A comparative study of reviews on best-selling fish oils on Amazon.com

by Edward Lucas Business Development Head

What are Fish oils?

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are required by the humanbody to carry out certain functions.Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in food by consuming fatty fish and other sea food like shellfish. They are also found in vegetable oils,and Sea weed like Krill.

Omega 3’s can be acquired by eating fish or by taking supplements. Fish that are rich in Omega 3’s are found in cold seas around the world. Common fish that contain high values of Omega 3 fatty acids are: mackerel, herring, tuna, salmon and cod liver. Omega-3 fatty acids are made up of Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). (WebMd, 2018)

Why should we take fish oils?

The human body does not have the ability of producing omega-3 fatty acids therefore they have to be acquired from external sources. Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce pain and swelling. This is why fish oil recommended for patients with psoriasis and dry eyes. Fatty acids prevent blood from clotting and this is why fish oils are usually given to heart patients and those with high triglycerides, Low HDL (good), high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat and depression. (Foundation, 2018)

What are the benefits of Fish Oil
Fish oil are generally taken to lower the level of triglycerides in the body.Fish oils are prescribed for people with high blood pressure, high triglycerides and cholesterol levels. Fish oil has also been knowntohelp in preventing heart attacks or strokes, they are also known for unclogging arteries near the heart. It plays an important role in preventing kidney disease, kidney failure or problems related to diabetes, cirrhosis and heart transplantation.Fish oils have also been known to help people with a number of diseases related to the brain. These include depression, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental impairment diseases.

Fish oil is recommended for people withcommon eye conditions like; cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which affectselder people and could lead to problems with sight.Fish oil provides relief for stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, and phenylketonuria.

Are fish oils safe?

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements don’t usually have negative side effects. When side effects do occur, they are mild like belching, indigestion, or diarrhea. It is unclear whether people with fish allergies should consume fish oil supplements but its best to avoid it. Omega-3 supplements may delay clotting thereforepeople onnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), should usethese supplements with care and only under supervision of a health care provider.

Cod liver oil, is not the same as fish oil and in addition to Omega 3, they contain vitamins A and D. Both of these can be toxic in high doses.

The table below was compiled by carrying out a comparative study of product reviews of popular fish oils sold on Amzaon.com.

Name	Healthy Naturals	Arazo Nutrition	Bio Swartz	Nature’s made	Dr Tobias
Fish Oil	2000 mg	2250mg	3000mg	1200mg	2000 mg
Amount of EPH	800	1200	1200	600-combined EPA & DHA	800
Amount of DHA	600	900	900	600-combined EPA & DHA	600
Enteric Capsule	Yes	No	Coated capsule	Yes	Yes
Burpless	Yes	No	No	No	No
Price per bottle	$20	$20.85	$15.95	$21.95	$28.48
Size of capsules	large	large	large	Small	large
Halal	Yes	No	No	No	No
Oil Rancid	No reports on rancidity	Some reports	Some reports	Some reports	Some reports
% of Omega 3 Fatty acids	70	56	75	50	70

* Customer reviews of the Fish oils on Amazon.com

The recommended daily allowance of Fish oils ranges from 2000mg to 3000mg depending on the need. So it’s important to understand that:

1. Certain brands of Fish oil do not contain as much Omega 3 as the proclaim to be packed in each capsule

2. High amounts of fish oil is not factor to consider while buying Fish oils. The body takes up what is needed and gets rid of the excess.

From the table it can be safely concluded that Fish Oil Omega Gold from Healthy Naturals is a good choice for a supplement when compared to its contemporary supplements today.

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What exactly are we supposed to deduce from this table? Have researchers reported clinically relevant differences between people who consumed fish oils for these individual brands?
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