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Dennis Bolaños-Henriquez's avatar

Dr. V, thank you for revisiting this important issue.

I use a nutraceutical-grade fish oil supplement called “Neuro 1000” from Metagenics. It was recommended to me by a holistic doctor. He said that this natural triglyceride form is more absorbable than the ethyl ester form found in prescription omega-3 products.

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Dr Alex Kennerly Vasquez's avatar

20 years ago as I recall, Metagenics was using the ethyl ester and the concern as you noted was impaired absorption.

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