Fish oil
Fish oil or fish oil (Fish Oil) oil is extracted from the skin of a fish head and tail of deep sea fishing. (Especially fish in cold areas If the common fish are less important than those in the cold water), in which fish oil contains many fatty acids. But the important type and is used in medicine is the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which contain polyunsaturated fatty acids. (Polyunsaturated fatty Acid)
The most important fatty acids are fatty acids in the omega-3 group because there are two important acids, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), which are essential fatty acids for the body. The body cannot be created by itself. And must be obtained from food only
The food source with the most important omega-3 fatty acids that we are familiar with is ” fish “, especially seafood such as salmon, anchovies, etc. (freshwater fish, such as catfish, pangasius) and besides. There are also many foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, including walnuts, edamame, soybeans, flaxseed, chia seeds, canola oil, seaweed (such as spirulina), dairy products. (Cow / Goat Milk / Sheep Milk) and there is a small amount in dark green vegetables such as spinach, basil, green bean sprouts.
Fish oil benefits
EPA and DHA are both essential for cell building and repair. To put it simply, it can be said that EPA acts as the cell’s energy carrier, while DHA acts as the structure of the cell membrane. Which is comparable to the house structure If the structure is not strong Various components are also affected (DHA is not found only in the brain. But it is also found in many cells of the body, but most of the DHA is delivered to the brain because it needs the most to help the brain function normally), so inadequate exposure to both of these substances affects all of them. Of the body Including the heart, brain, bones, blood, organs and our mental health.
For the benefits of fish oil that contain important substances like EPA and DHA that are evidenced by current research are as follows.
- EPA helps reduce blood lipid levels of triglycerides. (Triglycerides), which are bad fats that, if accumulated a lot, can lead to diseases such as clogged arteries and heart disease. Eating fish oil containing omega-3 fatty acids is beneficial for non-disease people who want to lower blood triglyceride levels to prevent other complications caused by hyperlipidemia. And those who already have the disease (Taking it together with the usual medication will improve the efficiency of fat loss. But you should consult a doctor first)
- EPA reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseasebecause EPA helps to strengthen the cardiovascular system. Improves the work of the heart However You also need to consume up to 4 grams of fish oil per day of EPA and DHA.
- EPA can help lower high blood pressure to normal levels. (But not much reduction)
- EPA has various anti-inflammatory properties in the bodybecause EPA is an essential component of a substance that the body produces, called ” Plostaglandin “, which reduces vascular inflammation and reduces joint inflammation. EPA can also aid in the delivery of neurotransmitters.
- DHA is a component in brain cells, nerves, and retina. That being said, getting enough DHA can improve thinking and memory. For this reason, DHA may be suitable for people who need a lot of brain nourishment, such as college students who are studying and want to increase their learning. Remembering Or in older people who want to improve memory, thinking, reduce neurodegeneration, however, in terms of memory enhancement, DHA only helps for a short period of time and does not make them smarter at all (but DHA It can be supplemented from the fetus as DHA is a component of the retinal brain cells.If the baby receives adequate intake, it can lead to improved brain and visual development
- DHA may help protect against depression and memory-related or Alzheimer’s disease. (In this section, the research is still conflicting There are both people who have eaten and have worked and did not. But if you want to be sure, I advise you to eat fish often, it’s best) But if you are Alzheimer’s or Alzheimer’s dementia, then this one, even if you eat a lot, fish oil won’t help.
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For more in-depth benefits of fish oil, check out our article 24 Fish Oil Benefits! (2020).
How much fish oil is it good to eat?
- For people who want to prevent or are at risk of arteriosclerosis and heart disease Hypertension Or eat to enhance health Take 1,000 mg of EPA and DHA per day.
- For people with high blood fat or pain in arthritic joints And hope for results on brain maintenance Give yourself 3,000 mg of EPA and DHA a day.
How to eat fish oil
- Each brand of fish oil is labeled with EPA and DHA on the side of the bottle so you know how many tablets you need to eat one day. In which you can eat the same average after all 3 meals
- It should be eaten under good nutrition, eat a whole group of other foods, not just fish oil.
- Even at present there is research that indicates Eating fish oil has almost no effect on the development of stasis. (Not at risk of bleeding easily), but it is recommended that you stop taking fish oil at least 15 days before a dental surgery.
- For pregnant women There are currently several studies that indicate Eating fish oil will not have any negative effect on the pregnancy. With a suggestion that Pregnant women who are 25-35 weeks pregnant and nursing women should receive 1-2 capsules of DHA per day to help enhance the brain and vision development of babies and children.
- For people taking anticoagulants for heart disease and stroke or others, including patients with liver and kidneys. Must be under a doctor’s supervision if taking fish oil
Choosing to buy fish oil
- Choose natural sources such as those from deep sea fish. It is examined to the concentration of fatty acids that we need. Including free from contaminants that may be attached to the fish (At present, in some sea waters there will be a high amount of toxic residue In some fish caught in these sites Therefore, it can be contaminated with toxins such as Dioxin, Methyl mercury and Polychlorinated biphenyl).
- Passed the GMP standard and inspected pathogens and heavy metals. Including lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic
- Both EPA and DHA amounts must be over 20%, as some brands state that they are 1,000 milligrams of fish oil, but they contain very little EPA and DHA. The rest is just flour and other ingredients that are hammered into tablets.
- The proportion of EPA: DHA should be 3: 2, eg EPA 180 mg. And DHA 120 mg. This is the proportion believed to be the most effective.
- The pellet form should be a soft gel that is sealed because it will protect the unsaturated fatty acids inside the body during consumption. If a pill is packed in a hard capsule, there may be a leak on the edge of the tablet. This causes air to enter and oxidize until unsaturated fatty acids are decomposed and the amount of essential fatty acids decreases.
- Should have vitamin E mixed with. Because unsaturated fatty acids are very easily broken down Therefore, it is necessary to have Vitamin E to act as Antioxidant, helping to maintain the condition and the amount of important substances to the maximum while waiting for consumption.
- The bottle should be opaque, light and weather proof. And if it is light too, it is even better for easy portability (Because you have to eat after every meal)
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- For packaging in plastic bottles Should be a pharmaceutical grade plastic bottle. This is because it will have better standards than conventional food grade plastic bottles (Plastics may react with the products they contain Especially when it has to be stored for a long time)
- For packaging in glass bottles It has the advantage of being neutral, not reacting to the products it contains. It should be an opaque, tea-colored bottle that is more opaque, the better.
Which brand of fish oil is good?
In fact, you can eat any brand of fish oil. Because the results are no different (Eat up to the recommended amount, it will be fine) or if you are still healthy, eat a full 5 groups, eat foods containing omega-3 fatty acids on a regular basis, eat steamed or boiled fish. Get at least 3 servings per week on a regular basis. You may not need to consume fish sauce at all.
But if I will give you advice First of all, you have to choose from brands. By focusing on brands that are reliable first (For reasons of quality and safety) and the second is equally important is that ” must be worth the money we pay ” as well. As for the content of the important substances, almost all brands have the same amount. And as I mentioned earlier, any brand will give almost no difference if eaten as the recommended amount.
As for fish oil imported or foreign, as far as we can find, it is not better than that produced in Thailand. (It is true that there may be better production standards. But overall, it will have a more expensive price and it doesn’t seem worth much. And before sending it from abroad to our hands as well, I don’t know how to get through the storage How’s the weather And how much time does it take to transport) So in this article, we recommend and rank only the most popular brands of fish sauce sold in Thailand. (Available in department stores, pharmacies, and general e-commerce websites) By grading it mainly based on the information on the manufacturer’s website. From production standards, certification of raw materials used, etc. Including the characteristics of the product that we have purchased to try and review as follows
1. MEGA We care FISH OIL 1000 mg
Fish oil, Mega We care brand (Mega We care)
Care Mega (Mega We care) Fish oil is produced in Thailand, I would rather trust in the quality and production standards. (At an affordable price) because Mega is the first and only pharmaceutical factory in Thailand that has passed the international standard production (GMP) to 2 institutions: TGA from Australia and BfArM from Germany. Every product, including the fish oil produced, is researched, manufactured, quality controlled and tested for contaminants and heavy metals. And more importantly, Mega also produces soft capsules with advanced technologies such as SOLVENT FREE (soft capsule manufacturing technology to reduce solvent consumption and make consumers safe from unnecessary residues), ADDED PRESERVATIVES. (Special technology and sterile processes Control of production without preservatives in capsules) and quality control by QUALITY ASSURANCE andQUALITY CONTROL under pharmaceutical production standards (Even though the fish oil produced is just a supplement)
- Brand reliability: 10/10 points.
- Bottle packaging: 5/5 points *
- Bottle style: Opaque plastic bottle (pharmaceutical grade) covered with plastic seal.
- Bottle cap: screw-on type (I feel the bottle is closed very tightly)
- Bottle seal: Yes (Seal is very tight)
- Quality and content of active ingredients: 10/10 points
- Fish oil: 1,000 mg.
- EPA: 180 mg.
- DHA: 120 mg.
- Vitamin E: 1.4 mg.
- Smell: 4.5 / 5 points ( has a slight fishy smell )
- Value: 9/10 points
- Price per tablet: 3.266 baht **
- Total score 38.5 / 40 points
2. VISTRA SALMON FISH OIL 1000 mg
Vistra brand fish oil
Swiss Travel (Vistra) Another brand that Thailand had to dig a well. This brand of supplement, I also eat it a lot. Vistra’s is salmon oil produced in Thailand. Using raw materials imported from Iceland. Company information related to production and quality control, I couldn’t find any information on the Vistra website. As for the reason that this brand is the second most popular is because of the price that is worth it. (The cheapest of the 10 brands) Plus this brand also contains a higher amount of vitamin E than other brands ( actually vitamin E only helps maintain the condition and the amount of important substances to the maximum while waiting for consumption. It is more or less there is no difference. Please have some is enough. Even if we collect good medicine and eat it out quickly, you don’t have to worry )
- Brand reliability: 8/10 points.
- Bottle packaging: 5/5 points.
- Bottle style: Light brown glass bottle (very opaque) covered with plastic seal.
- Bottle cap: screw-on type (I feel the bottle is closed very tightly)
- Bottle seal: Yes
- Quality and content of active ingredients: 10/10 points
- Fish oil: 1,000 mg.
- EPA: 180 mg.
- DHA: 120 mg.
- Vitamin E: 9.09 mg.
- Smell: 5/5 points ( No fishy smell. Like the smell of ordinary pills )
- Value for money: 10/10 points
- Price per tablet: 2.044 baht
- Total score 38/40 points
3. BEWEL SALMON FISH OIL 1000 mg
Bewell Brand Fish Oil (Bewel)
Bevel (Bewel) formulated with Swiss Travel at a cheaper price. Salmon oil made in Thailand, the same factory as Vistra (Pronova Laboratories) uses imported ingredients from Iceland and has the same amount of active ingredient. Through quality inspection since the process of selecting raw materials and in accordance with the international GMP production standards, in terms of reliability, to be honest, I have never seen this brand before. But the quality is probably the same as the Vistra brand
- Brand reliability: 6.5 / 10 points.
- Bottle packaging: 5/5 points.
- Bottle style: Light brown glass bottle (very opaque) covered with plastic seal.
- Bottle cap: airtight type (I feel the bottle is closed very tightly)
- Bottle seal: No
- Quality and content of active ingredients: 10/10 points
- Fish oil: 1,000 mg.
- EPA: 180 mg.
- DHA: 120 mg.
- Vitamin E: 9.09 mg.
- Smell: 5/5 points ( No fishy smell. Like the smell of ordinary pills )
- Value: 9/10 points
- Price per tablet: 3.166 baht
- Total score 35.5 / 40 points
4. BLACKMORES fish oil 1000
Blackmores brand fish oil (Blackmores)
Blackmores’s (Blackmores) fish oil Australian citizenship. For me, this brand is considered the most reliable. (Prices are the same) has been accepted for a long time in our home. Because it is one of the first brands to open the food supplement market in Thailand Outstanding in terms of selecting high quality raw materials Manufactured in accordance with international regulations and standards regulated by Australia. And passed the examination for mercury and lead as well As for the reason that this brand comes in 4th place is because of the price and the scent that is rated as strong But if you do not have a problem with the price and get some fishy smell. This brand is considered to be the best choice.
- Brand reliability: 10/10 points.
- Bottle packaging: 4.5 / 5 points.
- Bottle style: light brown glass bottle (medium opaque) without plastic seal
- Bottle cap: airtight type (I feel the bottle is closed tightly)
- Bottle seal: No
- Quality and content of active ingredients: 10/10 points
- Fish oil: 1,000 mg.
- EPA: 180 mg.
- DHA: 120 mg.
- Vitamin E: 10 IU.
- Odor: 2/5 points ( has the most fishy smell after Amsel )
- Value for money: 8.5 / 10 points
- Price per tablet: 3.738 baht
- Total score 35/40 points
5.NUTRAKAL Salmon Oil Fish Omega 3
Nutrakal brand fish oil (Nutrakal)
Chattanooga Travel Claire (Nutrakal) salmon oil produced in Thailand. Using imported water from Norway Certified by ISO 9000 and ISO 12000, the information about production and quality control cannot be found.
- Brand reliability: 6.5 / 10 points.
- Bottle packaging: 4.5 / 5 points.
- Bottle style: opaque plastic bottle (Grade unknown) no plastic seal (But comes in a box covered with a plastic seal)
- Bottle cap: airtight type (I feel the bottle is closed tightly, medium tight)
- Bottle seal: Yes
- Quality and content of active ingredients: 10/10 points
- Fish oil: 1,000 mg.
- EPA: 180 mg.
- DHA: 120 mg.
- Vitamin E: 4 mg.
- Smell: 4.5 / 5 points ( has a slight fishy smell )
- Value: 9.5 / 10 points
- Price per tablet: 2.916 baht
- Total score 35/40 points
6. NUTRI MASTER FISH OIL 1000 mg.
Fish oil, Nutri Master brand
Nutri Master (Nutri Master) As you know, this is a fish oil produced in Thailand. Using raw materials imported from Norway And contains ingredients like standard fish oil recipes And classified as having the cheapest price
- Brand reliability: 5.5 / 10 points.
- Bottle packaging: 4.5 / 5 points.
- Bottle style: opaque plastic bottle (Grade unknown) covered with plastic seal
- Bottle cap: screw-on type (I feel the bottle is closed tightly)
- Bottle seal: Yes
- Quality and content of active ingredients: 10/10 points
- Fish oil: 1,000 mg.
- EPA: 180 mg.
- DHA: 120 mg.
- Vitamin E: 5.5 IU
- Smell: 4.5 / 5 points ( very little fishy smell )
- Value: 9.5 / 10 points
- Price per tablet: 2.933 baht
- Total score 34/40 points
7. HOF FISH OIL 1000 MG.
Fish Oil Pharmahof Brand (HOF)
Pharma Hoffmann (PHARMAHOF) oil, produced in Thailand. Using raw materials imported from Iceland. It has passed the GMP evaluation. Pharmahov is a brand that produces both traditional medicine, cosmeceutical, nutritional supplements and medical devices.
- Brand reliability: 6/10 points.
- Bottle packaging: 3/5 points.
- Bottle style: Light brown glass bottle (less opaque) without plastic seal (But comes in a box covered with a plastic seal)
- Bottle cap: Screw-on type that needs to be pressed and turned. (I feel the bottle is not closed tightly)
- Bottle seal: Yes
- Quality and content of active ingredients: 10/10 points
- Fish oil: 1,000 mg.
- EPA: 180 mg.
- DHA: 120 mg.
- Vitamin E: 7.5 mg.
- Smell: 3/5 points ( Has a very fishy smell )
- Value: 9.5 / 10 points
- Price per tablet: 2.633 baht
- Total score 31.5 / 40 points
8. Giffarine FISH OIL 1000
Fish oil brand Giffarine (Giffarine)
Giffarine, fish oil produced in Thailand. Standard formula like common fish oil. But considered to be twice as expensive than other brands
- Brand reliability: 7/10 points.
- Bottle packaging: 4/5 points.
- Bottle style: opaque plastic bottle (Grade unknown) covered with plastic seal
- Bottle cap: screw-on type (I feel the bottle is closed tightly)
- Bottle seal: Yes
- Quality and content of active ingredients: 10/10 points
- Fish oil: 1,000 mg.
- EPA: 180 mg.
- DHA: 120 mg.
- Vitamin E: 1.3 mg.
- Smell: 4.5 / 5 points ( very little fishy smell )
- Value: 5.5 / 10 points
- Price per tablet: 7 baht
- Total score 31/40 points
9. watsons FISH OIL 1000 MG
Watsons brand fish oil
Watson (Watsons), fish oil produced in Thailand and can be purchased exclusively at Watsons. Using raw materials from Iceland and passed GMP production standards, fish oil formula is the same as standard fish oil formula (EPA 180 mg. And DHA 120 mg.), But does not contain vitamin E.
- Brand reliability: 7/10 points.
- Package bottle: 3.5 / 5 points
- Bottle style: Light brown glass bottle (less opaque) covered with plastic seal
- Bottle cap: airtight type (I feel the bottle is not tightly closed)
- Bottle seal: No
- Quality and content of active ingredients: 8/10 points
- Fish oil: 1,000 mg.
- EPA: 180 mg.
- DHA: 120 mg.
- Vitamin E: No
- Smell: 3/5 points ( Has a very fishy smell )
- Value: 9.5 / 10 points
- Price per tablet: 2.916 baht
- Total score 31/40 points
10. AMSEL Fish Oil 1,000 mg.
Amsel brand fish oil
The cells (Amsel) Fish oil is produced in Canada. But imported, packaged and distributed in Thailand by Amsel Nutritional Co., Ltd. This company has been certified by the Ministry of Commerce for the establishment and operation. Including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in regards to good production (GMP)
- Brand reliability: 6.5 / 10 points.
- Bottle packaging: 4/5 points.
- Bottle style: Brown glass bottle (moderately opaque)
- Bottle cap: airtight type (I feel the bottle is closed tightly)
- Bottle seal: No
- Quality and content of active ingredients: 9.5 / 10 points
- Fish oil: 1,000 mg.
- EPA: 180 mg.
- DHA: 120 mg.
- Vitamin E: 1 mg.
- Smell: 1/5 points ( has the most fishy smell )
- Value: 9.5 / 10 points
- Price per tablet: 2.716 baht
- Total score 30.5 / 40 points
Note :
- * The packaging bottle is determined by the appearance of the bottle (Glass / Plastic Bottle) Style of the cap. And ease of use
- ** Most fish oils include 9 brands on the Thai maid website. Buy them from e-commerce website (Shopee), we consider choosing from stores with the best reviews and the cheapest prices. (All brands selected are popular brands and have multiple vendors) except for Watsons that we purchase directly from Watsons.
