Best quality fish oil in NZ for inflammation and cognition?

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TeaLeaf

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#213808 13-Apr-2017 11:09

Ive had a spout with my health and due to a LOT of inflammation my thyroid has spat the dummy.

Im drinking Turmeric Tea, but the Holistic Dr said 3mg of fish oil a day.

I also eat sardines or wild salmon 3-4 times a week.

But if anyone knows the best brand of capsules Id be stoked.

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#1763690 13-Apr-2017 11:36

have a look around healthpost.co.nz, I've always found the brands they stock to be really good, and often cheaper than the shops even when you put postage into it

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#1763691 13-Apr-2017 11:38

I generally order from the USA, Vitacost. Delivery US$10 for a decent sized box in a couple of weeks. If that's all you want it's probably not economic. In that case I buy whatever odourless version is on special at Health 2000.

TeaLeaf

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#1763848 13-Apr-2017 14:36

DPA is for the Brain and EPA is for inflammation etc? I know Im being very generic here, or I have it around the wrong way?

I saw GO 2000mg in the chemist. Is it all pretty much equal?

I considered the Ethical Nutrients liquid version as I have a compromised digestion due to medications.

Cheers all

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#1763859 13-Apr-2017 14:45

It's not all equal. Someone did a report last year, have a read of the media coverage, but I don't think full results were released.

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#1763862 13-Apr-2017 14:51

You will have far better results with a pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory than any natural therapy (and good peer reviewed science back that up in terms of efficacy and safety).

I find Naproxen is a miracle anti-inflammatory. It's not very common in this part of the world, but is available over the counter and is very well tolerated.

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wasabi2k

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#1763863 13-Apr-2017 14:51

Not to cast aspersions on your holistic doctor, but are you also pursuing "traditional" medical advice?

Hypo and Hyper thyroidism are bad news - which can be well treated with appropriate medical treatment.

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#1763882 13-Apr-2017 15:19

I use https://www.bepure.co.nz/collections/all/products/bepure-three-fish-oil

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TeaLeaf

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#1763883 13-Apr-2017 15:20

Yeah i do use anti inflammatories for pain, but with a compromised gut I just cant.

This is more a holistic approach at reducing antibodies, its not the be all and end all Im not that holistically nuts lol. A good solid diet like Terry Wahls who went from MS to riding horses again, being a scientist she created a mitochondria repair diet. I dont buy into all of it, but there is a lot of good in fruit and veg and my digestion doesnt handle red meat well or fats like cheese (oh i miss cheese).

So this is more supplemental query on quality rather than opinion of efficacy if I may ask to stay on topic.

Cheers

TeaLeaf

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#1763885 13-Apr-2017 15:22

geekiegeek:

I use https://www.bepure.co.nz/collections/all/products/bepure-three-fish-oil

My goodness GG thats some POTENT ship right there, knocks the socks of ethical nutrients. Ultra high in both EPA/DPA./

How long have you used and have you ever felt any difference in using fish oil?

TeaLeaf

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#1763890 13-Apr-2017 15:28

Oh im incorrect it seem EN fish oil is 1.9gm EPA and 927mg DHA

http://ethicalnutrients.com.au/Products/Product?groupkey=O3FOL