How to Choose the Best Fish Oil and Omega-3 Supplement with ConsumerLab's Dr. Tod Cooperman

0:00​ What is fish oil
1:10​ What is in fish oil and what does it provide
1:36​ Health benefits of fish oil supplements
4:17​ What to look for when buying fish oil supplements
4:50​ How to store liquid fish oil
5:27​ Side effects of taking fish oil
6:10​ What ConsumerLab found when we tested fish oil supplements

#FishOil​ #Omega3​ #HeartHealth​

[carmellabrown]

This video talks about the benefits of Omega-3/Fish oil. It does not actually tell you which brands are good. You have to go to another page/link for that information. Just an FYI peeps

[suricadena]

So what is the best brand for fish oil?

[jeffgoldstein]

I have a quick question. I have been on Keto for 9 months and lost 80 lbs. I have my blood tests every 3 month. A common theme is that my triglycerides are normal around 76 (last test was 78 MG/DL.) but my HDL is low (31 MG/DL). I was told to get fish oil so I am looking for the correct one (with minimal omega-6) and no or Linoleic acid .

Any help would be appreciated.

-Jeff

[tnvol]

For nearly two decades, the American Heart Association (AHA) has recommended that people with coronary heart disease (CHD) consume omega-3-fatty acids (the kinds of fatty acids found in fish and fish oil) to prevent another heart attack. This recommendation was based on early randomized, controlled trials, which found that fish oil supplementation was associated with lower rates of stroke, heart attack, and death in people who already had heart disease. On the other hand, the impact of fish oil supplements on preventing a first heart attack or stroke (primary prevention) was never clearly demonstrated.

Recently there have been large trials examining the complex relationship between fish oil and heart health. The results have been mixed and somewhat confusing, leaving both patients and physicians to wonder: will fish oil supplements reduce my risk of heart disease?

What’s the connection between fish oil and heart health?
How might omega-3-fatty acids found in fish oil provide heart health? Multiple possibilities have been proposed and are supported by animal research. These protective mechanisms include

stabilizing blood flow in and around the heart
reducing blood triglyceride levels
lowering blood pressure
preventing blood clots
reducing inflammation.
Research examining each of these is ongoing.

Many studies, varied results
Despite these animal data, clinical studies in humans have not consistently supported the protective benefits of fish oil supplementation.

A meta‐analysis published in JAMA Cardiology found no clear benefit to fish oil supplements in preventing heart disease or major cardiovascular disease (CVD) events such as heart attack or stroke, in people who were at increased risk for CVD.

This was followed by the publication of the ASCEND and VITAL trials, both with mixed results. In ASCEND, which examined diabetic patients without known CHD, fish oil supplements did not reduce heart attacks or strokes, but did significantly lower risk of death from heart attack and stroke. VITAL examined the effects of fish oil on primary prevention in people with regular risk of heart disease, and also failed to find a significant reduction in all major CVD events. However, there were fewer heart attacks in study subjects who took fish oil supplements, particularly in those who did not eat fish.

The REDUCE‐IT trial was published next. This trial looked at the effect of high-dose fish oil supplements on people with high blood triglyceride levels who were at elevated CVD risk. In contrast to previous studies, REDUCE-IT found a significant reduction in cardiovascular events among study subjects who took the high-dose fish oil supplements. While most studies have tested 1 gram or less of fish oil with a combination of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA), REDUCE-IT used a dose of 4 grams of EPA alone. (Vascepa, a prescription version of the EPA fish oil supplement used in REDUCE-IT, is FDA-approved to treat very high triglyceride levels of 500 mg/dl or higher. In November, an FDA advisory panel unanimously voted in favor of expanding approved use of Vascepa. If the FDA follows the advisory panel’s recommendation, Vascepa will be able to be prescribed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke. The FDA decision is expected in late December.)

In October 2019, a repeat of the JAMA Cardiology meta-analysis, but now including 13 trials instead of the original 10, was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The addition of these three trials increased the sample size by almost 65%, from 77, 917 study participants to 127, 477 participants. In reanalyzing the expanded data, researchers found that fish oil omega‐3 supplements lowered risk for heart attack and CHD death. There was no effect on stroke. Interestingly, risk reductions appeared to be linearly related to omega‐3 dose. In other words, the higher the dose, the greater the risk reduction.

What does this mean for you?
Omega-3 supplements from fish oil appear to be heart-healthy and have a protective effect on CHD. But before we all start reaching for supplements, it may be worth following a heart-healthy diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables, with lean protein such as fish, as recommended by the AHA. For those of us at highest risk, especially those with elevated triglyceride levels, it is worth speaking with your physician about high dose EPA fish oil supplements.

[rainbow]

Which Fish Oil product would you recommend more:
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega product OR Kirkland Signature Wild Alaskan Fish Oil 1400 MG product?

[NotfromIndia]

How much epa and dpa can atrial fibrillation patient take?

[toocoolcuts]

Thank you for your review. You suggested that if we have questions we could submit them here so here are mine. Have you tested Jarrow Formulas EPA-DHA Balance Odorless Caps and Carlson- Wild Norwegian Elite Omega-3 and if so what did you find in terms of oxidation (levels of peroxide, anisidine & TOTOX levels)?

[maidende]

Does your info behind the paywall look at how oxidised/full of free radicals the different brands are?

[rod]

Is the Kirkland fish oil good quality?

[Jupe]

I notice it has lower my blood pressure. Plus, I can walk further distance without feeling tired.

[eugeniebreida]

Again, thank you. QUESTION:
—What is up/downsides of blood thinning effects of over 2g dhaepa?

[UnitedKonvict]

beautiful video. How do i make sure the fish oil i am taking is not oxidised or gone bad, Do i open a capsule and look for heavy fishy smell?

[eddielee]

I was hoping to get an answer, but got info mercial instead. Too bad.

[theraymont]

Does Consumerlab include only the products which are available the US? Is it useful for the UK for example?

[nunyabizz]

pretty much everyone in the US is low in EPA DHA omega 3, like between 80-95% of people.You should have an Omega 3 index of 8+ and most Merikans are less than 4.

[eugeniebreida]

Thank you for covering fish oil! EPA and DHA : )

[Foxbearcubs]

Would you recommend more concentrated omega for autism child?

[ladonnabellavillalobos]

I’m telling you the honest truth, all she really need is 1 tablespoon a day and it’s better to take the liquid not capsules cause you’re gonna have to take twice as much and it doesn’t taste bad I don’t even like fish no kind of fish but I can handle cod liver oil because it’s not that fishy smell and fish And when I see the benefits I mean, especially if you like to have soft skin and feet I mean he almost don’t have to ever worry about wearing lotion. It’s that good and it’s fantastic for your eyesight seriously because of the vitamin a and it’s not beta carotene it’s retinol That I had a health food store for 30 years someday I’m gonna have a YouTube channel so I can help people because I know so many of the actual people that sell these things and how they’re handled so I know who to buy the best from does it matter how many clinical studies I do I’m talking about people that’s been in this business for like family business you know for centuries

[wildman]

Isn’t calamari oil, a better source of DHA?

[donaldstephensen]

I'm looking for best omega 3 for high triglycerides..thanks