Comments on: The Importance of Omega-3 Fish Oil (& The Best Way to Get It)

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 12:06:28 +0000

How do you and your family eat sardines? Hoping for some ways to disguise the taste, as I’m not a fan of just eating them straight out of the can. Thank you

By: Emery

Emery — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:10:41 +0000

In reply to Abha Alexandre. My kids enjoy a plant based Omega blend that you can either swallow or chew.

By: Abha Alexandre

Abha Alexandre — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:15:11 +0000

In reply to Yael Scutaru. Hi Katie Thank you so much for always providing us with great research and sources. I love your website and always learn something new. You have helped me make better and healthier choices for my family. I want to if have any recommendation for kids on the fish oil. Thank you

By: Emery

Emery — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:16:17 +0000

In reply to Carol. My kids take a plant based Omega blend that they can either chew or swallow the capsules. We switched when I learned that the Omegas come from the algae the fish eat, not the fish themselves. I can share some of the research they've done on Omegas.

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 01:08:32 +0000

In reply to Carol. There certainly is a lot of controversy right now, about that particular product and about fish oil in general. I personally am opting to get my omega-3s from whole fish at this point.

By: Carol

Carol — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 17:52:24 +0000

Hello! What do you recommend these days for an 8 year old and adults? Right now we’re using Green pasture fermented cod liver oil and butter. I’ve read about the controversy – is this still an excellent product or do you suggest something else that’s better?

By: Emery

Emery — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 19:21:21 +0000

In reply to Jenna Ramirez. I switched to a plant based Omega and took either 925 mg or somedays I doubled it. We made the switch when I found out that the fish doesn't actually make the Omegas, its the plants that they eat.

By: Jenna Ramirez

Jenna Ramirez — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:58:12 +0000

Hi! How many mg of fish oil did you take a day when pregnant?

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Wed, 20 May 2020 02:53:35 +0000

In reply to Christy. I think sardines are a great option and would also considering adding in salmon roe and lots of olive oil and avocado oil. If I was pregnant now, i'd focus my diet mostly on protein from quality sources, lots of greens and cooked vegetables, brightly colored things like beets and sweet potatoes and berries, and enough salt and healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, etc).

By: Christy

Christy — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:47:37 +0000

Hi! This is so helpful! I’m 45 and just found out I’m pregnant – God has a great sense of humor, as my youngest is 8! So I’m working to be extra careful with what I eat this time around. In looking at this, and comparing it with the WAPF pregnancy diet, I’m thinking I should try to eat sardines a couple times a week (good thing I like sardines!) and also do some supplementation – maybe the normal recommended dose. I noticed that your pregnancy diet post is several years old. Is there anything that you would change at this point, other than the Omega 3 source?

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 22:28:35 +0000

In reply to Alisha. It's a seasonal decision based on testing their Vitamin D levels but I do use the liquid for the little ones who can't swallow pills yet.

By: Alisha

Alisha — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:38:17 +0000

Hi there, after reading through the comments I saw that you linked the Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega for children, is that correct? That is capsules I believe, so do you break them open for younger children, or would you recommend the Nordic Naturals liquid for children?

Also, do you give your children omega supplements as well as vitamin d supplements, or do you feel that is overlapping and not needed? Or is it a seasonal decision for you? Thanks so much!

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:32:49 +0000

In reply to carla hoyle. It's going to depend on the individual...

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 18:00:10 +0000

In reply to Valerie. I'm not familiar with him...

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 14:46:15 +0000

Hi Katie! I’m just curious if you included Ray Peat’s (PHD) research on polyunsaturated fats? Other than food sources (which I allow but allergic to seafood) he would eliminate (ex: avocados) but that is extreme. I won’t touch any Omega supplements as a result of this information. Did you come across his research and draw any conclusions from it? Sometimes I question the ratios conventional sources say are what we need. All the studies I read were short term, much like ingesting synthetic vitamin (hormone) D and both having a boomerang effect later on the immune system with long term use.
I have no idea what we need to thrive, maybe it’s different for everyone but we’re always learning what we once thought was iron clad was incorrect which leaves me questioning everything these days 😉
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By: Valerie

Valerie — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 03:08:39 +0000

Hi, have you looked into the work of Vin Kutty and his omega 3 supplements?

By: Emery

Emery — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 02:19:47 +0000

We have switched to a plant based, Vegan Omega. No concern for over fishing or toxins in the water. I swallow mine but my boys just chew it and no fishes taste!!
I even use it as a face oil a few nights a week.

By: carla hoyle

carla hoyle — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 15:00:20 +0000

In reply to Katie - Wellness Mama. How many cans of the sardines a week would one eat, two? Would that be enough and better than taking a pill.. (even Nordic naturals?)

By: Shell

Shell — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 21:20:05 +0000

Hi Katie,
I like the Nordic Naturals brand that you recommended and was wondering what dose I should give to my 7 year old son. Can you please advise? I’ve given him the Nordic Naturals kid version liquid in the past and I’m ready for him to try the capsule form.

By: Emma

Emma — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 20:56:40 +0000

In reply to Leslie Lefevre hanson. Thank you! What's the name of the one you take that's checked for over 260 toxins?