Although fish oil is one of the most healthiest supplements out there, I hate taking it because minutes later, I start getting fishy breath and smelly burps. Those of you who have taken fish oil before know exactly what I mean. This smelliness is usually caused by low quality fish oil or low quality capsules that dissolve way before the small intestine (where nutrients get absorbed). I’ll go over a couple of bad fish oil brands and a couple of the best fish oils in this post.
Not the Best Fish Oil Pills I’ve Tried
I’ve tried the Nature Made brand and the Kirkland brand and they both gave me bad aftertastes. Sometimes I would get nauseated from my own burps because they stink so much.
In addition to giving me smelly burps, the amount of EPA/DHA in these pills are quite low (EPA/DHA is the reason why I would want to take fish oil in the first place). For example the NatureMade pills boasts a serving size of 1200mg of fish oil, but only 216 mg of it is EPA and 144 mg of it is DHA. The rest is just 840 mg of filler fish oil that doesn’t give you quite as much benefit (and probably a smellier burp). The Kirkland brand is a similar story.
Best Fish Oil Capsules I’ve Tried
I did some research and found out that not all fish oil pills are created equal. The best fish oil supplements go through a more rigorous refining process and are put through more quality control checks. A lot of these premium fish oils do not leave you with a bad breath after ingesting (no smelly burp!) and also provide a higher concentration of EPA and DHA. Here are a couple of premium fish oil brands of choice.
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega (lemon flavor)
- 650 mg of EPA
- 450 mg of DHA
- 180 mg of other Omega-3s
The Nordic Naturals brand has been around for a long time and all they do for a living is provide high quality fish oil from the non-toxic and mercury-free waters of Norway. Seriously, they make the majority of their money from selling fish oil, so you can imagine the quality you get from Nordic Naturals. The Ultimate Omega version contains double the amount of EPA and DHA in one serving compared to many other other fish oil brands. This is the best fish oil supplement quality-wise.
Controlled Labs Orange OxiMega Fish Oil (orange flavor)
- 800 mg of EPA
- 400 mg of DHA
- 800 mg of mixed fatty acids
Controlled Labs Orange OxiMega Fish Oil is a cheaper alternative that gives you even more EPA and DHA per serving. They haven’t been in the fish oil business as long as Nordic Naturals but they have received great reviews from the body building community.
You Get What You Pay For
Both supplements contain a hint of zesty flavor in them so they both should help prevent that stinky/smelly aftertaste you get after ingesting the supplements. I’ve been taking the Controlled Labs pills and they are working great for me.
If you’ve tried any of these, make sure to leave a comment and share your experience. Also, make sure you let us know if you prefer any other fish oil brands out there.
