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Omega3 capsules

chalup

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I was just wondering if anyone taking omega3 capsules has a problem with everything tasting slightly fishy? It is especially bad if I burp. I hate fish lol.
 
I take krill oil.

Had one jar of capsules that stank to high heaven. I think that one of the capsules had leaked. It was stomach turning. Returned them and got another jar.

But I don't get a fishy aftertaste normally - although I do always take them with food. No idea if that makes a difference, but I tend to take all my supplements with food (or drink a coffeewithcream after, to kind of weight them down. lol)

I used to take garlic capsules years ago. Now THAT was an experience!
 
I have the exact same experience, @chalup. I haven't found a single fish oil capsule I can take without the same experience.

In the past I've taken krill oil without too much issue, but have heard varying reports about how effective it is.

I think my next attempt might be algae oil.

In the meantime, my genetic report tells me I don't have a problem converting what I need from diet so I'm not as concerned about it as I once was. I eat chia seeds every day and also periodically take flax seed oil and/or EPO.
 
I am in Canada and don't have that store but thank you
 
Cod liver oil from the bottle (with a lemon taste) avoids this problem. No fishy burps.
 
LucySW said:
Cod liver oil from the bottle (with a lemon taste) avoids this problem. No fishy burps.
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Alternatively take the supplement before food, I generally take my CLO just before my evening meal.
 
Thanks all I appreciate it. I was just like why does my broccoli taste like fish? lol. I think I will try taking it just before I eat. I was just taking them with my meds. Did I mention I hate fish? :***:
 
Funny - My earlier post had disappeared! Just an aside - Cod liver oil help prevent retinopathy in diabetics.
 
I live in Northern Ireland, my doctor prescribed Omacor 4 x 1000mg per day, omega 3, for my high cholesterol (I also have diabetes). I never had an after tastes. I've been told by a dietitian not to take cod liver oil as it could be detrimental to my high cholesterol. Omega 3 has had a positive affect.
 
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