Hate Fish - alternatives/supplements for Omega-3s?

[Anonymous]

TTC and my OB/Gyn recommended some fish oil supplements to take since I can't stand fish or shellfish. The only problem is that the capsules smell even worse than fish and have a horrible aftertaste and I figure if they make me ill now that's not going to improve if I get pregnant. There are a million different supplements out there -- can anybody recommend a brand of Omega-3 supplements that don't have fish oil?

[Anonymous]

I take Nordic Naturals fish oils capsules which I get at whole foods. They are lemon flavored and I honestly cannot taste or smell the lemon, let alone ANY hint of fish. I would never know that I was taking fish oil.

http://www.nordicnaturals.com/

[Anonymous]

If you're on (or open to) a prescription prenatal, Prenexa uses a plant-based DHA source. It's one capsule (although HUGE) for the DHA and multi, and coated so there is no real taste (if anything it is sort of sweet, almost chocolatey).

[Anonymous]

"Expecta", a non fish source of omega 3 especially designed for pregnant women...

[Anonymous]

NatureMade has burpless fish oil pills and I don't smell them at all.

[Anonymous]

reminder- do not take these supplements with mecury! Some of these supplements contain it!

[Anonymous]

You can get a decent dose of omega 3s just by eating a handful of raw walnuts. Great with jumbo raisins or dates, or tossed on salad, or mixed with chopped chicken, green apples, and celery, and your favorite mayo. I love grapeseed oil vegenaisse, which is in the fridge case at Whole Foods or My Organic Market. The walnut halves at Trader Joe's are the best.

[Anonymous]

I have been taking chewable ones that I found at Trader Joes. They are marketed for kids, but they contain Omega 3 and DHA. 200mg each. They taste like gummy candies and don't have any fishy taste at all. I haven't mentioned this to my doctor yet, but don't see what problems there would be.

[Anonymous]

Great stuff -- thank you all for the numerous recommendations. Muuuuuch happier now.

[Anonymous]

The Nordic Naturals are third-party tested and contain no mercury. They're made from sardines and other small fish----not the large fish that have a higher risk of containing mercury.

[Anonymous]

Omacor is a prescription fish oil pill that does not smell and is even safe to take during pregnancy. Ask your Dr about it...he/she could give you a prescription...is covered by all major insurance plans.

[Anonymous]

Spectrum also is a good brand - I think Whole Foods has it. It is made with small fish, so little mercury risk, and I didn't notice fishiness when I took it during pregnancy.

[Anonymous]

Flax seed has lots of good Omega 3's as well. I use it in my kid's oatmeal, my smoothies, weekend pancakes, even bread, pizza dough, muffins, etc. Maybe a slight nutty taste, but nothing offensive or long-lasting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Flax seed has lots of good Omega 3's as well. I use it in my kid's oatmeal, my smoothies, weekend pancakes, even bread, pizza dough, muffins, etc. Maybe a slight nutty taste, but nothing offensive or long-lasting.

I also recommend flaxseed, flaxseed meal, and walnuts. All delicious and healthy sources of omega-3s. You can buy omega-3 eggs from hens fed flax, too.