Almost on a daily basis, we're being told about the health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids. Good for the brain, the cardiovascular system, skin, hair, nails....beneficial for specific health ailments like diabetes, weight control, asthma, autoimmune diseases and so forth.
However, a lot of people don't like the taste of fish and have a problem swallowing large pills. Easy to swallow omega 3 capsules are a great way to get more of these essential fatty acids into our diet. If you buy a brand that's not easy to swallow, chances are you won't take it for long. On the other hand, if you expect to take fish by the spoonful like many people do cod liver oil, you well know the taste can be atrocious.
Chewable Vitamin
Some products make their fish oil enteric coated. This is entirely unnecessary. Enteric coating is a protective coating that protects the pill from your stomach acid so it doesn't dissolve and become damaged. This allows the nutrients to be released in the bloodstream when it releases the intestines.
For certain nutrients, enteric coating is important but omega 3 fish oils are not one of them.
Enteric coating is also very hard and difficult to swallow. Easy to swallow omega 3 capsules should come as soft gels. These are the squishy, yellow looking capsules. They are pliable making them easy to swallow with a bit of water or juice, and don't tend to scratch the throat when going down.
Also, for kids who can't yet swallow even soft gels, the gelatin capsules can be cut rather easily and the fish oil can be squeezed out and fed directly...in a yogurt or other treat works well, and this is a method I have personally used for years to add omega 3 fish oils into my children's diet and give them all the wonderful health benefits associated with these essential fats.