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RE: Best type / brand of fish oil?
(Please move this to the Weightlifting & Fitness subforum if appropriate, just bumping it to avoid a new thread.)
I'm looking at trying NOW's Neptune Krill Oil.
https://www.nowfoods.com/supplements/nep...l-softgels
https://www.nowfoods.com/now/nowledge/ne...properties
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) 120 mg
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 70 mg
Phospholipids 390 mg
Esterified Astaxanthin 750 mcg
There's some support out there for fish oil helping to normalize blood pressure, which is a long-term concern of mine, but also interested in it for the more well-documented nootropic benefits, especially since I'm dragging badly in the mornings this winter.
Any thoughts on this product or experiences with this use?
Hidey-ho, RVFerinos!
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RE: Best type / brand of fish oil?
(11-29-2017 09:08 AM)Jetset Wrote: (Please move this to the Weightlifting & Fitness subforum if appropriate, just bumping it to avoid a new thread.)
I'm looking at trying NOW's Neptune Krill Oil.
https://www.nowfoods.com/supplements/nep...l-softgels
https://www.nowfoods.com/now/nowledge/ne...properties
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) 120 mg
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 70 mg
Phospholipids 390 mg
Esterified Astaxanthin 750 mcg
There's some support out there for fish oil helping to normalize blood pressure, which is a long-term concern of mine, but also interested in it for the more well-documented nootropic benefits, especially since I'm dragging badly in the mornings this winter.
Any thoughts on this product or experiences with this use?
Why get krill oil when you can get fish oil with much higher EPA/DHA? If you want the astaxanthin, then supplement independently. If you're concerned about efficacy, order from a reputable vendor, or get a prescription for Lovaza.
If you're concerned about blood pressure, then exercise aerobically 3-5x per week, 1/2 hour per day, cut out red meat whenever possible, eat your veggies, consume plenty of dairy, and reduce stress. CoQ10 should also help. You could drink tons of hibiscus tea, but I noticed no difference when doing so.
I also struggle with blood pressure, and it's solely because of stress (I do everything else above). I went on a beta blocker short term to see what would happen, and it dropped my blood pressure from 140/90 to 110/70. But your heart can't beat as fast, which affected my athletic performance. I dropped it right now hoping to relieve stress, but I may have to go back on it for long-term health considerations.
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Jetset
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RE: Best type / brand of fish oil?
(11-30-2017 11:58 AM)PUA_Rachacha Wrote: If you're concerned about blood pressure, then exercise aerobically 3-5x per week, 1/2 hour per day, cut out red meat whenever possible, eat your veggies, consume plenty of dairy, and reduce stress. CoQ10 should also help. You could drink tons of hibiscus tea, but I noticed no difference when doing so.
^ Done, and I'm in a good position with it. I hadn't considered CoQ10, but that's a good one for me to look into, thanks.
Supposedly, 100% krill oil is less likely to be rancid (due to the astaxanthin), and generally of higher quality. I know there was some discussion about it in this and other fish oil threads, and figure it's worth trying out.
Hidey-ho, RVFerinos!
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