Just opened my Omega-3s—expiration date is fine, but why do the capsules smell so fishy?

redcrane5 said:If the smell of fishy Omega-3 really bothers you, just switch to flaxseed oil instead. It's just as effective as fish oil, and you won't have to deal with that nasty aftertaste if you take it during a meal.

Thanks for the tip.
Taking them during meals is key.

shadowgardener12 said:🙂

Smiley faces alone aren't enough, so here's this.

jimmy😉 👋

Rebecca Myers38 said:I'm actually planning on picking some of those up 👍 any recommendations? 😬

The only ones I've ever tried—specifically the soft gels—were from Bio Farma, an Omega-3 made from flaxseed.
Personally, I usually just grab cold-pressed flax oil in a bottle and take about two tablespoons a day. I typically pick it up at local health food stores or specialty herbal shops. I usually go for a high-quality brand like Lianzaadolie or maybe a premium Italian one like Crudigno; they come in those little 2.5 dl bottles and run you about $12. Honestly, it’s worth the extra effort to make sure you're getting stuff meant for actual consumption rather than some industrial-grade oil they sell in bulk.
I have to warn you, though—the taste is pretty nasty. You get used to it if you mix it into a glass of juice so you don't really notice it, but man, once you realize what benefits you're actually getting from it, you just push through the grossness.😬

redcrane5 said:The only supplements I've actually tried—specifically those soft gel capsules—were from Nature's Bounty, featuring Omega-3 derived from flaxseed.
Personally, I prefer buying cold-pressed flaxseed oil in a bottle and taking two tablespoons every day, which I pick up at local health food stores or organic markets. Usually, I go for high-quality imports like those found at Whole Foods, typically in small 8.5 oz bottles costing about $12. It is absolutely essential to ensure you are consuming a product intended for ingestion rather than some low-grade industrial grade flax oil.
I must warn you, the taste is quite unpleasant, though you can certainly get used to it if you mix it into a glass of juice to mask the flavor; once we understand the benefits it provides, isn't everything else worth the struggle?😬

That Nature's Bounty option really caught my attention... I just hope the price tag isn't too steep.🙂 😬

Hmm... perhaps I should look into getting that cold-pressed oil as well.🤔

Rebecca Myers38 said:I've really had my eye on that Farm Life stuff... hopefully it doesn't break the bank.🙂 😬

Hmm... I might just pick up some of this cold-pressed oil too.🤔

It’s not overpriced, $16 if memory serves, you get 60 tablets at 500mg each.😉
Personally, I stick to the oil because otherwise I'd be swallowing 20 pills a day,😬 so instead I just take three spoons of flaxseed oil along with four 1000mg fish oil tablets. Aside from a little olive oil, that's pretty much the only fat I put in my diet.🙂

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Karen Green said:I’m guessing you're pitching that Herbalife Omega as the perfect balance of price and quality—you sure are an open book.

If something is actually good, I probably shouldn't mention it since that would be too "obvious"—though, to be fair, the capsules themselves are transparent 😁—but if everyone could spot high quality that easily, it wouldn't really matter, right? Go ahead, spill it. 🙂

A lot of us still remember having to swallow a spoonful of fish oil every single day when we were kids just to stay healthy. We all remember that awful taste. Everyone posts about it here—the smell, the flavor, all that grossness. 😢

Hey, to each their own. Everyone makes their own choices based on what works or what they can afford. My life isn't a dress rehearsal, so I'm just going to stick with what's best for me... 🙂 👍

redcrane5

I stick to oils—otherwise I'd be swallowing 20 pills a day. Usually, it's just three spoons of flaxseed oil and four 1000 mg fish oil tablets. Since I use a bit of olive oil, that's pretty much my entire fat intake.

I'm curious about what else you're eating... but let's save that for a new thread.

Kate Grant53 said:redcrane5

I'm actually curious about what else you're eating... but honestly, let's save that for a whole different thread.

Just referring back to what I suggested in that "Rapid Weight Loss" thread.😉

Grace Flores85 said:Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated, which means they are incredibly prone to oxidation and, ultimately, going rancid. That is precisely why manufacturers package them in capsules and often include an antioxidant—usually Vitamin E (you’ll see it listed on the label as tocopherol or Vit E).
Whatever you do, don't take them if they've passed their expiration date.

I just realized I started taking my Omega supplements again even though they expired back in February, and I haven't even finished half the bottle 🙄, $33 what a total fool I was to let them go to waste like that!! 😵