Testing of eight dietary supplements based on fish oil from various domestic and foreign manufacturers for the content of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in them caused different opinions and reviews. Fish oil "Biocontour" the domestic company of the same name and the Indian dietary supplement “Agivita” showed the highest concentration of the main components, but there was no information about this on the package. In the instructions, this figure was indicated - 31.6% of the daily consumption of omega-3 PUFAs.
Hungarian Biogal, containing 28% of valuable acids, and ProBio Nutraceuticals AS (Norway) with an Omega-3 concentration of 27.7% were slightly behind the leaders. Domestic dietary supplements proved to be outsiders when checking: Amber Drop (Eco Plus LLC), Polyarin (OJSC Polaris), Pollinex (Del Rios LLC) and Omeganol (VIS LLC), the concentration of Omega-3 PUFA in which barely reached the lower limit or it was reduced by 2.5-4 times. What is more good the fish oil produced by Biocontour company?
Instructions for use of dietary supplements
The manufacturer of the product, ZAO 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. Who is shown biocontour dietary supplement (fish oil)? The instruction recommends taking capsules with a dietary supplement for prophylactic purposes to prevent lipid metabolism disorders (dyslipidemia), in the complex therapy of such conditions, to prevent atherosclerosis, and also as an effective stimulator of the immune system.
In addition, Omega-3 fatty acids are indicated for women, as they have powerful anti-inflammatory properties, reduce menstrual pain, smooth out bursts 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 preparation containing fish oil in capsules ("Biocontour"), the following are indicated: periods of exacerbation of pancreatitis, cholecystitis and other gastrointestinal problems (including infectious diseases); serious injuries and surgery (due to the risk of increased bleeding); pregnancy and breastfeeding. Also, fish oil is incompatible with fibrate medications (lowering cholesterol) and anticoagulants (reducing the risk of thrombosis). People with individual intolerance to its components should also refrain from taking this drug.
How to: fish or fish oil?
Most buyers of this dietary supplement on the forums, discussing fish or fish oil, characterize them as affordable, healthy and high-quality products. How do they differ from each other? Fish oil is produced from the liver of marine vertebrates, while fish oil is produced from their carcasses. The product produced from the liver has a high content of vitamins A and D, while in fish, the concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-3 is higher.
In pharmacies and on the Internet, these two names are often confused, not seeing the difference in them, so buyers need to pay attention to the packaging themselves.
Positive opinions on the drug
Compared to how our grandmothers and mothers painfully watered their children with 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 can be found recommending reviews. Many people like fish oil (Biocontour) because of its affordability, as its price is low. At the same time, buyers note that the shelf life of the drug is small, which means the product is natural. Beautiful capsules with sunny, amber contents should be taken 5 pieces three times a day during or immediately after a meal. Impressions of the results are good: they feel better, metabolic processes in the body have accelerated, brain activity has increased, the nervous system has normalized, osteoporosis has ceased to torment, pain with PMS has decreased, the skin also looks better, hair and nails grow well.
Neutral or warning comments
Most of the claims made to the Biocontour Fish Oil preparation relate to its packaging. A plastic bag at the time of opening often breaks, which leads to the scattering of capsules. After that, "gelatin containers" to take becomes 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 per day for a month, 450 pieces can be consumed per course, which, as a result of acquiring 5 dietary supplements, will lead to their excess. In addition, rare reviews of fish oil produced by "Biocontour" are advised not to buy due to the occurring side effects that can be expressed by allergic reactions, decreased blood coagulation, exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis or cholecystitis, diarrhea, fish breath. Most users recommend not taking the drug before meals, as it provokes discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract (belching, intestinal cramps, diarrhea).
Products of the company "Biocontour"
Fish oil: 20% omega 3 eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic fatty acids - dietary supplements with various marine and vegetable additives are produced with this concentration of the main components. This oil is rose hips, 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, Halal fish oil and liquid consistency, sold in a vial with a measuring spoon, contain the same concentration of Omega-3.
“Biocontour”, made with various additives, collects rapturous reviews everywhere: from colds, as a sedative, as a rejuvenating and cleansing drug.
For children
Biocontour, a children's drug based on Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, is available in two types: 100 lemon-flavored capsules packed in a plastic bag and a cardboard box, and 120 colored capsules with citrus flavors - orange, lemon, and grapefruit, placed in a clear plastic a jar.
The company "Biocontour" produces children's fish oil in small capsules of 0.4 g, which are taken at 8 pieces per day. At the age of three to fourteen, children and adolescents receive from 75 to 94% of the daily dose of Omega-3 PUFAs. Prescribe the drug in a course of 30 days, which can be repeated 3-4 times a year. Kids take these dietary supplements with pleasure, since they do not hear an oily fish taste, and the color design attracts curious kids.