Wellness

[Teddie]

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@Nightowlz wrote:

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@Teddie wrote:

All the bottles I’ve ordered previously were 360 size and I always get the largest that’s available. I see there is a 720 available now. Is this a new size because I sure don’t remember it. 

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@Teddie 

No that's not a new size. That's the size Andrew offers as his TS every April with the best price.

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Thank you, @Nightowlz. I can’t believe I didn’t notice that before. 

[Nightowlz]

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@Teddie wrote:

I’m not consistent about taking all my vitamins every single day but when I take these I take 6 to 8 a day, depending what else I’m getting to equal about 4000 mg. These are easy to swallow. 

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@Teddie 

Why are you taking 4000 mg or 4 grams of Omega 3 Fish Oil per day???

From what I read that's too much unless you have heart disease, cancer etc & are working with your doctor taking that amount.

Most doctors would tell you 2 grams per day is too much from what I have read.

[World Traveler]

@willdob3 When he talked about the Algal, although I didn't listen closely, I got the impression that it is for vegans instead of them taking the Omega-3 he is selling today. I could be wrong on that. I just thought it was an option for vegans.

[willdob3]

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@World Traveler wrote:

@willdob3 When he talked about the Algal, although I didn't listen closely, I got the impression that it is for vegans instead of them taking the Omega-3 he is selling today. I could be wrong on that. I just thought it was an option for vegans.

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@World Traveler 

He mentioned that it is an option for vegans ( does he assume they have no need to supplement the other Omegas?) but said that a lot of customers requested additional DHA; he said doctors had recommended some people take more. But, again, is the ratio important as we have heard forever or doesn’t it matter anymore? A DHA only supplement doesn’t make sense based on research I have read.

[World Traveler]

@Nightowlz 

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@Nightowlz wrote:

@mousiegirl @World Traveler 

That's not the TS Eye Support product. His Eye Support is TS next weekend not tomorrow. A larger size like 720 count I think it is will be available next weekend at it's best price of the year.

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Thank goodness you are here to help straighten us out! LOL!!! I tell you, I get mixed up sometimes with all his products, the dates they will be presented, whether they are a TS or a monthly special, or a weekend special, a presale special, or whatever other specials there are! 

Please ALWAYS correct me if I give wrong information. I always appreciate it. 

[Teddie]

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@World Traveler wrote:

@Kindaglitzy I have the problem with the capsules sticking together with my Vitamin K2-MK-7. Even though I just got it this year, each day I shake it a little because they are stuck together.

I know they are fresh, and the expiration date is 10/2021, but I think that is one product that you don't use the "freshener" packets in the bottles. Could be wrong on that.

Anyway, I don't worry about it as I know it is fresh. Just bugs me. ha!

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I know what you mean, @World Traveler.  I have the Breath Plus capsules and those stick together in clumps and that annoys me too!

[Nightowlz]

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@willdob3 wrote:

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@Nightowlz wrote:

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@Nightowlz wrote:

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@willdob3 wrote:

@Nightowlz 

I got the alert/notice/whatever on my iPhone & in my email the other day, too. Goodness, isn’t it nice to get those so we don’t miss out and run out?

I confess to not being the best at taking my Omegas consistently, despite knowing I should. I take them with dinner for the best absorption & often just forget to. I know I have quite a bit left and might not even need any! I don’t suppose I can get any volunteers to count what I have left??  

And this is yet another new, improved version!

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@willdob3 

LOL!!! Count them. That's what I do.

I have been skipping some of my eye support so I only need a 6 month supply to last until the next TS.

I need at least 2 large bottles of the Omega 3. I don't skip those.

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@Nightowlz 

I did just count... I have one unopened 360 bottle and 220 gel caps left in another 360 bottle. To get through a year, I need to order the 180 size.

I also refreshed my research on DHA (google loves me, research everything!). I can’t believe I’m doing this but, not only am I recommitting to taking these consistently, I am committing to taking them twice per day. Doubling the serving size of 2 gel caps per day. I did check into the new Algal DHA supplement and see no reason to add it; the TS is a better deal.

While I’m doubling the amount I take, I think I’ll just order the 720 size. That won’t make it quite to one year. I’ll end up 160 gel caps short of a year it I take it every single day. I’ll be able to pick up a 180 bottle on sale sometime if I do run low. Alternatively, if I don’t feel adding more makes a difference, I’ll have a huge amount left next year at this time! 

I am a bit annoyed with Andrew for suggesting that it is fine to take one gelcap per day and then the 720 bottle will last 2 years. Admittedly, a little is better than taking none and this may make it affordable for some but research supports higher amounts rather than lower. Even the 500 mg in 2 capsules is not a high amount. And even 1000 mg DHA is not high. Much higher amounts are known to be beneficial. 

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@willdob3 

I have been taking 2 of his Omega 3 fish oil per day.

I heard him say last night you only need to take 1 per day.

I don't understand why he would say you only need to take 1 when it clearly states on the label the serving size is 2 if you want to consume the amount it states on the label???

I read the recommended dosage of total omega 3's is between 500 - 1000 milligrams per day depending on whom you ask? 1000 mg being the better amount to take IMO.

You can take too much. Said it's all about balance. We consume way more Omega 6.

I also read fish oil can oxidize & go rancid quickly so look for one with astaxanthin in it to preserve it. Rancid fish oil will more harm then good. Wonder why Andrew does not add astaxanthin to his Omega 3 fish oil???

I know he says there are no fishy burps or after taste which there usually is not but it has happened to me more then once with his fish oil. I don't like that.

I was going to up my dose but guess I will leave it at 2 per day.  

Now I need to decide if I want to take 2 Omega 3 or 1 of those & 1 of the Algal oil per day. I need to decide so I can order. 1 large bottle of fish oil is not enough since DH also takes it.

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@Nightowlz 

Yes, I heard his comment about taking one per day, too. I’m certain it was to encourage those who find it too expensive. Taking a small amount is better than taking none at all, I guess. He makes this one if statement about supplements quite often but generally adds that taking the full amount recommended on the bottle is best, less will help but not as much.

I really haven’t seen much to support 500 mg DHA being anything other than a bare minimum. 1000 mg plus fatty fish in the diet a few times per week is more typical. The exact amount one needs varies from one person to the next but, without labs, it is impossible to know what one needs. Studies support as much as 5000 mg per day being beneficial.

Years ago, when I was deep into weightraining nutrition, I ate 5 times per day and took 1000 mg fish oil capsules at each meal. It was to enhance fat loss. Way back then, I’m positive that was not 1000 mg DHA. 

With all the talk about the best ratio of DHA/EPA I really don’t understand the value of the Algal DHA supplement. It doesn’t contain EPA & will change the ratio. I thought the ratio was important...? 

My diet really doesn’t give me a lot of omega-6. Just a bit from poultry and eggs.

Andrew’s Omega-3 supplements are formulated differently than most/all others and should not go rancid. He should probably mention that more often.

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@willdob3 

There's where I find it confusing the Ratio?

I read online they recommend 1-2 grams of Algal Oil per day.

Algal oil contains DHA with smaller amounts of EPA & ALA which convert to DHA some what in the body. Sounds like we will end up with more DHA after the conversion? Andrew did say you will find more DHA in the brain & eyes. DHA is the better more expensive form. That's why there is generally more EPA in fish oil on the market then DHA.

[Teddie]

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@tsavorite wrote:
@CWS22thanks for posting this info...I also am confused as to how lowering the amounts in new version is better. It seems he is cutting back but charging same price point. That is disappointing.

I only take 1 per day...I thought 1000mgs daily was a good recommended amount.

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@tsavorite  Just be aware that one will only give you 500 mg. Two capsules will give you 1000 mg, if that is what you’d like. : )

[Nightowlz]

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@World Traveler wrote:

@willdob3 When he talked about the Algal, although I didn't listen closely, I got the impression that it is for vegans instead of them taking the Omega-3 he is selling today. I could be wrong on that. I just thought it was an option for vegans.

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@World Traveler @willdob3 

It is an option for Vegans.

We may all have to choose it in the future.

I read if the fish industry keeps going the way it's going it will collapse by 2048. Said it's a major impact on oceans, marine life & ecosystems.

I guess this type Algae can be farm raised?

[Teddie]

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@willdob3 wrote:

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@Nightowlz wrote:

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@willdob3 wrote:

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@Nightowlz wrote:

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@willdob3 wrote:

@Nightowlz 

I got the alert/notice/whatever on my iPhone & in my email the other day, too. Goodness, isn’t it nice to get those so we don’t miss out and run out?

I confess to not being the best at taking my Omegas consistently, despite knowing I should. I take them with dinner for the best absorption & often just forget to. I know I have quite a bit left and might not even need any! I don’t suppose I can get any volunteers to count what I have left??  

And this is yet another new, improved version!

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@willdob3 

LOL!!! Count them. That's what I do.

I have been skipping some of my eye support so I only need a 6 month supply to last until the next TS.

I need at least 2 large bottles of the Omega 3. I don't skip those.

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@Nightowlz 

I did just count... I have one unopened 360 bottle and 220 gel caps left in another 360 bottle. To get through a year, I need to order the 180 size.

I also refreshed my research on DHA (google loves me, research everything!). I can’t believe I’m doing this but, not only am I recommitting to taking these consistently, I am committing to taking them twice per day. Doubling the serving size of 2 gel caps per day. I did check into the new Algal DHA supplement and see no reason to add it; the TS is a better deal.

While I’m doubling the amount I take, I think I’ll just order the 720 size. That won’t make it quite to one year. I’ll end up 160 gel caps short of a year it I take it every single day. I’ll be able to pick up a 180 bottle on sale sometime if I do run low. Alternatively, if I don’t feel adding more makes a difference, I’ll have a huge amount left next year at this time! 

I am a bit annoyed with Andrew for suggesting that it is fine to take one gelcap per day and then the 720 bottle will last 2 years. Admittedly, a little is better than taking none and this may make it affordable for some but research supports higher amounts rather than lower. Even the 500 mg in 2 capsules is not a high amount. And even 1000 mg DHA is not high. Much higher amounts are known to be beneficial. 

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@willdob3 

I have been taking 2 of his Omega 3 fish oil per day.

I heard him say last night you only need to take 1 per day.

I don't understand why he would say you only need to take 1 when it clearly states on the label the serving size is 2 if you want to consume the amount it states on the label???

I read the recommended dosage of total omega 3's is between 500 - 1000 milligrams per day depending on whom you ask? 1000 mg being the better amount to take IMO.

You can take too much. Said it's all about balance. We consume way more Omega 6.

I also read fish oil can oxidize & go rancid quickly so look for one with astaxanthin in it to preserve it. Rancid fish oil will more harm then good. Wonder why Andrew does not add astaxanthin to his Omega 3 fish oil???

I know he says there are no fishy burps or after taste which there usually is not but it has happened to me more then once with his fish oil. I don't like that.

I was going to up my dose but guess I will leave it at 2 per day.  

Now I need to decide if I want to take 2 Omega 3 or 1 of those & 1 of the Algal oil per day. I need to decide so I can order. 1 large bottle of fish oil is not enough since DH also takes it.

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@Nightowlz 

Yes, I heard his comment about taking one per day, too. I’m certain it was to encourage those who find it too expensive. Taking a small amount is better than taking none at all, I guess. He makes this one if statement about supplements quite often but generally adds that taking the full amount recommended on the bottle is best, less will help but not as much.

I really haven’t seen much to support 500 mg DHA being anything other than a bare minimum. 1000 mg plus fatty fish in the diet a few times per week is more typical. The exact amount one needs varies from one person to the next but, without labs, it is impossible to know what one needs. Studies support as much as 5000 mg per day being beneficial.

Years ago, when I was deep into weightraining nutrition, I ate 5 times per day and took 1000 mg fish oil capsules at each meal. It was to enhance fat loss. Way back then, I’m positive that was not 1000 mg DHA. 

With all the talk about the best ratio of DHA/EPA I really don’t understand the value of the Algal DHA supplement. It doesn’t contain EPA & will change the ratio. I thought the ratio was important...? 

My diet really doesn’t give me a lot of omega-6. Just a bit from poultry and eggs.

Andrew’s Omega-3 supplements are formulated differently than most/all others and should not go rancid. He should probably mention that more often.

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@willdob3  Most of the health doctors I follow recommend the higher amounts of omega-3 like you said. There are many, many benefits.  I have Dr Perricone’s and Dr Denese books and they recommend the higher amounts and explain why, both for health and your skin.