Everyone knows the beneficial properties of fish oil. It is prescribed both during the disease and for prevention. Fish oil is indispensable for loss of strength, depression, to restore immunity, but its smell in many causes a feeling of disgust. Modern people are more fortunate than our grandparents: manufacturers began to produce fish oil in gelatin capsules. This is very convenient, they do not have an unpleasant odor, and the product does not oxidize when interacted with air.
How to take fish oil in capsules for adults?
In accordance with the physiological data of each person, the dosage and time of admission are determined by the doctor individually. This is affected by:
- Age.
- Contraindications
- For what purposes is the drug prescribed (for prevention or for illness).
But how to take fish oil in capsules for adults who do not want to go to the doctor for a consultation? According to general recommendations, with prophylaxis, it is necessary to adhere to taking 1-2 capsules per day for 1 month. This course can be repeated three times a year, except in the summer, when vitamin D is produced by sunlight.
Important! Taking fish oil in capsules promotes better absorption of calcium and phosphorus - the main minerals responsible for the formation of bone tissue and cartilage.
Depending on certain diseases, it is recommended to take fish oil in such doses:
- If a high level of triglyceride is detected in the analyzes (fat that enters the body with food in large quantities causes atherosclerosis) - 4 g.
- With affected and inflamed joints (rheumatoid arthritis) - 3.5–3.8 g.
- With Hughes syndrome (pregnancy complications) - 5 g or more.
The question of how to take fish oil in capsules for adults was sorted out, but it should be noted that the drug should not be consumed on an empty stomach, but rather after a meal, washed down with plain water and not holding long in the mouth.
Issue price
In Russia, the drug undergoes appropriate registration before going on sale in pharmacies. Fish oil can refer to both medicines and dietary supplements (biologically active additives).
There are 2 drugs of foreign manufacturers related to medicines:
- Omacor. The average price is 1376 p. for 28 pieces of 1 g.
- "Vitrum Cardio Omega-3". The average price is 1073 p. for 30 pieces in a package of 0.5 g.
The remaining preparations with fish oil are considered dietary supplements, and the average price for 100 pieces in a package of a Russian manufacturer ranges from 100 to 200 rubles.
In most cases, fish oil in capsules, the price of which is lower than that of a domestic producer, is just a dietary supplement, therefore it cannot replace a complex treatment of the disease.
The usefulness of fish oil
This product has many vitamins and minerals in high concentration, so it will be useful to find out how useful fish oil capsules are and what the product affects with regular use.
The composition of fish oil contains oleic (70%) and palmitic acid, they prevent the formation of blood clots in blood vessels and improve brain activity. In a special order, the product is useful for older people who have a huge risk of developing heart attacks and strokes. As for brain activity, acids contribute to the rapid functioning of cerebral circulation, thereby improving memory and the development of intelligence.
With regular use of Omega-3, there will be a noticeable improvement in the condition of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membrane (even when taking one capsule per day) thanks to vitamins A and D. They contribute to the deep penetration of calcium and phosphorus into the cells.
Fish oil is an excellent remedy for joint inflammation. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Taking fish oil in capsules, the price of which is affordable for anyone, you can get rid of stress and anxiety due to the release of the hormone of joy in the blood. The main thing is not to abuse the product, otherwise there may be an overdose leading to serious consequences.
The best fish oil
The best to consume is an encapsulated product. When applied, there is no specific odor or oily taste. Choosing fish oil in capsules is not easy, because the market is simply littered with these dietary supplements. As for the global market, Norway is the main supplier. Kingdom fish oil is considered the best, but the Russian product of the Arkhangelsk and Murmansk fish factories is also of good quality.
What to look for when choosing?
1. The presence of a quality certificate. It describes in detail the composition of the product, and indicates the absence of toxic substances.
2. “Medical fish oil” and the percentage of PUFA content - information that should be on the package. It is better to take a fat content of at least 15%. The proportion of Omega-3 can be determined by the name of the product. Fish oil from the liver of cod fish has a small proportion of Omega-3, but a large composition of vitamins A, D, E. Fish oil from the muscle fibers of fish has a large amount of PUFA, but fewer vitamins.
3. The method of molecular differentiation is another sign of a quality product. Such information must be indicated on the packaging.
4. When making fish oil in capsules, manufacturers use different gelatins. It can be of animal origin or fish. The last gelatin is more expensive, since it is more difficult to make, and it does not dissolve well in water, which is what is needed for an encapsulated product.
5. The weight of the capsule is an important indicator when choosing, otherwise how to calculate the daily dose.
Consider contraindications when choosing fish oil!
The product is not recommended for use by people who have some deviations in the normal functioning of the urinary system, thyroid gland and gastrointestinal tract. Also, the negative effect of fish oil will affect the body with high cholesterol in the blood and with an excess of calcium. Individual intolerance to the product or its individual components may result in an allergic reaction.
Customer reviews
According to promotional reviews on how to take fish oil in capsules for adults, it turned out that not all people adhere to the recommended dosage, resulting in heartburn, a burning sensation in the stomach and sudden cramps . But not everything is so bad, many speak positively about the product and write about getting additional energy and energy in the morning, improving the condition of the skin, hair, teeth.
Price, according to consumers, is of great importance. They do not notice the effect of a cheap drug and recommend paying attention to the manufacturer. It is better if the product is manufactured in Russia (Arkhangelsk and Murmansk fish processing plants). Well, if you do not mind the money, then Norwegian fish oil is the standard of quality.