Ahem...Carmen.... A question for you

[Mom2boys]

Now that some of us have purchased fish oil, could you share how it tastes and how you use it? Do you take it straight? Have you had this kind before? Why is it better than other ones? I know you know all these answers and it's a good oil because I know how thorough you are on things, but now I'm wondering if I'm gonna have to choke the stuff down. Did you say it's cinnamon flavored?

[Carmen]

Cod Liver oil is very high in omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins A and D. Here are 2 informative articles on the many benefits of it.
www.westonaprice.org/basicnutrition/codliveroil.html

www.mercola.com/fcgi/pf/forms/faq/carlsons.htm

You will read that Dr. Mercola does not recommend cod liver oil in the summer months b/c people typically get adequate sun and do not need any extra vitamin D. I think the opposite is true for a lot of us here in Florida who avoid the outdoors as much as possible in the summer because of the swealtering heat, but do spend a lot of time outdoors in the pleasant months of winter and spring.

The brand we got is called Green Pastures and it is a "high vitamin" oil which means you don't have to take as much to get the same benefit. Only 1/2 tsp a day.

I have never tried the cinnamon flavored. It is their newest product and the couple people I know who have tried it said it is by far their best. We have always used the mint flavored. Although it doesn't completely mask the fishy taste, it does cover it well enough to swallow it down without gagging. Annabelle actually loves it and always wants more than her 1/4 tsp.

The flavorings are all natural...the cinnamon flavoring is cassia plant extract. Here is a link to their storage/flavorings page. www.greenpasture.org/index.php/flavors

As far as how you take it...I think straight off the spoon is best. Since it is such a small amount it's really not difficult. It not like you have to force a couple tablespoons of the stuff down. Yuck!

[DaiseyMama]

May I pipe in? And ask how much you give your little ones? My two boys are almost 4 and 2 years old. I've recently become interested in this oil after reading Dr. Mercola's thingy on it. Thanks for the links!

Kirstin

[Mom2boys]

I think it woud be 1/4 tsp for their age just by reading what Carmen is giving Annabelle.

[DaiseyMama]

Sounds great. Very doable. My 2 year old will literally take ANYTHING I call a "vitamen". But it's hard to get him to eat beans!

[DaiseyMama]

O.K. I am not really even sure what my question exactly is.....

...I am ready to order some fish oil today. I'm pregnant. So the cod liver one if fine for that right?

I am a bit confused. I like reading Dr. Mercola's site..but he makes everything sound like it has to be hi's web-sites supplements or whatever else we have is inferior.

So, Did you buy this other fish oil from this otehr site..because it tastes way better..or because you are really sure that it's just as good as what Dr. Mercola suggests? I'll be giving itto my boys too.

Just needing a little fish oil guidance.

Thank You!

[stackeyha]

For late pregnancy I've heard that evening primrose is even better than fish oil for the omega 3...because it also contains prostaglandin which helps the cervix to soften and the uterus to strenghthen...but I don't think that it is recommended for anything earlier than 35 weeks... One place I found this was Shonda Parkers Naturally Healthy Pregnancy book but since hearing it there I've read it a few other places too.

For kids, in case you have trouble getting the fish oil down them Flax oil is also high in omega 3s and actually tastes good...I steam veggies and drizzle them with flax oil and sprinkle on a little salt...my kids love it...It's also great as an oil in an oil and vingar dressing...but I don't think it's heat stable so you wouldn't want to cook with it...it's more of a condiment.