Best omega 3-6-9 oil nutritional supplements according to redditors

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Welp, I guess I’ll go for it. I’ll be brief on each point, but I’d be happy to expand/link studies for anyone interested.

I do have a bio degree / STEM background and put a lot of research, time and trial-&-error into my “plan.” Some of it came from doctors, some stuff I just tried and it worked. Everything I will list has some research backing why it would affect cognition or mood (usually comes down to hormones).

Also, PSA: I have a genetic disorder and this is not a one-size-fits-all deal. Each person should prob take a hard look at their diet, overall health and genetics when changing nutrition for mental health.

Phew! Here we go:

• I take this fish oil, 1 pill/day (at night after dinner). Got better mood results taking the recommended 2/day split up 12 hrs apart, but it gave me bile attacks/threw off my hormones cuz too much fat for me.
  
• 400 IU Vit D (morning)
  
• 100mg calcium + 100mg magnesium mixed w/ 45mcg Vit K2 in water (at night w/ fish oil)
  
• 1/2 Tbsp gelatin in smoothies
  
• Fixed Vit B deficiencies - I have MTHFR and needed converted methyl folate (I take 200mg/day since I am the genetic variant that can get some from food), I also take methylated B12 2-3x week (1,000mcg sublingual spray)
  
• Eat 3-6 servings green veggies each day (w/ variety: spinach & Swiss chard in smoothie, asparagus w/ lunch, broccoli w/ dinner, etc.)
  
• Replaced almost all processed sugar w/ fruit, some ones I believe are nutrient dense: kiwis, berries, grapes
  
• Cut down on coffee: took a one month break as an experiment, I believe too much caffeine (90mg+/day) was yo-yoing both my blood sugar and neurotransmitters
  
• Addressed my insulin resistance: I am lean and athletic, but still couldn’t handle 30g+ sugar/day
  
• Maintain carbs 30-50g/day and minimal-modest fat intake and modest protein intake; I tried keto and it fucked my mood up big time, the excess fat messed w/ my hormones (this was even after doing it for a while, excess fat raises estrogen) (BUT! Brain and nerves need fat too, don’t over-restrict) (Variety of fats good: a little animal fat, the fish oil + GLA omega-6s inc. in the one I linked, olive oil for cooking, etc.)
  
• Got on a simple electrolyte supplement and drink tons of water all throughout the day, I don’t chug but I am never even close to dehydrated
  
• Stopped letting my blood sugar drop, take snacks always
  
• BONUS: I take 250mg grape seed extract for my battle w/ Candida overgrowth and my poor circulation ... I think it may have helped a smidge and it lowers blood sugar, so it cancels that “spike” I’d normally get w/ my bfast
  
  Also, sleeeep. I have a sleep disorder and sometimes, I have to sleep 10 hrs if I had a bad night or two. A lot of people think depression is sleeping too much ... the opposite can also be true. Quality > quantity sleep.
  
  Oh, and I exercise often. I did OK sedentary three months this year after major surgery, but I feel much better lifting 2-3x week, cardio 1-2x and HIIT 1-2x.

Sorry to hear that. Here is a vegan omega 3 supplement: https://www.amazon.com/Potent-Vegan-Supplement-Essential-Vitamin/dp/B00QCR00SW

this has omega 3, 6 and 9's: https://www.amazon.com/Vegetarian-Formula-Essential-Purity-Products/dp/B01EVITLHE?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2&th=1

eh, basically 4 ingredients.

1. meal replacement powder (basically gives me about 30-40% of daily vitamin requirements). I use a local store brand but Slim-Fast or Nutri-bar work. Dry powder is about 100 calories, along with about 15% of daily fiber.
   
   
2. Muscle mlik (lean) - mostly whey protein (16g), but also gives a relatively balanced amount of vitamins (bumps the total vitamin amount to about 50%) and calories/fat (150)
   
   
3. Hemp Protein (provides a 50% of your daily fiber requirements, and also a good amount of protein (11g) and 130 calories.
   
   
4. milk. about 750mL of homogenized (3.25% fat) milk. That's a big chunk, about 450 calories, 24g of protein, and obviously calcium and vitamins.
   
   i use a 1L water bottle. 1 scoop of each powder, milk until it's not quite full, shake it up and go.
   
   total: around 830 calories, 65% of your daily fiber requirements, 50g of protein (which is 100% of your daily requirement if you're not a pro athlete) from 2 sources (cows and hemp plants), 50% of all vitamins and minerals. Basically equivalent to 2 Soylent meals (each soylent meal is only 25% of daily requirements). For the extra calories, it isn't hard - eat junk food or whatever the hell you like.
   
   The nutrition powder i use is based on soy, so technically i'm getting nutrients from 3 sources (soy, cows, hemp) but if you can't take soy, there's still options.
   
   In the end it's basically just looking at the nutrition label, and adding the numbers together. That's all Soylent really is, too. Just in a more convenient package.

I believe the reason people take fish oil is for the omega fatty acids. These also naturally occur in other foods, it just happens to be very abundant in fish oil. Amazon has some vegan options which are about the same price or cheaper compared to the fish oil options, but you might be able to find vegan options at a natural food store/pharmacy as well.

Flavored Hemp Oil - 1000 Mg -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JYTDVCS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Its really hard, i completely understand. You are not a lost cause, there is something out there that will work for you, you just have to find it. Also be sure to work on identifying any lifestyle factors that may be contributing. This includes physical health issues such as vitamin D deficiency, thyroid hormone imbalance, vitamin/mineral deficiency, lack of omega 3s in your diet (a person with depression should be taking 1-2g of a high quality omega 3 supplement daily (with a meal) which contains roughly around 60% EPA, 40% DHA. heres one that fits that description, a person with depression should take 3 per day. For those people (like myself) who eat a plant based diet, i take these which are omega 3s extracted from algae (fish have omega 3s because they eat algae). I also take a vitamin D3 supplement daily because i can't get enough sun naturally, and i keep a calcium/magnesium/zinc complex and multi-vitamin in my cabinet to take a few times a week on those days when I have been really busy and haven't had time to eat until i get home late, and know that the one meal I'm having cant provide me with everything i need so I'll take some calcium and a multi after dinner to just throw in some of those important minerals and vitamins that my brain/body need to keep itself running smoothly.

How Not To Die has been an amazing resource for me in my last 1.5 years on the vegan diet. I trust Michael Gregor and 100% recommend an algae-based Omega 3 supplement for that good EPA and DHA.

Here are the 2.5 supplements that I have been taking to achieve my satisfactory blood test results:

Multivitamin:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GAOHVG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Omega 3:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074N5JZK8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

D3 - I only take this in the wintertime.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CYA8HD6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is what I take: https://www.amazon.com/Omega-3-6-9-Vegetarian-Formula-Softgels/dp/B01EVITLHE/ref=sr_1_11_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1485874729&sr=8-11&keywords=vegan+omega

I know my diet isn’t amazing so I typically take a multi vitamin, iron supplement, vegan omega 3 supplement, vegan D3 supplement, and biotin (for non health related reasons).

Edit -
I can’t remember what my multivitamin is but here’s the other ones. I got them all off amazon

Iron:

EZ Melts Iron as Elemental Iron, 18 mg, Sublingual Vitamins, Vegan, Zero Sugar, Natural Orange Flavor, 90 Fast Dissolve Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NV5UTM0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C3TOCb242PB9R

Omega 3:

Vegan Omega 3 Supplement - Marine Algal Source of EPA & DHA Fatty Acids - For Joint Support & Immune System - Heart & Skin + Brain Health Booster - Fish Oil Free Formula for Men & Women - 120 Softgels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074N5JZK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_F4TOCbVZHCSKH

D3:

Natures Plus Source of Life... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042DDP44?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

From my research, you are going to want something with EPA and DHA. The most cost effective is probably from Amazon. Avoid supplements that have Omega 6 though, because it is antagonistic to Omega 3 absorbtion. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074N5JZK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZXKIDbWPAZG91

I use Nattura Complete Omega.

Eta: link
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010YET51G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_g4y4DbJ0P4WXF

Here you go:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N7NNSSJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

*edit

Crap I just saw that they are listed as currently unavailable although I just got some a few days ago. Regardless, there are plenty of other options on Amazon.

*edit 2

If I were to order an alternative today I think this is what I would get, although I am partial to the gummy worms.

https://www.amazon.com/Hemp-Gummy-Bears-Tasting-Relaxing/dp/B07KGLBG2C/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=Premium+Hemp+Gummy+Sour+Worms&qid=1566227316&s=grocery&sr=8-10

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0016B1WSG/ref=mp_s_a_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1510078392&sr=8-6&keywords=Manitoba+Harvest+Hemp+Oil%2C&dpPl=1&dpID=41abWvXDBDL&ref=plSrch

That’s the oil I use. I don’t take it orally. I wash the oil off and then use a few drops as moisturizer.

I get these from Amazon and if I take one a day it lasts me 6 months which comes down to about $0.20c per pill.

this

Tastes kind of odd though

Hemp gunmies - they’re on Amazon.

KEYLOR NUTRITION Premium Hemp Gummies - 30000 MG - All Natural Ingredients - Relief for Stress, Inflammation, Sleep, Anxiety, Depression - Vitamins & Omega 3,6,9 - Made in The USA - 90 pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7KX95H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sgjWDbGJCMBFX

FYI I found this ad on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Native-Dragonfruit-Therapeutic-Arthritis/dp/B07F3ZNJC6
Apperantly they sell hemp oil via Amazon. That already makes.me not trust the company for their CBD products.

Definitely take B12. That's what I've decided based on my research.

I do also take a vegan omega 3 supplement but there's some disagreement among plant-based doctors on that one. This is the one I take: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B074N5JZK8

https://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-Hemp-Extract-Stress-Relief/dp/B07MTQ95ZY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=full+spectrum+cbd+oil&qid=1565207937&s=gateway&sr=8-3 Would this help me in my case? im new to all of this and dont really know what exactly to look for.

Some algae have EPA, like this supplement for example https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074N5JZK8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

I think I got that wrong. Hemp Oil Extract . Don't think this one has any CBD in it. Amazon doesn't sell any CBD items. Although the plant itself does have CBD. But if its seed oil it should be good.

I like this one, although I get it from a local whole foods store and it's the 8 ounce bottle (I don't like to buy a lot of it in case I leave it out--I'd hate to spoil $20 worth of it lol).

That's weird. Maybe it's actually an allergy to fish protein in the omega-3 oil.

You could try vegan omega-3 made from algae, and see if you still have a reaction. Seeds and nuts are allergenic anyway, so it's hard to tell from that.

I've been taking this one for a while. It has a good EPA/DHA amount for the price per serving: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074N5JZK8

I've also heard this one is pretty good: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LL7AXE

Unfortunately, you'll find the algal supplements are noticeably pricier than their flax seed counterparts.

You’re right, something like this is only 50 cents a day.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074N5JZK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1Vn4CbBJH1STV

We buy ones that are more expensive than most but that’s because of the gas and bloating that some of the others give her.

The algae experiment is all about growing our own food. Might as well try something new and see if it works for us. Either way it will be a fun thing to try.

I don't take it for Asthma, only as a general supplement for nutritional purposes, but I use THIS brand off of amazon.

Algae based DHA and EPA. Might be worth trying if you want to get rid of or at least reduce your fish intake.

>I have been contemplating switching but I don't even know where to start.

First of all welcome to the club! Here, watch these two videos of a vegan bodybuilder making cheap, simple and high quality vegan meals to have an idea of what you can do:

https://youtu.be/n3spAyOWq7o

https://youtu.be/H-6Qm9KPcmA

>but what about everything else? should i be taking vitamin supplements? should i make sure to eat a huge variety of foods to accommodate for certain nutrients

First B12:

Vegans commonly have one main nutrient of concern and that's B12, vegan products are gaining more space on the shelves so now we have several fortified foods with B12 but you have to understand how B12 works in your body so in the end of the day the simplest way is just taking a supplement but it's possible to get it without any supplemention whatsoever depeding on your diet:

"To get the full benefit of a vegan diet, vegans should do one of the following:"

"Eat fortified foods two or three times a day to get at least three micrograms (mcg or µg) of B12 a day or

Take one B12 supplement daily providing at least 10 micrograms or

Take a weekly B12 supplement providing at least 2000 micrograms."

https://veganhealth.org/what-every-vegan-should-know-about-vitamin-b12/

Here, an exemple of a B12 supplement:

https://www.amazon.com/Vitafusion-Extra-Strength-Gummies-Packaging/dp/B00OJOL3KO/ref=zg_bs_3774741_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XTR63FRJXCA32GXV83BH

Ômega-3:

This is a highly contentious subject in general, there are several recent studies that disavowed positive effects of omega-3 supplements from fish. As a vegan there are two routes that you can take, you can add 20g of ground flaxseed or ground chia seeds on your diet or you can take a EPA/DHA supplement from algae:

Have in mind that there are no absolute certainty that omega-3 supplements are helpful but dieticians will usually recommend to you in the name of "playing safe". It's up to you what to do:

Additionally, benefits of ALA:

https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/100/suppl_1/443S/4576604

Supplement:

https://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Omega-Supplement-Support-Softgels/dp/B074N5JZK8

Non-mainstream view on omega-3:

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2007/06/19/ask-the-expert-omega-3-fatty-acids/

Calcium

Since you'll be cutting dairy from your diet I advise you to put some plant-based milk as a replacement. You'll have no qualms with calcium and plant-based milks are fortified with several vitamins and micronutrients.

Overall:

Although people talk a lot about the difficulty of getting other nutrients, I think it's super difficult to have problems with any other nutrient. To have a better idea, get an app called "cronometer" to monitor you micros and if you just eat normally you'll see that's almost impossible to have problems with other nutrients. You should also check out Dr. Greger "daily dozen" app.

Personally, I don't take omega-3 supplements just ALA everyday and I eat fortified foods and sometimes I just eat a B12 gummybear for safety.

You can also disregard all advise and just follow the guidelines of actual health professionals:

Academy of dietetics and nutrition whole statement on vegan diets:

https://t.co/9CjMolH4lc?amp=1

I bought a big pack of generic maternity pads off of Amazon, so that's my main plan. My doula recommended Depends or something similar, but she also hated the hospital mesh PP underwear, and some people seem to love it. The pads should be good enough, but I won't know what I like until I'm there.

You could get a ground station screen and mount it inside the helmet. That way you don't need lenses and you can adjust it to your liking. The battery life is pretty long and it charges with a regular micro USB

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/Inch-Video-Monitor-Sunshade-Mount/dp/B01L8980VW

It's just a mass produced generic frame sold on amazon.

https://www.amazon.ca/Manitoba-Harvest-Hemp-1000mg-Count/dp/B00CORMQRW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486051254&sr=8-1&keywords=cbd

I took two caps an hour and a half before smoking weed. I also took a cap in the morning and one after lunch, but hadn't planned on smoking weed at that point.

I'm sorry to hear you are having such a hard time, seriously, try hemp oil.. 2-3 gel caps a day. It doesn't contain any THC or anything illegal. Read the reviews.. It works great for regular BMs.. and you get your Omega fats too yay no more fish oil.
https://smile.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Hemp-Foods-Count/dp/B0082B5NSI/

Besides drinking more than enough water, this looks like it can be a problem with not getting enough EFA's(essential fatty acids) or a problem processing fats. I would have her take three of these (https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Plus-Youngevity-soft-gels/dp/B005CK86XQ/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1478718907&sr=8-1&keywords=efa+plus) with each meal. This is an internal problem, not an external. Get her on vitamin A (around 20,000IU/Day) as well. I used these to get rid of some dry patches that I had and it worked great. I'm wondering about her diet as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Hemp-Softgel-Capsules/dp/B00196497O/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468334302&sr=8-2&keywords=cbd+oil

like this or

Here's one vegan omega-3 supplement

I think it's possible to go without a B complex, but I supplement advice from a trusted friend, a Phd MD neurologist who noted that a large number of his vegetarian or vegan patients came to him because of conditions caused by B9 deficiency. I don't know if that's the case, but I've been taking it since then.

Thanks! Is it this sort of thing?