I recently started taking some "Essential Oils" capsules. (those Omega 3's that are so good for you)

Well it does not matter if I take them with food or not -- I get NASTY AWFUL "fish burps" for hours after.

Please tell me there is some way to make these go away. Or do they go away by themselves after you've been taking them for... oh 6 months????

Michelle -- 208/194/140
Started Atkins 9/03
Days exercised in November ****

I don't take them, I use flax oil, but my DH takes them and he said the "fish burps" went away after a couple weeks!

Hope that helps....

Char

Don't squat with yer spurs on!

Are you taking them on an empty stomach? Try taking them after your meals.

Anik

Stats
188/127/110
"My metabolism isn't low, it's just hibernating!"

Michelle,

I know what you mean. Those fish burps are disgusting! I quit taking them. I do add flax meal, or flax seed to some of the foods I make, and probably get some benefit from that, plus the extra fiber.

--jim

Thank you for the advice/input. I'll finish up the bottle (since it costs so much and I barely opened it) and after that if I still have a problem I will go find another alternative!

Meanwhile.......I'll try not to get too close to anybody! LOL

Michelle -- 208/194/140
Started Atkins 9/03
Days exercised in November ****

Gee, I never noticed "fish burps." I take them regularly every day with my breakfast. Sorry I can't be any help.
Peg
1/1/03
205/178/165 5'8"

I would also suggest taking them right before or during a meal. That seems to help me.

Flax seed is just as good for you in getting the Omega-3 fatty acids plus the benefit of fiber.

Connie

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Michelle,
Just an idea I am trying.Was told to freeze the capsules before taking them. I keep my bottle in the freezer and take one after my meal. So far it is working for me.
Hope this helps!
Maryd/Bea

"It takes courage to grow up and turn out who you really are"

Hey... freezing them? Now that's an idea!

(heading for the kitchen as we speak)

Thanks!!

Michelle -- 208/194/140
Started Atkins 9/03
Days exercised in November ****

My dogs LOVE the fish oil capsules and their coats are beautiful due to taking it...I on the other hand, take flaxseed oil, cause I can't stand the smell of those fish oil caps!

start 09.01.03 @225
current 203
goal 130ish



"I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have." ~ Thomas Jefferson

No--really--they are right--you have to take them AFTER you eat--no fishy burps then!!

ouis

My DH and I take them at bedtime and have never noticed any of the "fish burps" that I have noticed on this web site.

Beckie
257/217.5/150

I know this won't do much good since I don't have all the info, but there is a brand I bought at Wal*Mart that has a special coating the prevents the capsuls from dissolving until it passes through the stomach. This prevents those nasty little burps. It works fantastic. I will see what I can find.

Kellie, F38
Started Atkins 8/1/03 (off and on for the last few years but sticking to it this time!)
206/184/170-160 -- 14.5 inches GONE! (as of 10/27)

I had completely forgotten about those (fishy burbs). They were only with me for a few days then it stopped.



Rob
310/241/180

Oh boy am I glad I read this thread. I have been thinking about going and buying some. I absolutely would not be able to stand fish burps and I think my DH would make me live somewhere else. LOL.

I ate a WHOLE can of kippers one time and I (my whole body) smelled like fish, ugh!!! I couldn't stand it. Never again.

Thanks for the tip about the Walmart brand. I will check it out.



Barb
Atkins-3/14/03
174/146/135
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing."