fish oil caps, but I'm not sure which ones to get.

I want them to be:

A) Affordable (aka cheap)
B) Molecularly Distilled (they don't all specify

)
C) Not disgusting.. my gag reflex is too strong
D) Available in stores, if possible

**Jodi** · 08-17-2004, 10:03 AM

Costco sells them for 6.99 for 300 caps. The Kirkland brand was tested by Consumer Reports and found to be one of the best.

**LAM** · 08-17-2004, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Jodi

Costco sells them for 6.99 for 300 caps. The Kirkland brand was tested by Consumer Reports and found to be one of the best.

ditto...that's all I use anymore

**Pirate!** · 08-17-2004, 10:20 AM

Some have "enteric coating" that keeps the caps from digesting until they reach the small intestine. That way, there is no fish taste/smell/burps, etc. I get the Sam's brand called "Member's Mark". Does anyone know about the quality of their fish oil caps? I don't have a Costco membership.

**Jodi** · 08-17-2004, 10:29 AM

Some of them using the enteric coating scare the hell out of me. I'm not too fond of the different polymers used and I think its safer to use the standard gel cap.

I use to use Sam's club brand until I got my Costco membership. They always seemed fine. I just read alot more about the Costco brand and how good it is.

**sara** · 08-17-2004, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Jodi

Costco sells them for 6.99 for 300 caps. The Kirkland brand was tested by Consumer Reports and found to be one of the best.

**kvyd** · 08-17-2004, 01:25 PM

I just buy whatever brand is at my grocery store. And if they taste bad i chew SF gum after I take them

**Spitfire** · 08-17-2004, 01:38 PM

wtf?

**Pirate!** · 08-17-2004, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Jodi

Some of them using the enteric coating scare the hell out of me. I'm not too fond of the different polymers used and I think its safer to use the standard gel cap.

I use to use Sam's club brand until I got my Costco membership. They always seemed fine. I just read alot more about the Costco brand and how good it is.

Thanks Jodi!

**fantasma62** · 08-17-2004, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Jodi

Costco sells them for 6.99 for 300 caps. The Kirkland brand was tested by Consumer Reports and found to be one of the best.

I agree with Jodi, I just bought two bottles....

**aggies1ut** · 08-17-2004, 05:04 PM

Same here. I just buy Costco fish oil caps.

**greekblondechic** · 08-17-2004, 11:28 PM

And the Costco ones dont taste bad?

**aggies1ut** · 08-17-2004, 11:41 PM

I swallow them.

I don't taste anything.

**Sapphire** · 08-18-2004, 07:17 AM

You mean cod liver oil when you say fishies, right???

**Jodi** · 08-18-2004, 08:13 AM

No, cod liver oil is different than regular fish oil.

**fantasma62** · 08-18-2004, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

And the Costco ones dont taste bad?

Actually Greeky, they are sweet to the taste. No nasty aftertaste...Good and cheap, just the way I like them.....

**greekblondechic** · 08-18-2004, 10:25 AM

Now I just have to find someone with a Costco card, I think my friend has one.

What else should I pick up while I'm there?

**cjrmack** · 08-18-2004, 12:58 PM

They have big containers of Whey Protein for like $20.

**aggies1ut** · 08-18-2004, 01:41 PM

LMAO Costco has everything.....I always end up with way more shit than I intended to buy.

**aztecwolf** · 08-18-2004, 02:39 PM

usually costco shopping list
chicken
eggs
whey protein
fish caps

**nikegurl** · 08-18-2004, 03:13 PM

the one thing i hate about fishies.... they mean eating a little less food. if i have 10 a day then there's 10 grams of fat accounted for that i didn't get to enjoy.

that's why i've only been taking 6

but I'm going to increase to 10 and probably cut out a tsp of beloved pb.

**Jodi** · 08-18-2004, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by nikegurl

the one thing i hate about fishies.... they mean eating a little less food. if i have 10 a day then there's 10 grams of fat accounted for that i didn't get to enjoy.

that's why i've only been taking 6

but I'm going to increase to 10 and probably cut out a tsp of beloved pb.

**nikegurl** · 08-18-2004, 03:34 PM

guess i should be taking 10 fish starting now

?

**bulletproof1** · 08-18-2004, 04:20 PM

i found a big ol container of blueberries over the weekend at costcos

**sara** · 08-18-2004, 08:38 PM

Costco's list:
** Egg White Beaters
** 6 Lbs. Whey Protein
** 6.5 Lbs. Frozen Chicken Breast
** Extra Lean Pork Loin
** Fish Oil Cap
** Vitamin E (just added to my list) thanks Jodi

**sara** · 08-18-2004, 08:46 PM

Greeky, this is the fish oil cap from Costco http://www.mypatienteducation.com/kisifioilco1.html

Protein powder: http://www.a1nutritionproducts.com/b..._USA/pro_rated

**greekblondechic** · 08-18-2004, 11:35 PM

Whats the Vitamin E for?

**bulletproof1** · 08-19-2004, 07:57 AM

vitamin e is for healthy heart i believe

**Sapphire** · 08-19-2004, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by Jodi

No, cod liver oil is different than regular fish oil.

Oh...so they are actually called fish oil pills? I have never seen thoses... is codliver oil OK?

How about Omega 3 gel caplets? They sell those at Trader Joe's.

**sara** · 08-19-2004, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Whats the Vitamin E for?

Vitamin E acts as a powerful antioxidant by neutralizing free radicals in the body that cause tissue and cellular damage. Vitamin E also contributes to a healthy circulatory system and aids in proper blood clotting and improves wound healing. Some studies have shown that vitamin E decreases symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and certain types of breast disease.
Other studies have shown that taking large doses of Vitamin E has decreased the risk of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Animal studies have suggested that vitamin E does slow the development of atherosclerosis, but the American Heart Association doesn't recommend using supplements until the effects are proven in large-scale, carefully controlled clinical trials.

Sources of Vitamin E
Wheat germ
Vegetable oil and margarine
Avocado
Whole grain products
Egg yolk
Nuts
Liver

Peanut butter

http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutrition/vitamin-e.asp

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