Fish oil is thought to have many medical benefits. Some of the commonly known uses include reducing cardiovascular diseases, retinal diseases, inflammatory and arthritic conditions, and certain types of cancer. Although a new report just came out suggesting fish oil could cause a greater risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Some studies have shown a possible reduction of weight loss in patients using chemotherapy. There is no proof to date that fish oils prevents Alzheimer’s Disease, migraine headaches, multiple sclerosis, infertility or psoriasis.
How does one know which product to choose?

According to consumerslab.com, only 17 out of 24 products passed quality testing. Some had less fish oil than advertised on the label, others simply contaminated or spoiled.
Among those not acceptable:
                         
Master Omega-3 Natural Lemon Flavor
 
Natural Factors RxOmega-3 Factors EPA 400mg/DHA 200 mg (400 mg EPA and 200 mg DHA per soft gel
 
Spring Valley Triple Strength Enteric Coated Fish Oil (647 mg EPA and 253 mg DHA per soft gel
 
NOW Neptune Krill Oil (75 mg EPA and 45 mg DHA per soft gel, 2 per day)  
The Simpsons Berry Squirts (55 mg EPA and 35 mg DHA per soft gel
 
Wellements PharmaOmega learn (250 mg EPA and 100 mg DHA per soft gel
 
Also, please note the following misleading claims”
 
"Pharmaceutical grade" -- Although some products claim to be "pharmaceutical grade" this term means nothing, as the FDA has not defined what would constitute a pharmaceutical grade fish oil product. In fact, one product which made this claim, Natural Factors Rx Omega-3 failed testing for having less EPA than claimed. "Tested in FDA approved laboratories" -- The FDA does not approve analytical laboratories so these claims are not correct, although laboratories may be FDA registered and inspected. In addition, be aware that term "krill oil" in the name of Finest Natural Omega-3 Krill Oil (Walgreens store brand), is misleading: The side-label on the product shows it to contain twice as much fish oil (300 mg) as krill oil (150 mg). Of the EPA + DHA found in testing only about 12% apparently came from krill oil.
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