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Originally Posted by Skittles56
There are two problems with fish oil capsules. First, the fish oil in them is usually rancid. All of the omega 3 benefit is lost and the rancid oil is actually a source of free radicals, making it very unhealthy for you. Second, all oily fish have some level of mercury and PCBs. Cheaper fish oil capsules are not made from sardines or anchovies, which have the lowest levels of mercury and PCBs.
Check this out:
Is Your Fish Oil Rancid? What you need to know. | Paleo Simplified Energy Bar - Paleo Diet
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Thank you very much for raising those concerns Skittles56.
I really don't know how a simple consumer might address them other than by having a third party professionally testing Omega 3 brands.
I found this major organization, devoted to analyzing Omega 3 companies:
GOED Omega 3
They have got a members section and apparently their mission is to produce and evangelize about the highest quality Omega 3.
If someone is aware of a good brand, rancid, mercury and PCBs-wise, we are all ears.
