Testing eight dietary supplements based on fish oil from different domestic and foreign manufacturers for their content of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids caused different opinions and reviews. Fish oil "Biokontur" of the domestic company of the same name and the Indian dietary supplement "Adzhivita" showed the highest concentration of the main components, but there was no information about this on the packaging. In the instructions, this figure was indicated - 31.6% of the daily intake of Omega-3 PUFAs.
The Hungarian “Biogal”, which contains 28% valuable acids, as well as the drug “ProBio Nutraseuticals AS” (Norway) with an Omega-3 concentration of 27.7%, are slightly behind the leaders.: Amber Drop (Eco Plus LLC), Polarin (Polaris OJSC), Pollineks (Del Rios LLC) and Omeganol (VIS LLC), the concentration of Omega-3 PUFAs in which barely reached the lower limit or was reduced by 2.5-4 times.fish oil produced by Biokontur?
Instructions for the use of dietary supplements
The manufacturer of the product, CJSC BioKontur, explained the pharmacological properties of fish oil by the action of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic polyunsaturated fatty acids. These substances are included in the structure of cell membranes and reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the blood, the content of triglycerides by reducing the concentration of low density lipoproteins, platelet aggregation, and also improve the structure and viscosity of the blood. To whom is the dietary supplement of the company "Biokontur" (fish oil) indicated? The instruction recommends taking capsules with a dietary supplement as a preventive measure to prevent lipid metabolism disorders (dyslipidemia), in the complex therapy of such conditions, to prevent atherosclerosis, and also as an effective stimulant of the immune system.
In addition, Omega-3 fatty acids are indicated for women, as they have powerful anti-inflammatory properties, reduce menstrual pain, and smooth out surges in the hormonal sphere. Their beneficial effect on the condition and appearance of the skin, hair and nails is known. Of the contraindications in the annotation to the drug containing fish oil in capsules ("Biokontur"), the following are indicated: periods of exacerbation of pancreatitis, cholecystitis and other problems with the gastrointestinal tract (including infectious diseases); serious injuries and surgeries (due to the risk of increased bleeding); pregnancy and breastfeeding. Also, fish oil is incompatible with fibrate drugs (cholesterol-lowering drugs) andanticoagulants (reducing the risk of thrombosis). People with individual intolerance to its components should also refrain from taking this drug.
Which is correct: fish oil or fish oil?
Most of the buyers of this dietary supplement on the forums, discussing fish or fish oil, characterize them as affordable, he althy and high-quality products. How do they differ from each other? Fish oil is produced from the liver of marine vertebrates, while the fish product is produced from their carcasses. The product made from the liver contains a high content of vitamins A and D, while the concentration of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is higher in the fish product.
In pharmacies and on the Internet, these two names are very often confused, not seeing a difference in them, so customers need to pay attention to the packaging themselves.
Positive opinions about the drug
Compared to how our grandmothers and mothers painfully gave their children fish oil from spoons, the modern process of taking the drug looks more attractive. Drinking a few convenient capsules with useful contents is much easier and more enjoyable. Therefore, very often about the drug you can find recommending reviews. Many people like fish oil ("Biokontur") for its availability, since its price is low. At the same time, buyers note that the shelf life of the drug is small, which means that the product is natural. Beautiful capsules with sunny, amber content should be taken 5 pieces three times a day during or immediately after meals. Impressions of the results are good: improvedwell-being, metabolic processes in the body have accelerated, brain activity has increased, the functioning of the nervous system has normalized, osteoporosis has ceased to torment, PMS pain has decreased, and the skin also looks better, hair and nails grow beautifully.
Neutral or warning comments
Most of the claims made against the drug "Fish Oil" company "Biocontour" refers to its packaging. The cellophane bag is often torn when opened, which leads to spillage of the capsules. After that, "gelatin containers" become unhygienic. The inscriptions on the cardboard packaging are made in very small red print on a black background, it is extremely inconvenient to read them even with a magnifying glass. The number of capsules in a bag is 100 pieces. Taking them 15 capsules a day for a month, you can consume 450 pieces per course, which, as a result of purchasing 5 dietary supplements, will lead to their surplus. In addition, rare reviews of fish oil produced by Biocontour are advised not to buy due to emerging side effects that can be expressed by allergic reactions, decreased blood clotting, exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis or cholecystitis, diarrhea, fishy breath. Most users recommend not taking the drug before meals, as it provokes discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract (belching, intestinal cramps, diarrhea).
Biokontur products
Fish oil: 20% omega 3 eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic fatty acids - with such a concentration of the main components, dietary supplements with various marine and herbal supplements are produced. This oilwild rose, sea buckthorn, kelp, hawthorn, valerian and motherwort, anise, mint, dill and eucalyptus, milk thistle, chamomile, St. John's wort and calendula, blueberries, wheat germ and sea buckthorn. In addition, the same concentration of Omega-3 contains Halal fish oil and a preparation with a liquid consistency, sold in a vial with a measuring spoon.
Rapt reviews of fish oil, "Biokonturom" made with various additives, collects everywhere: for colds, as a sedative, as a rejuvenating and cleansing drug.
For kids
A children's preparation based on Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids is produced by Biokontur in two types: 100 lemon-flavored capsules packed in a plastic bag and a cardboard box, and 120 multi-colored capsules with citrus flavors - orange, lemon and grapefruit placed in a transparent plastic jar.
Company "Biokontur" produces fish oil for children in small capsules of 0.4 g, which are taken 8 pieces per day. Between the ages of three and fourteen, children and adolescents receive 75 to 94% of their daily intake of Omega-3 PUFAs. The drug is prescribed for a course of 30 days, which can be repeated 3-4 times a year. These dietary supplements are taken by kids with pleasure, as the oily fishy taste is not heard, and the color design attracts inquisitive kids.
