Oil/Gel Caps for Omega 3

Shirley O.
on 1/12/13 5:05 am - NM

I know we need to take Dry Vitamin D3 because we can absorb the oil/gel cap version, but is that true for all medication? My doctor wants me to take omega 3 and I'm wondering what kind we absorb best.

Thanks,

Shirley

HW 280, SW 240, CW 138

Highest Weight 280, Surgery Weight 240 Current Weight 164 Goal Weight 140

Shirley
New Mexico

poet_kelly
on 1/12/13 5:13 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

I don't think there is such a thing as dry omega 3, since it's an essential fatty acid. It's going to be in oil, like fish oil or flaxseed oil. Since we malabsorb fats, you won't absorb all of it. You'll absorb some of it, just not all of it.

You'd absorb some of the vitamin D in oil, too. Just not all of it and it's impossible to figure out how much.

Kelly

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Shirley O.
on 1/12/13 5:56 am - NM

RNY on 08/25/11

Thank you so much, Kelly!

gbsinsatx
on 1/12/13 10:14 am - San Antonio, TX

RNY on 03/22/10

I take this: http://www.coromega.com/ (also available on: amazon.com)

Age at RNY: 55, Height: 5'4", Consultation Weight: 331 lbs-12/1/2009, RNY Surgery Weight: 281 lbs-3/22/2010, Goal Weight Reached: 141 lbs-6/23/2011, Lowest Weight: 126 lbs-12/11/2011,